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Category: Police Blotter
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
Durham Regional Police – Large Fire at Police Property Deemed Not Suspicious
The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has not concluded its investigation, but the Courtice Court site has been turned back
Cobourg Police – Youth Charged with Multiple Thefts
On July 28, 2022, police arrested and charged a youth for multiple thefts from two businesses in the town
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 2:00 a.m., police were called to Elgin Street East and Brook Road in
Update – Northumberland OPP – Deceased Identified in Highway 401 Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision
Durham Regional Police – Police Execute Search Warrant at an Illegal Cannabis Dispensary
Police concluded a drug investigation of an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in Oshawa. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, members of the
City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service Investigating Theft of Chickens
On Thursday July 28, 2022 just before 9:00AM, the Kawartha Lakes Police received a report of eight chickens stolen. The
Deadly Day on Area Roads in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDI4q6GA4aM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwoe8ERIk0M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jre1JtjBUVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB5vB0rQrlE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwsqVMKzOEQ It was a deadly day on the roads following a series of unrelated collisions on Highway 401 from Cobourg
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of