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Category: Police Blotter
Port Hope Police – Port Hope Woman Charged with Impaired Driving (No Name Released)
On October 30, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Port Hope Police received a report from the OPP of a
Quinte West OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired Driving During RIDE Program (Name Released)
A RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program conducted by the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Belleville Police – Numerous People Charged Relating to Drug Arrests (Names Released)
On October 30, 2026, members of the Belleville Police Service Drugs, Intelligence and Street Crime Unit executed Controlled Drugs
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Driver Charged Following Collision, Vehicle Entries, Driver Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
Driver Charged Following Collision A driver has been charged following a two-vehicle collision in Cobourg. On October 28, 2026, at approximately
Video – E-Skateboard Rider Seriously Injured After Colliding With Parked Vehicle in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJwvd1XsNJk One person was taken to hospital with serious, but believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries after an e-skateboard collided
Northumberland OPP – Person Charged for Shoplifting (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in connection with a shoplifting investigation in
Peterborough OPP – Flight From Police Leads to Collision and Charges (Name Released)
Members of the Peterborough Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after failing to stop
Belleville Police Service Statement on the Crime Stoppers Data Breach
The Belleville Police Service is aware of a cybersecurity incident involving Navigate360, the third-party provider of the P3 tip
Belleville Police – Suspect Charged After Pedestrian Struck by Object (Name Released)
On October 28, 2026, at 9:13 p.m., Belleville Police responded to Front Street after a report that a pedestrian
Belleville Police – Update on Constable Jeff Smith
The Belleville Police Service is pleased to share that Constable Jeff Smith continues to make positive progress in his
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Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Fishing Gear Seized After Anglers Charged in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PRV0M727Xk Three anglers had their fishing gear seized in the Municipality of Port Hope on Thursday, November 5, 2026. A Ministry
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
Town of Cobourg Seeking Applications for Local Library and Police Boards
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division is seeking local citizens to fill vacancies on the Cobourg Public Library
Video – New Veterans Walkway Honours Those who Served in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH5FxCZzgl4 A new Veterans Walkway has been installed at the Augusta Street and Queen Street crosswalk in Port Hope, providing
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Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
Photo Gallery – Chasing Sunsets and Making Memories Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
It seems as though the world comes alive at the end of the day. Whether it's a walk along the
Video – National Silver Cross Mother Also Served with Distinction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScLyEmNpCQk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 in Cobourg had a special visitor Monday night – the
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
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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 U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more
Undefeated Northumberland Stars, Brighton Vikings Set to Meet Friday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Two undefeated teams from neighbouring communities will put their perfect Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League records
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