Officers with Northumberland OPP have charged a motorist with stunt driving and impaired operation following an incident in the Brighton area early Thursday morning..
On January 8, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Brighton when they observed a passenger vehicle travelling at 170 km/h.
The vehicle was stopped, and after speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
MD Tawhidul JOY, 24-years-old, from Scarborough, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in February 2026. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impound were also imposed.
