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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP – Cobourg Man Facing Numerous Charges After Driving Wrong Way On Highway 401 (Name Released)
On December 25, 2023, at approximately 2:10 a.m., OPP was made aware of a pick-up truck travelling the wrong
Two Collisions Keep Emergency Services Busy on Saturday in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY8QbhW5BO4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TfHFyTsles Emergency services responded to two collisions on Saturday, December 23, 2023. At approximately 2:50 p.m. emergency services responded just east
Northumberland OPP – Brighton Youth Charged with Sexual Assault, Possession of Child Pornography
(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) - The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges relating to
Peterborough County OPP – Milton Man Killed in Collision
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews were on scene of
Northumberland OPP – Driver Charged After Tractor Trailer Collides with Bridge (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged a commercial motor vehicle driver following a report from
Cobourg Police Chief Says Officers Can Seize Minor Amounts of Deadly Drugs Even If They Can’t Charge A Person
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itKDS9j5n-U The Cobourg Police Services Board held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Venture13. Although the meeting itself
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
A 34-year-old Cobourg man was charged with driving impaired after police conducted a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. On Tuesday,
Northumberland OPP – Hamilton Township Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
On December 14, 2023, at approximately 2:35 p.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Cobourg Police – Port Hope Man Charged with Theft, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Mischief, Fail to Comply, Etc (No Name Released)
A 45-year-old Port Hope man faces charges after police responded to a theft report at a local business. On December
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired, Two Counts of Fail to Comply and Failure to Attend Court (No Name Released)
A 40-year-old Cobourg man was charged with driving impaired after police conducted a traffic stop early Saturday morning. On Saturday,
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Cobourg Council Approves Cost-Sharing Agreement for Midtown Creek Culvert Realignment
An historical project that was never completed took a step forward during a special meeting of Cobourg council on
National Defence Acquires Land in City of Kawartha Lakes for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project
As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between July 9 and 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband
Wine & Ale in the Park Raises Over $42,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a successful kick off to the summer season. Organizers of Wine
Rebound Child and Youth Services Now Accepting Youth Referrals for Nightstop Program
After much preparation and outreach to the Northumberland County community, Rebound Child and Youth Services is now accepting referrals
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Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in