Members of Northumberland OPP have charged three motorists in unrelated impaired driving investigations.
On February 11, 2026 at around 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pickup truck in the ditch on Hillview Drive North in the Township of Hamilton. Police arrived and noted damage to nearby property belonging to a telecommunications company.
After speaking with the uninjured motorist, officers entered into an impaired-operation investigation. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
Brandon Pitt (30) from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand has been charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in April.
On February 13, 2026 shortly after 3:30 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded following a report from a concerned member of the public regarding a commercial vehicle driver who was unresponsive on Vimy Ridge Road in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.
After interacting with the driver, officers began an impaired-operation investigation, resulting in the motorist being taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
Dylan Leduc (33) from Belleville has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Failure or refusal to comply with demand
– Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
– Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March.
On February 13, 2026 at approximately 9:30 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a pickup truck in the ditch on County Road 18 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.
Police located a person matching the description of the driver walking away from the area of the collision. Officers spoke to the uninjured individual and, following an impaired-operation investigation, the person was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment.
David Lazerevich (56) from Roseneath has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March.
For each of the accused, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and a seven-day vehicle impound were also imposed.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911. Your call could prevent serious consequences. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is a criminal offence, and speeding is another dangerous behaviour that can lead to those same serious consequences. If you plan to drink or consume drugs, plan ahead: arrannge for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or choose another safe option. Slow down, stay sober, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.
Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca
