Northumberland OPP have charged a motorist with impaired operation following a traffic stop on Highway 401.
On March 14, 2026 shortly before 10:30 p.m., police received a report of a pickup truck travelling west on Highway 401 in the Township of Cramahe with no lights activated.
Officers located the vehicle and observed it failing to maintain its lane.
A traffic stop was conducted, and after speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, the driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
Colsen Brown-Clarke (19) from Peterborough, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Drive without proper rear light
· Driver fail to surrender licence
· Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in May 2026.
A 90‑day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven‑day vehicle impound were imposed.
