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Category: Police Blotter
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Drowning on Burnt River
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a
Northumberland OPP – Death Investigation in Trent Hills
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located a person deceased in the Trent
Vehicle Collides with Building in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GFg3d7TxZQ There were no injuries after a vehicle struck a building in Cobourg on Saturday, July 9, 2022. At approximately 10
Pedestrian Airlifted to Toronto Trauma Centre After Being Struck By Vehicle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azfyvbECiUI One person was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 28,
Minor Injuries From Two-Vehicle Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlonCfHqbA Emergency services responded to intersection known for collisions on Friday, July 8, 2022 in Hamilton Township. At approximately 2:45 p.m.
OPP Lay More Than 14,000 Charges During Traffic Safety Campaign
After conducting a robust enforcement and education campaign on roads, waterways and trails, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid
Update – Cobourg Police Release Name of Suspect Wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant
Cobourg Police Service is releasing the name of the man wanted on a Canada Wide warrant who fled from
Update – Person on Canada Wide Warrant Still Outstanding – Port Hope Woman Facing Numerous Charges
Port Hope resident charged with flight from peace officer and assault of a police officer after police conducted a
Cobourg Police Officer Dragged During Traffic Stop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFFeyxXLWe8 A Cobourg Police officer received minor injuries after being dragged following a traffic stop on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. It
SIU Investigating After Police Officer Discharges ARWEN in Omemee
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after an Ontario Provincial Police officer discharged an Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN)
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Dramatic Scene as Retired Cobourg Firefighter Comes Upon Recreational Vehicle Fire
A retired Cobourg firefighter was one of the first on scene as a recreational vehicle caught on fire in
Video – Photo Gallery – Record Number of Participants for 2025 Lock and Paddle in Peterborough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKz8XpwU4mc It was an exciting day for both paddlers and tourists as they descended on the Peterborough Lift Lock on
Video – Photo Gallery – Spectacular Drone and Fireworks Show at Festival On The Bay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lJWWB_EOrU A spectacular drone show and fireworks took place on Friday, July 18, 2025 as part of Downtown Trent’s Festival
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 – Canadian Tire Sets Record Raised for Jumpstart Thanks to the Community of Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFklWSESLWM It was a record year for Jumpstart at the Canadian Tire store in Cobourg. Founded in 2005, Jumpstart helps kids
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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
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
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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