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Category: Police Blotter
Quinte West OPP – Individual Charged Following Incident Resulting in School Lockdown (Name Released)
One individual is facing charges following an incident at a Quinte West school that prompted a significant police response
OPP Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to $1 Million Drug Seizure (Name Released)
An individual is facing multiple charges after a six-month drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of more than
Port Hope Police – Port Home Man Charged with Sexual Assault x2 (Name Released)
The Port Hope Police Service has arrested and charged a 67-year-old Port Hope man following an investigation into two
OPP Warns Public of Recent Cellphone Service Provider Fraud
Officers across the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating multiple instances of cellphone service provider fraud and are
Northumberland OPP – 650,000 Contraband Cigarettes Seized in Week Recap
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in several unrelated incidents across
Prince Edward County OPP – Three Individuals Charged After Home Invasion (Names Released)
Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three people after a
Video – Photo Gallery – Run to Remember Arrives in Cobourg, Honouring Fallen Officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqQjxmC4hw8 The sound of bagpipes filled Chris Garrett Memorial Park Thursday (September 24, 2026) evening as the National Peace Officers’
Video – Photo Gallery – Ride to Remember Rolls Into Port Hope — 185 Officers Cycling to Honour Fallen Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwEZH4MkQ20 The sound of bicycle tires rolling through Port Hope on Thursday carried a powerful message — remember those who
Durham Region Police – Male Arrested for Promoting Anti-Muslim Violence (Name Released)
A male is facing charges after promoting anti-Muslim violence. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, investigators with the Hate Crime Unit
Video – Photo Gallery – “Massacre In the Making: Suspect Dead After Gun Battle Outside Belleville Synagogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr609emUrKw (President of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Norm Weddum looks through a bullet hole in a stained glass window of
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Northumberland County to Open Winter Warming Room at its 600 William Street Facility for 2026/27 Season
Northumberland County will open a Winter Warming Room at its 600 William Street facility in Cobourg, beginning Monday, November
Dredging Operations in Cobourg Continue at Harbour this Fall
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations in the Cobourg Harbour
Peterborough Paramedics Deliver Near-Unanimous Strike Mandate as Service Faces Growing Staffing and Injury Issues
185 out of 187 paramedics vote in favour of strike as CUPE 4911 members demand action on mental health,
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Deputy Mayor Candidates’ Event Brings Calls for Change
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both in-person at Fenella Hall and via Zoom, almost 100 people attended Thursday night's debate for
Video – Photo Gallery – Run to Remember Arrives in Cobourg, Honouring Fallen Officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqQjxmC4hw8 The sound of bagpipes filled Chris Garrett Memorial Park Thursday (September 24, 2026) evening as the National Peace Officers’
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Video – A New Home for Northumberland’s History: County Archives and Museum Opens Its Doors in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6kd4RsC9Q&t=27s Northumberland County’s history has a new home — and it is a whole lot bigger, brighter and more welcoming. Located
Video – Photo Gallery – “Massacre In the Making: Suspect Dead After Gun Battle Outside Belleville Synagogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr609emUrKw (President of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Norm Weddum looks through a bullet hole in a stained glass window of
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Community Stands Together at Vigil for Wounded Police Officer and Jewish Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLS_3wT2LPo About 60 people gathered in downtown Belleville Monday evening, September 21, for a hastily organized vigil supporting a wounded
Video – Photo Gallery – 45 Years Later, Terry Fox’s Inspiration Still Running Strong in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFeVEVA4riU There was a special reason to celebrate at the annual Terry Fox Run in Port Hope on Sunday. David Willis
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fall Fair Brings Midway, Family Fun and Demolition Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_msXTKV0s The sights, sounds and excitement of the fall fair returned to Port Hope this weekend, with the midway providing
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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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this