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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Shoplifting, Assault, Uttering Threats, Breach of Probation (No Name Released)
A 32-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police are called to a shoplifting incident on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, November
Cobourg Police – Two People Charged with Impaired (No Names Released)
A Cobourg man and Grafton woman are facing impaired charges after police responded to a business on Tuesday night. On
Peterborough Police Service – Message to the Community
In response to ongoing concerns we have heard from residents and businesses in the neighbourhood, the Peterborough Police Service
Belleville Police Service – Harassment Investigation Leads to Charges (Name Released)
On the 19th of November at 12:44am, Belleville Police received a call regarding a male wearing a mask, confronting
Peterborough County OPP – Trent Hills Man Charged with Assault, Utter Threats, Robbery (Name Released)
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest of the third individual involved
Cobourg Police Services Board – New Town Policy Vociferously Opposed
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland What appears to be a new town policy sparked vociferous opposition at the November
Cobourg Police Service Board – Impaired Driving Is Up – In Numbers and Severity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Chief Paul VandeGraaf reported at the November Cobourg Police Services Board meeting that impaired
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Speeding Offence Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges (Names Released)
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into a drug trafficking
Northumberland OPP – Cobourg Woman Charged with Impaired, Fail to Surrender Licence (Name Released)
(Northumberland OPP file photo) The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver
Video – Police Investigating After Thousands of Dollars in Damage to New Sidewalk in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC8tf4yKuFU Damage estimates are in the thousands of dollars after numerous people walked on the Walton Street sidewalk that hadn’t
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Deep Freeze Hits the Cobourg Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyAcuaf3nY It was a bitterly cold day throughout Ontario and Cobourg was no exception. With temperatures at -19 Celsius, but feeling
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
Northumberland County Extends Warming Room Weekend Hours During Extreme Cold
In response to an extreme cold weather forecast, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Video – Transport Driver YouTuber Gets Pulled Over on Highway 401 Near Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfQiZfOfvuM A transport driver who also streams on YouTube was pulled over on Highway 401 east of Brighton on Thursday,
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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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