(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to several incidents, including a traffic stop that led to multiple charges involving public mischief and prohibited driving.

Campbellford - Assault Investigation

On July 22, 2025, shortly after 3:00 pm, officers responded to a report of an earlier altercation at a location on Haigs Beach Road. The accused allegedly assaulted the complainant and caused damage to a vehicle by kicking it. No serious injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Brad HERMAN (62) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

• Assault
• Mischief - destroys or damages property

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September.

Campbellford - Prohibited Driver

On July 22, 2025, at around 9:45 am, OPP stopped a driver on Dominion Street for not wearing a seatbelt. Further investigation revealed the individual was prohibited from driving.

Joshua PRATT, 42, from Warkworth, has been charged with:

• Operation while prohibited
• Driver - fail to properly wear seatbelt

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.

Trent Hills - Identity Fraud and Ammunition Seizure

On July 22, 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm, police were officers conducting speed enforcement on County Road 25 stopped a vehicle travelling at 106 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The driver provided false identity details and was taken into custody. A search revealed approximately 30 rounds of rifle ammunition.

Patrick JENSEN, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

• Operation while prohibited
• Public mischief
• Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud)
• Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
• Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
• Suspended driving - four counts
• Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
• Operate motor vehicle without insurance
• Use of plates not authorized
• Speeding

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.