Northumberland 1/9/2026 9:40am
- UPDATE 1 - DRUG INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGE AT WARKWORTH INSTITUTION

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another individual following an investigation into drugs at a correctional facility.

On October 3, 2025, police received a report after approximately 15 grams of suspected illicit drugs were seized by a Correctional Officer in a cell area.

Following an investigation, a warrant was issued, and on January 8, 2026, another individual was charged.

A 35-year-old inmate at Warkworth Institution, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine

The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.


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