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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Harassment (No Name Released)
A 33-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after police responded to a report of trespassing on Thursday night. On Thursday,
Northumberland OPP – Ottawa Woman Charged with Assaulting Peace Officer, Threats (Name Given)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual for assault peace officer, after refusing
Northumberland OPP – Investigating Overnight Break-Ins
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating two break and enter incidents that occurred overnight
Peterborough Police – Commercial Vehicle Inspection Blitz
The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors with the Ministry of Transportation conducted a
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Arson Suspect Arrested, Stirling Woman Charged with Impaired
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 98 calls for service over a 24-hour period stretching from
Northumberland OPP – Motorcyclist from Hastings Killed in Collision
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Trent
OPP Urges Impaired Driving to be Treated Like the Serious Crime It Is
The Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seen an increase in locals and visitors this summer
Breaking News – Several Golf Courses Targeted in Overnight Break-Ins
Breaking News - A number of break-ins occurred overnight at various golf courses in Northumberland County and surrounding areas. At
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Lawn Mower Operator Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint yesterday
Video – Two Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPe48iNDYo Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Burnham Street and Elgin Street in Cobourg on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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Transition House Speaker Pinpoints the Roots of Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two things are common to all communities experiencing a homelessness crisis – high rents and low
Town of Cobourg Updates Parking Regulations
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Office would like to inform all residents
Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Golden Plough Lodge Following Confirmed COVID-19 Case
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Golden Plough Lodge has issued a notice to residents, families and friends of people living
Celebrate a Locally Grown Northumberland Business This Spring for Your Chance to Win!
This spring, celebrate your favourite locally grown business for the chance to win! As spring blooms in Northumberland County,
HKLN Drug Strategy Hosts Regional Symposium to Discuss Opportunities for Collaboration on Substance Use
Two sessions will bring communities together to strengthen coordinated responses across the region (May 7, 2026) – The Haliburton, Kawartha
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Video – Photo Gallery – Stories of Fallen Officer Paint an Heroic Portrait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRwC-jCjv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The heroic legacy left behind by Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was shared in loving
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
Video – Photo Gallery – OPP Golden Helmets Escort Fallen Officer to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zv66iGPrxg A procession escorting Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm took place from Oshawa to Cobourg on Monday, May 4, 2026. Sgt.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
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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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this