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Category: Police Blotter
Update – Durham Region Police – Male Facing Charges After Armed Person Incident in Oshawa (Name Released)
A male is facing charges after an armed person call in Oshawa. On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 10:45
Southern Georgian Bay OPP – On Duty OPP Officer Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an OPP officer with impaired operation while
Breaking News – SIU Investigating After Durham Police Officer Shot in Oshawa
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting today in Oshawa. Preliminary information suggests the
Cobourg Police – Assisting with Coroner’s Investigation
Cobourg Police Service remain on scene at a Sutherland Crescent address in Cobourg. Officers are currently on scene at
Video – Camera Captures Person Checking Vehicles in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e76k2nU0jY It’s unknown if there were any items stolen, but a RING camera captured at least one person checking vehicles
Six People Transported to Hospital Following Head-On Collision East of Grafton
Six people were taken to hospital following a head-on collision east of Grafton on Saturday, January 17, 2026. At approximately
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
Peterborough County OPP – Charges Laid Relating to Intimate Images (Name Released)
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in relation to intimate
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Peterborough County OPP – Group Lost in the Woods Located
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Officers from the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist
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Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
Video – Photo Gallery – Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Garden Hill Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbMC92xZCE Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a house fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Saturday, January 24,
No Information Released from Cobourg Police Regarding Serious Collision Involving Pedestrian
Cobourg Police have once again released no information concerning a serious collision earlier this week. On Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
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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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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
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