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Category: Police Blotter
Port Hope Police Launch Pilot Project for Body Worn Cameras
Police in Port Hope will be wearing an extra piece of equipment as part of a pilot project. Starting September
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Cyclist Killed, Disturbance Leads to Arrest
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 106 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Ottawa Police – Stolen Canadian Treasure Returning to Canada
Fraudulent portrait of Sir Winston Churchill Later this month, two Ottawa Police Service investigators will be in Rome, Italy, to
Peterborough Police Officer Charged with Mischief (No Name Released)
On Monday, September 9, 2024, a Peterborough Police Service officer was arrested in an adjacent jurisdiction in connection with
Port Hope Police – Incidents Include Assault, Assault Peace Officer, Theft (No Names Released)
Assault A 54-year-old male from Cobourg and a 35-year-old female from Port Hope were both arrested and charged with assault
Northumberland OPP – Weekend Incidents Include Charges of Dangerous Operation, Flight from Police, Structure Fire, Assault, Impaired Operation (Names Released)
Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to various calls and patrolled the county
Northumberland OPP – Fatal Collision Involving Motor Vehicle and Train
Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a passenger
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Assault and Fail to Comply (No Name Released)
A 38-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after police investigate a report of assault. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at
Cobourg Police – Grafton Man Charged with Assault with a Weapon and Possession of Weapon (Name Released)
A 36-year-old Grafton man is facing charges after police investigate a report of assault. On Friday, September 6, 2024, a
Video – Vehicle Bursts Into Flames After Colliding with Train South of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tA4yOBweqc One person was killed after a vehicle and train collided south of Grafton on Monday, September 9, 2024. Emergency services,
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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 Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of