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Category: Police Blotter
OPP – Charges Laid Following Investigation Into Fraudulent Commercial Driver Examinations (Names Released)
Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities related
No Serious Injuries Following Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton on Highway 401
Emergency services have been dealing with numerous collisions throughout the area on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Collisions have been reported
OPP Reminding Residents Not to Shovel Snow Onto Roadways
With heavy snowfall continuing across the region, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents, property owners, and businesses
Another Senior Member of the Cobourg Police Service is Leaving
Chair of the Cobourg Police Service Board, Adam Bureau, has accepted Deputy Chief Jeff Haskins’ intention to retire effective
No Information Released from Cobourg Police Regarding Serious Collision Involving Pedestrian
Cobourg Police have once again released no information concerning a serious collision earlier this week. On Thursday, January 22, 2026
Northumberland OPP – Warkworth Inmate Charged After Seizure of Contraband
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an investigation at Warkworth Institution. On
Cobourg Police – Advising Residents of Phone Scam
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is warning residents to be vigilant following a report of a scam in which
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
Impaired arrest after police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up. On January 22, 2029, at approximately 10:20 p.m., police attended the
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
Port Hope Police – Youth Arrested Following Vehicle Theft
On January 21, 2026, a vehicle was stolen while the owner was inside a local recreation centre. The vehicle had
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Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Night Returns in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce that the third annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game
Supporting Local Food Innovation: BECN and OAFVC Launch Free Training Opportunities for Foodpreneurs
Are you growing a food or beverage business in Northumberland? Entrepreneurs can now access free food and beverage training
Rise and Thrive Director Granted Bail on Fraud, Drug Charges
A Hamilton Township woman charged with multiple fraud and drug-related offences has been released on bail following a hearing
Ontario Boosting Local Emergency Preparedness in Northumberland-Peterborough South
On Monday, the Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response joined David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland--Peterborough South
YMCA Northumberland Celebrates Staff, Volunteers and Donors at Their Shining Bright Together Thank You Night
YMCA Northumberland staff, volunteers, and donors gathered on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Keeler Centre in Colborne to
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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
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