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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP – Investigating Sexual Assault
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance in relation to
Northumberland OPP – Looking to Identify Motorcyclist
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public's assistance regarding a
Video – Another Porta-Potty Set Ablaze in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2a4VMJNRtk Port Hope Police and Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services are sounding the alarm and asking for the public’s
Video – Two Drivers Sent to Hospital With Serious Injuries Following Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv3WOqP7uww Two drivers sustained serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Shortly after 10
Northumberland OPP – Hamilton Township Youth Charged with Assault, Assault Police
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a youth with assault. On August 26,
Cobourg Police – Fraud Alert
Cobourg Police Service (CPS) reminds residents to protect themselves against fraud after a recent report of a phone scam
Belleville Police Service – Incidents Including Fire Leads to Mischief Charge, Impaired, Breach (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 228 calls for service between 5:00 am on August 23,
Cobourg Police – Abandoning Child/Public Intoxication (No Name Released)
A 35-year-old man is facing charges after police responded to a report public intoxication. On Sunday, August 26, 2024, at
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation, 3x Driving Under Suspension (No Name Released)
A 33-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after failing to stop for police during a traffic stop. On Thursday, August
Cobourg Police – Woman Arrested for Impaired Operation (No Name Released)
A 58-year-old woman was charged with driving impaired after police received a report of a possible impaired driver Saturday
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Breaking News – “Major Milestone” Reached at the Golden Plough Lodge & Northumberland Archives and Museum
Northumberland County has announced the new facility has successfully passed building inspection, is fully up to code, and has
Law Foundation of Ontario Funds “Equal Step” Program to Strengthen Access to Justice in Northumberland County
The Help Centre and Northumberland Community Legal Centre (partner agencies of The Help and Legal Centre of Northumberland) are
Valentine’s Day Fundraiser: Pre-Order Cookies & a Cuddly Keepsake to Support the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign
YMCA Northumberland is thrilled to announce their continued partnership with Roda’s Kitchen of Cobourg to offer beautiful handmade shortbread cookies
Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Record-Breaking Funds
Incredible community support has propelled Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s annual Light Up a Life campaign to new heights,
Town of Cobourg Temporary Respite Locations for Bitterly Cold Weekend
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents cold temperatures are expected overnight Friday, January
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
- 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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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
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