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Category: Police Blotter
Peterborough Police Investigate Sunday Shooting
There will be increased police presence in the area of Parkhill Road and George Street North after a shooting
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Simcoe Road Closed at Ramsey for Multi-Vehicle Collision
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a multi-motor vehicle
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Fatal Single Motor Vehicle Collision in Kirkland
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a single motor
Update – Northumberland OPP – Further Charges Resulting from Threat at Brighton Secondary School
Further Charges Following Search Warrant The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is providing an update regarding charges
Cobourg Police – Update in Ongoing Historical Sexual Assault Investigation (Name Released)
The Cobourg Police Service has laid additional charges against a former elementary school teacher in an ongoing historical sexual
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Theft, Fail to Comply (No Name Released)
A 39-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges following a reported theft at a business on Division Street. On March 3,
Port Hope Police – Criminal Code Search Warrants Executed as a Result of Fraud Investigation (Name Released)
Update: Snetsinger appeared by video in Court on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was held in custody as the
Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Pilot Walks Away After Plane Crash
A pilot escaped injury after a plane crash at the Lindsay Airport on March 4, 2026. At approximately 9:00 p.m.,
Cobourg Police – Distraction Theft Alert
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is reminding residents to remain vigilant and take precautions following recent reports of distraction
OPP – Alliston Resident Charged in Connection with a Threat Against the Premier of Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to a threat made against the Premier of
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Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Chasing Waves at Sunset: Surfing Cobourg’s Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feW95oBmpsM Three friends spent their Sunday (March 8, 2026) evening surfing on Lake Ontario in Cobourg, chasing the last light
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Dominates Saturday’s Weather Across Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azi--D6IlV0 Fog was the defining feature of the weather across Cobourg, Port Hope and surrounding areas on Saturday, March 7. While
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Purchases Specialized Food Transport Carts to Enhance Patient Care
The Auxiliary to Campbellford Memorial Hospital, is proud to announce the purchase of two new Burlodge heating and cooling
Update – Director of Rise and Thrive Support Services Facing Numerous Charges
Charges involving a Hamilton Township woman who is the Director of Rise and Thrive Support Services were put over
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Chasing Waves at Sunset: Surfing Cobourg’s Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feW95oBmpsM Three friends spent their Sunday (March 8, 2026) evening surfing on Lake Ontario in Cobourg, chasing the last light
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Dominates Saturday’s Weather Across Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azi--D6IlV0 Fog was the defining feature of the weather across Cobourg, Port Hope and surrounding areas on Saturday, March 7. While
Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Season Comes To An End for Durham Hawks and Local Players
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvfUdYbVE7w Some familiar names suited up in senior A hockey this season for the Durham Hawks of the Northern Premier
New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Sweep GMHL Playoff Series Against St. George
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOtbSDNEbU Five unanswered goals in the third period gave the Northumberland Stars a 7-3 victory over the St. George Ravens
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut