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Category: Police Blotter
Quinte West OPP – Officer Assaulted on Highway 401 After Checking on Disabled Vehicle
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a routine check on
Reappointment of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board in 2022
At the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting, held virtually on Tuesday, January 18, 2021, in accordance with section 28
Tractor Trailer Goes Up In Flames on Highway 401 West of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyEGtUpKLgQ The driver of a tractor trailer wasn’t injured after his big rig caught fire early Wednesday morning on Highway
Exclusive – Homeless Couple Freed by Rookie Port Hope Police Officer After Tent Collapses During Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WvX6dKyHds&t=6s Exclusive - A Port Hope Police officer rescued two homeless people after the tent they were living in collapsed,
It was Deja Vu For Motorists on Highway 401 As A Number of Collisions Took Place Between Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbkbf04XdkI Collisions involving a number of vehicles on Highway 401 slowed down traffic for most of the morning on Tuesday,
Port Hope Police – Couple Charged in Sexual Assault Investigation
A local man, Stephen Dean and his ex-wife, Nadine Dean are both charged with sexual assault on a 19-year-old
Update – Snow Storm Wallops Northumberland County Leaving Hundreds Stranded Along Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMHiaZs4pU Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on area roadways including Highway 401 after Northumberland County got walloped by a severe
Durham Regional Police Service – Male Charged in Sexual Assault Investigation
A 63-year-old Courtice male has been charged with sexual assault offences involving two separate male victims. The DRPS Special Victims
Wrong Turn Ends In Trouble for Numerous Motorists on Monday North of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfmvzVll-A Highway 401 wasn’t the only area that had a multi-vehicle collision on Monday, January 10, 2022. Approximately 20-vehicles were involved
Sources Says Suspect Died From Self Inflicted Wounds Following Sundays Wild Crime Spree that Started in Port Hope
Numerous sources have confirmed with Today’s Northumberland the suspect involved in a harrowing crime spree on Sunday that started
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Video – 15-Minute Delay by Cobourg Fire Department Responding to VSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9gwuW4Dhp8 Today’s Northumberland has learned it took fire crews 15-minutes to respond to a person who was vital signs absent
Port Hope Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Offenses Involving Minors
By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual misconduct involving
Upgrades to William Street Bridge in Cobourg Continue
Work continues on the upgraded William Street bridge in Cobourg which includes several different sections that are constructed at
Municipality of Brighton to Transition Away from Automated Speed Enforcement Program
The Municipality of Brighton remains committed to enhancing public safety and protecting persons using its municipal roadways. In response
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Flying in for Port Hope Remembrance Day Services
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, members of Branch 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Hope will
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Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
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
- 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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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
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