NORTHUMBERLAND-The Northumberland OPP has charged an individual following a traffic enforcement stop in the Township of Hamilton.
On July 22, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., an officer conducting speed enforcement on Oak Ridges Drive reportedly observed a passenger vehicle travelling at 143 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.
After stopping the vehicle and speaking with the driver, the officer initiated an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, the driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing. Police also identified a number of additional offences.
A 32-year-old from Port Hope, has been charged with:
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dangerous operation
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Obstruct plate
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fail to have insurance card
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
 The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September 2026.
In addition, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment were imposed.
