Northumberland Weekend News Brief

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) dealt with a variety of calls this past weekend. Here are some examples:

Jan 15:

An assault involving two inmates at the Warkworth Institution was reported. Investigation ongoing.

A Bailiff notified police of a vehicle repossession that occurred at a Cramahe Twp property

Tradesmen at a work site on Ontario St in Hamilton Twp reported their utility trailer broken in to sometime overnight. Several DeWalt hand tools were taken including a skill saw, hammer drill, reciprocating saw, impact drill and two radios

A Port Hope resident reported unauthorized purchases made on his credit card which included a $2,000 camera. Investigation ongoing

Jan 16:

Police responded to a Brighton home where a separated couple were arguing over child custody issues. No charges resulted

Officers were required to attend a Seymour Twp residence after a cell phone owner dialed 911 to make sure he was still getting coverage from his mobile carrier. Police ensured that there was no emergency and spoke to the man regarding proper use of the emergency line.

A Port Hope resident reported harassment over Facebook. Officers contacted the individual and cautioned them regarding any future communication. No charges resulted

Police were notified of a piece of metal on Hwy 401 in the Port Hope area. Officers and MTO officials were unable to locate the debris.

Jan 17:

Officers were very busy with 26 motor vehicle collisions reported throughout the County today

Police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Campbellford home. Officers learned that the couple were having an argument over which set of parents to go to for dinner. No charges resulted.

Officers were required to attend a Hamilton Twp home when a child playing with a de-activated cell phone dialed 911. The parents were advised that the emergency feature continues to work on old phones even without a mobile carrier and to find other ways to keep their child amused.

Northumberland OPP officers also conducted 12 RIDE programs, investigated nine accidental 911 calls and 38 motor vehicle collisions.

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