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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Oshawa Man Faces Theft Charge (No Name Released)
A 31-year-old Oshawa man is facing charges following a theft investigation earlier this year. On Friday, January 9, 2026, police
Cobourg Police – Event Photographer Charged at Cobourg Community Centre with Sexual Assault (Name Released)
A 65-year-old Ajax man has been arrested in a sexual assault investigation. On May 3, 2026, the Cobourg Police Service
Busy Day for Emergency Services in Northumberland County
Numerous incidents in the area today following high winds and rain. There were a few collisions on Highway 401 throughout
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Numerous People Facing Impaired Driving Incidents (Names Released)
The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to remove impaired drivers from roadways
Town of Cobourg – Threatening Correspondence Received by Cobourg Mayor and Senior Staff
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg confirms that Mayor Lucas Cleveland and a member of the municipality's senior
Video – York Region Police Arrest Two Suspects in Relation to Distraction Thefts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgpOIDMAdeI Two suspects are facing charges in relation to distraction thefts in Markham. Officers with York Region 5 District Criminal Investigation
Peterborough County OPP – Fatal Single Vehicle Collision
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews were dispatched to a
Quinte West OPP – Cramahe Township Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation. On Thursday,
Quinte OPP – Trenton Man Charged in Child Exploitation Investigation (Name Released)
Police have arrested and charged an individual following a child sexual exploitation investigation. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Officers with
Video – Exclusive Interview with Cobourg’s Newest Police Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q9V6DFfDx4 Today’s Northumberland caught up with Cobourg Police Chief-Designate Chris Leather on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Cobourg Police Services Board
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Victoria Park Canteen Fenced Off Ahead of Accessible Washroom Renovation Project
Fencing has been installed around the former canteen building in Victoria Park as preparations get underway for a long-planned
Busy Day for Emergency Services in Northumberland County
Numerous incidents in the area today following high winds and rain. There were a few collisions on Highway 401 throughout
Video – High Winds Send Powerful Waves Crashing Along Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXj3OgEtTH4 Strong easterly winds whipped up Lake Ontario along Cobourg’s waterfront on Saturday (May 23, 2026), creating large waves that
Photo Gallery – Class of 2026 Celebrates During Annual Cobourg Collegiate Institute Prom Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZc8qgAklQ Cheers, applause and camera flashes filled the air as students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute celebrated one of the biggest
What Is Gouache? Why Is It Coming To Port Hope?
Artist and educator Valerie Kent, BFA, MFA, BEd., OTC, is facilitating an energetic, hands-on summer Gouache (gwash) workshop from
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Photo Gallery – Class of 2026 Celebrates During Annual Cobourg Collegiate Institute Prom Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZc8qgAklQ Cheers, applause and camera flashes filled the air as students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute celebrated one of the biggest
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Nature at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9QBMQ0Ru6A From the beginning of May until the 18th Today’s Northumberland spent days taking in the beauty of Nawautin Sanctuary
Video – Photo Gallery – King Street Medical Centre Offers Many Benefits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IiL9deH2cQ Businessman Max Klaczkowski is very proud of the medical-arts building he owns at 316 King St. E. in Cobourg,
Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Residents Get Sneak Peek at Summer Flowers During Greenhouse Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erFrGq4-OGQ More than 100 people toured Cobourg’s municipal greenhouses on Saturday for an annual open house showcasing the flowers and
- Crime
OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season
Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex