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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Possession of Cocaine and Fail to Attend Court (No Name Released)
A 39-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges following an arrest Friday afternoon. On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 2:40
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Careless Storage of Firearm (No Name Released)
A 37-year-old man is facing weapons charges after police seized several firearms during an investigation. On Sunday, April 21, 2024,
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Theft, Fraud, Unauthorized Use of Credit Card (No Name Released)
A 42-year-old Cobourg woman is facing several charges following a theft investigation. On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, police responded to
Peterborough Police Service – Incidents Include Twelve-Year-Old Female Charged with Assault and Possession of Weapon, Indecent Act Arrest (No Names Released)
(April 19 at 8:00am – April 20 at 8:00am) 113 (April 20 at 8:00am – April 21 at 8:00am) 76 (April
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Three People Charged with Impaired Driving (Names Released)
(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) - Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Video – Update – OPP Forensic Identification Officer at Scene of “Incident” in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9--EaaYZwE A OPP Forensic Identification Officer was at the scene of what Cobourg Police are only describing as a "incident"
Update – Port Hope Police – Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Off-Road Dirt Bike
A 20-year-old Port Hope male was air lifted to a Toronto trauma centre after an accident that took place
Quinte West OPP – Two Charged in Fake Gold Jewellery Fraud on Highway 401 (Names Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a complaint of two individuals
Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Bank Offers Reward, Fail to Comply, Suspicious Incident (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 77 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Cobourg Police – Police Investigating “Incident” in Cobourg
Few details are being released about an investigating in Cobourg on Friday, April 19, 2024. A release issued on Friday
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Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Letter to the Editor – For Safety Reasons, Veteran Feels It’s Ok to Hang Christmas Lights Before Remembrance Day
(Photo - David Panepinto serving in Afghanistan in 2008) It is a nice gesture to wait until after Remembrance Day
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – Poppy Fence Gets a Makeover Along Cobourg Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbfFS-zwGoY The Poppy Fence in Cobourg got a makeover thanks to a local artist and her friends. Jenny Duda started creating
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Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Driver Walks Away from Spectacular Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IcrpQtiow Emergency services couldn’t believe the driver of a pickup truck walked away virtually uninjured from a collision in Hamilton
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
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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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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
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