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Category: Police Blotter
Update – Breaking News – OPP Say There Will Be No Charges in the Death of a Toddler Found In Septic Tank North of Cobourg
(updated December 14, 2024 at 8:20 p.m.) Ontario Provincial Police have concluded their investigation of a toddler who was found
Belleville Police – Child Luring Investigation Leads to Arrest and Charges (Name Released)
On the 20th of November 2024, the Belleville Police Service received a call from a mother of an 11-year-old
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Facing Charges Related to Possession of Child Pornography (No Name Released)
The Cobourg Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch commenced an investigation upon receiving information that a person may be in possession
Peterborough County OPP – Serious Collision on County Road 28 in Douro-Dummer Township
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to the scene
Northumberland OPP – Investigating Home Invasion and Robbery in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a home invasion and robbery in
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Theft of Barbeque, Drug Trafficking Charges (Name Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 87 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Two Drivers Charged with Impaired (Names Released)
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into two separate impaired
Cobourg Police – Second Male Arrested in Ongoing Break and Enter Investigation (No Name Released)
It was previously reported that on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, police opened an investigation after receiving a report of
Cobourg Police – Port Hope Man Charged with Assault, Assault with Weapon (Name Released)
A 25-Year-old Port Hope man is facing charges after police called for a weapons investigation. At approximately 1:25 pm, on
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Stunt Driving, Theft Arrest, Stolen Vehicle Arrest (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (Dec 11 at 8:00am – Dec 12 at 8:00am) 109 Stunt Driving Charge A 19-year-old Brampton man is facing
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Video – “Significant Flooding” at St. Michael Elementary School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGido4rAJm0 Damage estimates are still unknown after the lower portion of St. Michael Catholic elementary School was flooded in Cobourg. At
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Video – Canadian Tire Gives Back to the Community of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86wRZNN-cI Canadian Tire gave a Christmas Eve donation to Northumberland County Food 4 All in Cobourg. The local Canadian Tire store
Quick Response by the Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Contains Kitchen Fire
The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred today
Town of Cobourg Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Municipal levy increase of 2.74% adopted, no levy increase for Capital projects The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first