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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Theft, Property Obtained by Crime Possession of Cocaine (No Name Released)
A 26-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after police responded to a trespassing call on Monday afternoon. On Monday, February 24,
Cobourg Police – Three Drivers Charged with Impaired Over the Weekend (No Names Released)
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Trailsview Avenue and Trevor
Durham Regional Police – Male Wanted for Numerous Fraud Offences
In September 2024, police issued a "Help Solve a Crime" news release seeking public assistance in identifying a man
Potential School Shooting Averted at High School in Campbellford
A youth was taken into custody after a firearm and a number of edged weapons were seized at Campbellford
Breaking News – Weapons Seized from Student After Campbellford High School Goes into Lockdown
Shortly after 12:10 p.m., Northumberland OPP responded to a report of a student at a high school in Campbellford
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Person Charged with Impaired Driving, Assault
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 70 calls for service between 5:00 am on February 24,
Durham Region Police – Female Arrested After Stealing a Security Vehicle (Name Released)
A woman is facing charges after stealing a marked security vehicle and attempting to flee police while impaired in
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Theft of Vehicle, Breach of Release, MVC Leads to Multiple Charges
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 161 calls for service between 5:00 am on February 21,
Northumberland OPP – Person Charged with Fail to Leave Premises When Directed
On February 21, 2025, shortly after 9:30 a.m., officers received a complaint regarding an individual who had been trespassed
Northumberland OPP – Two People Charged with Failure to Comply with Undertaking
On February 20, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police received a complaint regarding someone who appeared to be distress
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Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Update – Clean-Up Underway Following Fire at Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg
With an ‘All Clear’ from the Cobourg Fire Department following a fire earlier today at the Golden Plough Lodge
Update – Fire at Golden Plough Lodge Long-Team Care Home in Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland has confirmed that 23 residents and staff were assessed by Northumberland County paramedics following a fire at
Video – Fire Extinguished at Golden Plough Lodge Long-term Care Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhemddh0Ak0 Emergency services were called to the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home around 2:50 this afternoon to address a
Video – House Suffers Major Damage Following Fire in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJ3AocmkGg There were no injuries, but a home in Port Hope was heavily damaged by fire on Friday, February 28,
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In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
- 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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Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,
Video – Photo Gallery – Still Time to Watch Skate Canada’s Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8OFii3o50 There is still time to take in the Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. On
Ontario Curling Championships Finals Set: Mooibroek vs Howard, Inglis vs Brandwood
There were 12 men's and 12 women's teams to start the Ontario Curling championships a week ago at the