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Category: Police Blotter
Breaking News – Three People Killed in Head-On Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal two vehicle collision in Alnwick-Haldimand
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Police Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRYnhkjakM It was a great day for a (quick) dip in the waters of Lake Ontario for the annual Cobourg
Cobourg Police – Ajax Man Charged with Theft (No Name Released)
A 35-year-old Ajax man was arrested for theft after police responded to a call Monday morning. On Monday, March 25,
Cobourg/Port Hope Police Polar Plunge 2024 Takes Place Thursday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkS-85j6G20 The countdown has begun for the 2024 Cobourg/Port Hope Police Polar Plunge in support of special Olympics Ontario. It’s the
Lennox and Addington OPP – Heavy Town Pulling Concrete Pump Truck Drives Off Highway 401
On March 25, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a
Three Men Plead Guilty to Charges Under the Ontario Fishing Regulations
Three men plead guilty in Provincial Court on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to charges involving fishing in a sanctuary
Update – Northumberland OPP – Vehicle Found Submerged in Trent Canal in Campbellford
On March 24, 2024, at approximately 1:36 p.m., the Northumberland OPP received a report of a submerged vehicle in
Durham Regional Police – Suspects Sought After Noxious Substance Sprayed in Movie Theatre
Two suspects seen with a large knife are wanted for spraying what is believed to be pepper spray in
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Impaired Driver Arrested (Name Released)
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving
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Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Cobourg Police Association Ratifies Uniform Collective Agreement
The Cobourg Police Association has accepted the Uniform Collective Agreement on Friday, September 19, 2025. The vote on the Uniform
YMCA Northumberland Brings Community Together for ‘Encore at the Midway’ Fundraiser
YMCA Northumberland proudly hosted two unforgettable evenings at the historic Port Hope Drive-In – often called the Midway -
Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
- 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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Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a