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Category: Police Blotter
Road Fatalities, Thousands of Charges Over Long Weekend by OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to five road fatalities over the Civic Holiday long weekend, while working around
Boat Sinks at Cobourg Marina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDfnrQfN61c Emergency services were called to the Cobourg Marina on Thursday, August 4, 2022 after a boat sunk at a
No Charges After Vehicle Collides With Building in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKQGX_-HrFo There were no injuries after a vehicle collided with the front of a restaurant in Port Hope on Thursday,
The Story Behind The Photo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC5cpcUaHPE It was a day along Highway 401 that emergency services or people who were involved won’t soon forget. On Thursday,
Cobourg Police – Woman Arrested for Fraud (No Name Released)
In December 2021 police received a report from a Cobourg resident that multiple loans had been taken out in
Cobourg Police – Two Suspects Arrested After Break and Enter (No Names Released)
On Monday, August 1st, 2022 at approximately 8:50 am, police were called to an address on James Street regarding
Driver Taken To Hospital After Vehicle Strikes Hydro Pole in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qminfz8OaXc One person was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle struck a hydro pole in Hamilton
Peterborough County OPP – Traffic Stop Leads to Impaired Driving Charge (Name Released)
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Stockdale Road at
Busy Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emh-2NqoU08 By the number of people on Cobourg beach on Sunday, July 31, 2022, it was the busiest day of
Two Vehicle Collision Results in Minor Injuries in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjBe3LgBp5c At approximately 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Percy Street
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Exclusive – Video – Victim of Baseball Bat Assault Speaks with Today’s Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQnaFVYBa8U (Editor's Note: Parts of video have been edited to remove names) Exclusive - The victim who was beaten with a
Video – Residents Concerns About Construction in West End of Cobourg Go from Bad to Worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MjY0CvO94 A resident who lives in the area of Pebble Beach contacted Today’s Northumberland last week concerning road work in
Speed Reduction Imposed Along King Street East Community Safety Zones in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform the community of a speed reduction on King Street East from
City of Belleville Names New Deputy Fire Chief
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Christopher as Deputy Fire Chief. Deputy Chief Christopher
Video – Photo Gallery – Bandit Run 2025 Rolls Through Port Hope and Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uph-WFrT0Sg The seventh annual Bandit Run for Make A Wish Canada was another huge success taking place in Port Hope
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Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
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
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
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