3 charged after contraband probe at Warkworth Institution

By West Northumberland Independent staff

Three people are facing charges in connection to a contraband investigation at Warkworth Institution.

According to Northumberland OPP, on Oct. 6, 2026, police received a report from a correctional officer at the medium-security facility that a package believed to be contraband had been brought onto the premises by visitors for the purpose of delivery.

Police said they responded to the location, and as a result of the investigation, three individuals now face charges.

As a result of the investigation, police said a 65-year-old Barrie resident was charged with delivers contraband to or receives contraband from an inmate.

A 49-year-old Barrie resident was also charged with delivers contraband to or receives contraband from an inmate, along with failure to comply with a probation order.

And police said a 53-year-old (with no residence identified) was charged with possession of contraband beyond the visitor control point of a penitentiary.

All of the accused are slated to appear in Cobourg court at future dates.

None of these charges have been proven in court.