The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist with impaired operation and seized a loaded firearm from the vehicle.
On March 25, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police received a report of a suspicious vehicle near a residence on 7th Line Road in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.
Officers attended and spoke with the driver, who was found to be wanted on a warrant. An impaired operation investigation was initiated, and the individual was taken into custody.
A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a loaded rifle.
As a result, a 19‑year‑old male from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Fail to comply with sentence
The accused will not be named, as one of the offences relates to a time when the individual was a youth, and their identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). They were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.
