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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Toronto Man Charged with Fraud (No Name Released)
A Toronto man has been charged with intent to commit identity fraud after trying to withdraw money using false
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Resident Arrested on Warrant (No Name Released)
A Cobourg resident has been arrested on the strength of a warrant. On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, police on patrol
Cobourg Police – Male Arrested for Weapons Offences (Name Released)
A Belleville man has been arrested for weapons offences after being observed with open alcohol by police on patrol
Northumberland OPP – Three People Charged After Two People Assaulted and Sprayed with Bear Spray
On June 5, 2022, at 3:16am, members of the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a call
No Injuries Following Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 401 at Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ord2I9rn23E&t=2s There were no injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 at Port Hope on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. At
Emergency Services Respond to Oil Spill in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_SToLXQ2hE Cobourg’s emergency services responded to a oil spill on Deplama Drive at approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7,
Cobourg Police – Mischief, Cause Distrubance (No Name Released)
Man charged with mischief after police responded to a call for a disturbance downtown Cobourg. On June 3, 2022, at
Cobourg Police – Possession x2, Obstruct Police, Held for Bail (No Name Released)
Man charged with possession after suspected fentanyl and cocaine found during arrest. On Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 5:25 p.m.,
No Serious Injuries Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7R1ecp883U&t=5s No serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Cobourg on Friday, June 3, 2022. Around 9:30 p.m. two vehicles collided
Special Olympics Torch Run Brings Emergency Services Together for a Good Cause
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LSDft4O0cs&t=348s The Special Olympics Torch Run took place on Friday, June 3, 2022. Cobourg Police Constable Josalyn Hilts and Port Hope
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Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding 2026 Operational Budget Estimates
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf Each year, the Cobourg Police Service operational and capital budget
Canadian Tire in Cobourg Is Having a Store Renovation Preview Sale Starting Today
(advertisement) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMwaONNXC4I Canadian Tire in Cobourg is having a Store Renovation Preview Sale starting today. From October 31 to November 6, at
Video – Photo Gallery – “IT:Welcome to Derry” at Canadian Premiere in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDECoa9lfQg The Canadian premiere of IT:Welcome to Derry being shown at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on Wednesday, October
Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
City of Belleville Festival of Lights Kicks Off November 14
This year’s Festival of Lights is set to begin Nov. 14 with a special launch night event. Join us
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
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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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Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s