Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: Police Blotter
Peterborough County OPP Looking for Witnesses/Information
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident which occurred on
Officials Believe Cause of Fire in Downtown Cobourg Was Burning Plastic Off Of Copper Wire
Cobourg Police are working along side members of the Cobourg Fire Department to determine the exact cause of a
Cobourg Police – Witnesses Sought Following Shooting
The Cobourg Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier today after the victim attended an area hospital
New Chief of Port Hope Police Service Sworn In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Q1dnzsEzs In front of family, friends and colleagues, Tim Farquharson was sworn in as the new Chief of Police for
Two Cobourg Men Face Multiple Charges Following Investigation by Cobourg Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UITeNYjNDW4 Two Cobourg men face a long list of charges following a investigation by the Cobourg Police Services. Last week, police
Northumberland OPP Patrolling the Snowmobile Trails Over the Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tph2wY0qQY8 Northumberland OPP were out patrolling the trails of Northumberland County on their snowmobiles on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Sgt. Pat
Peterborough County OPP – Double Fatal Collision Closes Highway 7
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews are currently at the
Quinte West OPP – Campbellford Driver Charged with Impaired and Stunt Driving
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after a traffic stop. On March
Port Hope Police – Arrests Made in Drug Investigation and Search Warrant
In early 2023, members of the Port Hope and Cobourg Criminal Investigative Bureau’s entered into a drug investigation within
Durham Regional Police – Montreal Man Charged After Fleeing from Police in Stolen Dodge Ram
A 39-year-old male from Montreal is facing charges after engaging in a pursuit with officers while driving a stolen
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Video – Cobourg Police Assist in Responding to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRxJp8y5Ak On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., while conducting proactive radar enforcement on William Street, an officer observed
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Respond to Structure Fire
Call Received: February 9, 2026 @ 11:18 The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division investigated a structure
Update – Video – Robert is Back Home with His Family in New Brunswick
After a long journey, Robert Beckett is back home in New Brunswick. Seventy-five-year-old Robert
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
- Photo Galleries
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at