Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating several incidents, including a fraud involving the impersonation of police.
On August 22, 2025, the OPP received a report from a Northumberland resident who had been contacted by someone claiming to be from their financial institution. The caller advised that the victim’s bank account had been compromised and that a follow-up call from the OPP would provide next steps.
Shortly after, the victim received a second call, appearing to come from a number associated with a Greater Toronto Area police service. The caller claimed to be an OPP officer and instructed the victim to withdraw cash from their financial institution and transfer it to an e-currency wallet to secure the funds.
The fraudsters further advised that the victim would receive a new debit card in the mail to access the funds at a later time.
As a result of this scam, the victim suffered a substantial financial loss. The investigation is ongoing.
The OPP reminds the public that police will never ask you to withdraw money, transfer funds to cryptocurrency wallets, or send cash through the mail. If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from police or a financial institution, hang up and contact the organization directly using a verified phone number.
If you believe you’ve been the victim of a scam, report it to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
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On August 22, 2025, at around 2:30 a.m., officers were on patrol on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Brighton when they stopped a passenger vehicle.
Following speaking to the driver, police began an impaired operation investigation where the motorist was taken into custody and transferred to a local detachment for further tests.
As a result, Brandon Fox (29) from the Township of Cramahe, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
In addition to a court date in October for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.
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On August 24, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle collision on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton.
The Fire Department and paramedics also attended the where the passenger vehicle was reported to have rolled and the single occupant to have sustained injuries.
The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 33-year-old male motorist from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was charged with:
– Careless driving
– Glass G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
(BROCK ORMOND)
