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Category: Police Blotter
Peterborough County OPP – Bridgenorth Man Facing Numerous Charges Including Flight from Police (Name Released)
Members of the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant
Port Hope Police Service Joins Ontario’s Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard
The Port Hope Police Service has officially joined the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD), a
Durham Region Police – Male Arrested for Gift Card Tampering (Name Released)
A male is in custody after tampering with gift cards at a grocery store in Oshawa. On Tuesday, December 16,
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Theft Arrest, Stunt Driving (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (Dec 17 at 8:00am – Dec 18 at 8:00am) 116 Theft Arrest A 75 year-old Bridgenorth man is facing
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include – Cobourg Man Charged After Police Observe Open Drug Use, Damage to Bus Shelter (No Names Released)
A 50-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police on patrol observed open drug use. On December 16, 2025, at
Peterborough Police – Warrant Arrests (No Names Released)
Two people wanted on warrants were located and taken into custody Tuesday. At approximately 1:30pm on December 16, 2025, officers
Durham Regional Police – Five Arrested After $2 Million Amazon Theft & Fraud Investigation in Ajax
Three males and two females are facing charges after a $2 million Amazon theft and fraud investigation in Ajax. In
Cobourg Police Service Front Counter Closed December 19
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) advises the community that the front counter at 107 King Street East will be
SIU Discontinues Investigation into Apprehension of Teenager in Belleville Hospital Parking Lot
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the apprehension of a
Breaking News – Video – Chunk of Ice Smashes Through Windshield of Vehicle North of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkeOK__cQQ Miraculously the driver of a vehicle suffered only minor injuries after a chunk of ice smashed through the front
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Township of Cramahe Announces New Manager of Environmental Services
The Township of Cramahe is pleased to welcome Rob Lake as the new Manager of Environmental Services (Water/Wastewater). Reporting directly
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home in Brighton
On Thursday February 19th, 2026, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers, staff, community members, neighbours, and local dignitaries
Port Hope Council Members Compromise to Continue Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
After much debate at Tuesday night’s Port Hope council meeting, a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review will continue
Community Leaders Invited to Help Shape the Future of Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is calling on engaged, community-minded individuals to step forward and help guide the future of
Grafton Couple Donate to Student Nutrition Programs
Local couple donate generously to Northumberland Food For Thought! Grafton residents Garry and Susan Jewell have generously donated $23,882.85 to
- Photo Galleries
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
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 – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
- 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 – 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
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights