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Category: Police Blotter
Update – Breaking News – OPP – Peterborough Police Officer Charged (Name Released)
The Ontario Provincial Police has arrested and charged a member of the Peterborough Police Service in relation to an
Breaking News – Peterborough Police Officer Charged (NO NAME RELEASED)
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Investigators working out of the Ontario Provincial Police General Headquarters Criminal Investigation Branch arrested
Durham Police – Female Facing Charges After Threat Made Against Durham College (Name Released)
An 18-year-old female from Whitby has been charged after making a threat over Snapchat. On Thursday, September 5, 2024 the
Cobourg Police – Sexual Assault Investigation
A 40-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges in relation to a sexual assault investigation. On Thursday, September 5th, 2024, the
Port Hope Teacher Facing Sex-Related Charges Released on Bail
(Photo credit: Facebook) A teacher charged with numerous offences was released from custody following a bail hearing on Thursday, September
Northumberland OPP – Kingston Man Charged with Flight from Police (Name Released)
Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple offences following
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Gun Call at School, Stolen Car
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 103 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Peterborough Police – Peterborough Man Charged with Attempted Murder (No Name Released)
A 29-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a hit and run
Cobourg Police – Auxiliary Unit Canvassing After Multiple People Involved in Altercation
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Police Service is investigating after responding to a report of a fight between multiple individuals
Quinte West OPP – Trenton Man Charged with Attempted Murder (Name Released)
Arrest Made, Charges Laid Officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest
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Lakelands Public Health Marks First Year of Operations Following Historic Merger
Lakelands Public Health marks its first year of operations following the historic merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with Free Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting
Northumberland County Finances are Losing Flexibility
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Presenting Northumberland County's draft 2025 financial statement to county council this week, Director of Finance Matthew
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Announces Canada Day Celebration
Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration of Canada’s 159th Birthday on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead