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Category: Police Blotter
Peterborough Police – Peterborough Man Charged with Numerous Criminal Offences (No Name Released)
A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing fifteen (15) charges after an incident Sunday. On Sunday, February 2, 2025, officers were
Breaking News – Video – Transport Driver Facing Numerous HTA Charges After Hitting Firetruck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1D9ceFNXh0 Northumberland OPP have charged a Scarborough transport driver with numerous offences relating to a fail to remain collision involving
Quinte West OPP Auxiliary Member Presented with Two Awards
A member of the Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit has been named one of the best
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Cocaine Seized, Fraud, Impaired (Names Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to and are investigating a number of incidents reported
Video – No Injuries After School Bus Goes Into the Ditch in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw6sPXWhDeo There were no injuries after a school bus with five children on board went into the ditch on Monday,
Breaking News – Firefighter Rushed to Hospital After Firetruck Struck by Transport at Collision on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHwI91bE-7o A Cobourg firefighter was rushed to hospital after a firetruck was struck by a transport on Highway 401 on
Northumberland OPP – Identity Fraud Tops Most Reported in 2024
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to stay vigilant as fraud-related financial
Update – Cobourg Police – Four Cobourg Residents Facing Numerous Drug Charges (Names Released)
Four arrests were made as a result of two Drug Search Warrants executed in the Town of Cobourg. As part
Cobourg Police Warn Community About Telephone Scam
Cobourg Police Service is issuing a fraud alert following a recent phone scam. In the recent report, a resident was
Update – Cobourg Police – Arrests Made After Search Warrant in Cobourg
Arrests were made by police in an ongoing investigation after a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant in
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City of Belleville Declares Significant Weather Event
After reviewing weather reports that the City subscribes to and observing the weather warning issued by Environment Canada which
Town of Cobourg Declares Significant Weather Event and Snow Event
(Today's Northumberland file photo) No parking on any roads; avoid non-essential travel Due to the worsening weather forecast with significant amounts
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 – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
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
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store 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