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Category: Police Blotter
SIU Clears Northumberland OPP Officers After 28-Year-Old Dies in Custody
Cause of death remains undetermined as SIU finds no criminal wrongdoing in May death at Cobourg OPP detachment A 28-year-old
Durham Police – Three Youths Charged After GO Train Assault
Three female youth are facing charges following an investigation into an assault aboard a Lakeshore East GO Train. The incident
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Charges Laid in Homicide Investigation (Name Released)
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection
Peterborough OPP – Encouraging Additional Victims to Come Forward Following Sexual Assault Investigation
Members of the Peterborough Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual in connection with a
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Fail to Comply, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Name Released)
A Cobourg man is facing charges after violating release order conditions. On September 15, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police
Cobourg Police – Driver Charged After Pedestrian Struck in Parking Lot
A Cobourg driver faces a Highway Traffic Act charge after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in a parking lot. On
Northumberland OPP – Stolen Vehicle Recovered Near Hastings
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and charged one individual following
Durham Region Police – Brock Township Man Charged After Urinating on Cruiser (Name Released)
Help Solve a Crime Leads to Arrest in Police Cruiser Mischief ____________________________________________________________ A male is facing charges after assistance from a
OPP – Ontario Wide 9-1-1 Service Outage Reported – Now Stabilized
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware that the 9-1-1 system has largely stabilized. All OPP Provincial Communications Centres
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Possession, Shoplifting, Warrants, Break and Enter
Three individuals are facing charges or provincial offences following separate incidents involving suspected drug use and possession. On September 11,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Plunged Into Darkness After Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFwst__q1g A large portion of Cobourg was plunged into darkness Friday evening after a widespread power outage sent Lakefront Utilities
Northumberland County Calls on VIA Rail to Reverse Cancellation of Morning Commuter Service
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County is calling on VIA Rail Canada to reconsider its decision to cancel Train 641,
VIA Rail Cancels Early-Morning Train 641, Citing Low Ridership
Passengers in Northumberland and across Eastern Ontario will have to adjust their travel plans after VIA Rail announced the
Town of Cobourg Raises Concerns Over VIA Rail Service Changes
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg is expressing concern regarding recently announced changes to VIA Rail service along
Video – Photo Gallery – Another Perfect Sunset along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBiMTwx_iQI There are some evenings along the Cobourg waterfront when Lake Ontario seems to slow everything down. Wednesday, September 16, was
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Plunged Into Darkness After Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFwst__q1g A large portion of Cobourg was plunged into darkness Friday evening after a widespread power outage sent Lakefront Utilities
Video – Photo Gallery – Another Perfect Sunset along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBiMTwx_iQI There are some evenings along the Cobourg waterfront when Lake Ontario seems to slow everything down. Wednesday, September 16, was
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP – Four Commercial Motor Vehicles Placed Out of Service Following OPP/MTO Enforcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKI-xJ34mg Four commercial vehicles were pulled off the road Wednesday after Northumberland OPP and Ministry of Transportation inspectors uncovered a
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Manufacturer Goes on the Offense With Major Cobourg Expansion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HUwy-rfBiQ&t=93s Soluroc more than doubles Cobourg facility as company looks to expand global markets While much of the Canadian business landscape
Video – Photo Gallery – When the Waves Became the Playground in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozmqealjIzk They came to Cobourg expecting a day of swimming. Instead, two mothers and their young children found themselves waiting
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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