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Category: Police Blotter
Belleville Police – Incidents Include MVC, Stunt Driving
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 116 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Northumberland OPP – Theft of Pick-Up Truck
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a theft of motor vehicle
Quinte West OPP – Business Hit by Break-In and Arson
A Quinte West business has been hit by a break-in and arson overnight. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, shortly
Breaking News – Durham Regional Police – 13-Year-Old in Custody After Elderly Woman Killed in Pickering
A 13-year-old male has been arrested after a female was killed in Pickering in Durham Region’s second homicide of
OPP – Half of Off-Roading Deaths Linked to No Helmet, Drug/Alcohol
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Eighteen (18) of the 34 people who died in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-investigated off-road vehicle incidents
Quinte West OPP – Teenager Struck by Vehicle in Quinte West
A teenager is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Quinte West. It happened on Wednesday,
Video – North York Man Charged After Transport Goes Off Roading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doyy8a_xdjY A 21-year-old North York man is charged with careless driving after a transport truck drove off Highway 401 just
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Uttering Threats, Fraud Investigation (No Names Released)
Cobourg Woman Charged with Uttering Threats A 48-year-old Cobourg woman has been arrested for uttering threats. On May 26, 2025, police
Belleville Police – Heavy Foot Results in Two Speeding Tickets In Less Than 12 Hours
On the 26th of May at 8:10am, a member of the Belleville Police Traffic Safety Unit stopped a vehicle
Video – Cobourg Police Investigating “Incident” Near Westwood Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EstZ4bA57Bg On Monday, May 26, 2025 at approximately 4:30pm, the Cobourg Police Service responded to an incident in the area
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Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Take Part in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quT2n65GabY The Law Enforcement Torch Run made its annual trip through the area on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The event is
Video – Porta-Potty Goes Up in Flames in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0OppSllJso A porta-potty went up in flames on Wednesday, Junej 5, 2025. At approximately 11 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department responded to
Video – Four Officers Sworn In As Members of the Port Hope Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw6fF-Vk1t0 The Port Hope Police Service gained four new officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The swearing-in
Urgent Special Meeting of County Council called for Thursday, June 5th
An urgent special meeting of Northumberland County Council has been called for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. This
Video – Pergola Torn Down on West End of Promenade in Cobourg Due to Safety Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKMDZ8lHhk As time marches on, crews tore down the pergola on the west end of the promenade by Victoria Beach
- Photo Galleries
Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
Video – Neighbouring Fire Departments Get Hands On Extrication Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYwh0-WSR4 Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Services spent Friday, May 24, 2025 practicing extrication training at Chadwick’s Towing Yard. Hamilton Township
Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
- 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
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Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports