Members of the Northumberland OPP have laid charges in several unrelated incidents recently, including two impaired driving investigations that originated as speeding stops.
Tuesday, at approximately 8:45 a.m., officers were conducting traffic enforcement on County Road 22 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand when a vehicle was observed travelling at 141 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
The vehicle was stopped and, after speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired operation investigation, resulting in the individual being taken into custody.
Alim Baytekin, 39, of Warkworth has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Dangerous operation
– Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in December 2026.
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Monday, shortly after 1:00 a.m., an officer was on patrol on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Hamilton when a vehicle was observed travelling at 161 km/h.
The vehicle was stopped and, after interacting with the driver, officers initiated an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the motorist being taken into custody.
Christopher Watson, 32, of Cobourg, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
– Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in November 2026.
In both impaired operation incidents, officers imposed a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and impounded the vehicles for seven days.
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Saturday, police responded to a dispute on Rabbit Road in Brighton. During the investigation, officers also reviewed several related incidents that had been reported over the previous year.
In October 18, 2026, Pamela BASSETT (74), of Brighton, was charged with:
– Mischief – interfere with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – under $5,000
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2027.
