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Speed enforcement efforts along County Road 25 in Trent Hills have led to a slew of charges for a 37-year-old and the alleged seizure of 30 rounds of rifle ammunition, says Northumberland OPP.
According to OPP, earlier this week, on July 22, 2025, at about 1 p.m., police were conducting speed enforcement and initiated a traffic stop after clocking a vehicle at 106 km/h in an 80 zone.
Police said the driver then allegedly provided false identity details before being taken into custody.
A vehicle search subsequently turned up about 30 rounds of rifle ammunition, reported OPP, on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
As a result of the investigation, the 37-year-old with no fixed address was 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 a prohibited device or ammunition, four counts of suspended driving, failure to apply for permit on becoming owner, operate motor vehicle without insurance, use of plates not authorized, and speeding.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
The vehicle was impounded for 45 days, and the accused will appear in Cobourg court in August, said police.
The alleged incident has prompted a stern warning from OPP that providing false information during a traffic stop is a criminal offence and can lead to serious consequences – and that transporting ammunition carelessly poses public safety risks and can lead to charges.
In other police news, a 62-year-old Trent Hills resident is facing charges after an assault investigation in Campbellford.
Northumberland OPP said on Tuesday, shortly after 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of an altercation earlier in the day in the Haigs Reach Road area.
The accused allegedly assault the complainant and caused damage to a vehicle by kicking it, said OPP, adding that no serious injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, police said the 62-year-old was charged with assault and mischief – destroys or damages property.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
The accused will appear in Cobourg court in September.
Also on Tuesday, in another unrelated call just before 10 a.m., police said a driver was stopped on Dominion Street in Campbellford for not wearing a seatbelt.
Further investigation allegedly revealed the accused was prohibited from driving, leading to the 42-year-old Warkworth man being charged with operation while prohibited and failing to properly wear a seatbelt.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
The accused will appear in Cobourg court in August. The vehicle was impounded for 45 days.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
