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Category: Police Blotter
OPP Reminding Residents Not to Shovel Snow Onto Roadways
With heavy snowfall continuing across the region, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents, property owners, and businesses
Another Senior Member of the Cobourg Police Service is Leaving
Chair of the Cobourg Police Service Board, Adam Bureau, has accepted Deputy Chief Jeff Haskins’ intention to retire effective
No Information Released from Cobourg Police Regarding Serious Collision Involving Pedestrian
Cobourg Police have once again released no information concerning a serious collision earlier this week. On Thursday, January 22, 2026
Northumberland OPP – Warkworth Inmate Charged After Seizure of Contraband
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an investigation at Warkworth Institution. On
Cobourg Police – Advising Residents of Phone Scam
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is warning residents to be vigilant following a report of a scam in which
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
Impaired arrest after police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up. On January 22, 2029, at approximately 10:20 p.m., police attended the
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Port Hope Police – Youth Arrested Following Vehicle Theft
On January 21, 2026, a vehicle was stolen while the owner was inside a local recreation centre. The vehicle had
Quinte West OPP – Two Drivers Facing Impaired Driving Charges (Names Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in two impaired driving investigations over
Coroner’s Inquest Announced After Fatal Police Shooting in 2021
(Today's Northumberland file photos) Dr. Armita Rahmani, Regional Supervising Coroner, East Region, Kingston Office, has announced that an inquest will
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Port Hope Resident Wins $350,000 Top Prize with Instant Banco
Justin Munday of Port Hope is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). Justin, who
Mayor Wants Criminal Activity Associated With Homelessness Gone from Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs In a stunning interview Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland announced that he wants criminal activity associated with homelessness gone from
Northumberland County Responds to Road Salt Shortage
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County continues to actively manage winter road maintenance operations amid a province-wide road salt shortage.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his