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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Theft from Business
On Thursday, December 12th, 2024, three male suspects stole over $6000 in product from a business in the area of
Cobourg Police – Traffic Ticket Text Scam
The Cobourg Police have received complaints from residents who are receiving text messages indicating that their “vehicle was detected
Peterborough County OPP – Trent Hills Man Charged with Fail to Comply (Name Released)
An individual has been charged with failing to comply with a release order after being found without their surety. On
Video – IHARC Helps Recover Stolen Power Tools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET6e76yP5KY Stolen tools worth over $3,000 were returned to their rightful owner on Sunday thanks to the Integrated Homelessness and
Video – Single Vehicle Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2FFu8W7rMM The driver of a car had to be extricated by Hamilton Township Fire Department following a collision on Friday,
Video – Area Police Services Hold Joint RIDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcSITVihLZY Northumberland OPP, Cobourg Police and Port Hope Police held a joint RIDE program on Friday, December 13, 2024. Police services
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Youth Charged with Offence Related to Explosives
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment, Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and members
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
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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
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
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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