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Category: Police Blotter
City of Kawartha Lakes Police – Inmates Charged with Murder at Central East Correctional Centre (Names Released)
On July 17th 2024 an inmate identified as Andre Taillefer was located inside his cell at the Central East
Video – Illegally Dumped Garbage in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBopXOqNqks A load of garbage was illegally dumped in Cobourg on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. It appears the garbage was dumped
Video – Peterborough Police – Officers Save Man on Bridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxz2WtEVcAs At approximately 11:00pm on Monday, July 22, 2024, officers on general patrol were stopped by a concerned resident after
Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Domestic Mischief, Strange Behaviour
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 92 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Belleville Police – “Not So Friendly” Bull Still on the Loose After A Week
Residents of Belleville have been asked to be on the look-out for a large bull that's been on the
Peterborough Police – Customer at Drive-Thru Spots Man Masturbating (No Name Released)
A 41-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after an incident Monday evening. At approximately 9:30pm on July 22, 2024,
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Oshawa Man Facing Numerous Drug Charges
Late last night, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a
Northumberland OPP – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another person with impaired operation following a public
Update Regarding Ongoing Fire Investigation at Former File Factory in Port Hope
Following the large fire at the former File Factory (121 Cavan Street) on July 14, 2024, this notice serves
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle and Fail To Attend Court (No Name Released)
A 50-year-old Cobourg man faces charges after a police investigation into a stolen vehicle. On April 2, 2024, police opened
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Local Paramedic Union of Northumberland County Posts About Emergency Department Delays at NHH
OPSEU Local 381 of the Professional Paramedics of Northumberland County posted on Monday, December 22, 2025 concerning emergency room
Belleville Police Service Highlights Growing Challenges with Provincial Offences Act
The Belleville Police Service is raising concerns about a growing backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoHbmxOv44 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their annual Christmas Concert at Anglican Church on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It was
Northumberland Players Entertain Empire Crossing Residents
On Sunday afternoon, December 14th, seven Northumberland Players arrived at the Empire Crossing Retirement Residence, set themselves up in
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
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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)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
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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