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Category: Police Blotter
Ontario Provincial Police – Collisions Are Not Accidents
With many families travelling on roadways over the Civic Day long weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports that
Northumberland OPP – Marine Incident at Lock 18
On July 25, 2021 at 2:27 p.m., members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire
Cobourg Police – Man Arrested for Possession of Weapon
On the morning of Sunday, July 25, police were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Elgin Street Eastwhen
Traffic Enforcement Initiative Removes A Number of Unsafe Vehicles From the Roads in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3f__-JuMLc A Joint Traffic Enforcement Safety initiative took a number of unsafe vehicles off the road on Tuesday, July 27,
One Person Sent to Hospital Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXuGGgDyD4g A two-vehicle collision sent one person to hospital in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. At approximately 1 p.m. emergency
Durham Region Police – Man Charged for Abusing Dog
Police have charged a 38-year-old man for causing unnecessary suffering to a dog in Ajax. On Saturday, July 24, 2021,
SIU Clears OPP Officers Who Fatally Shot Haliburton Man
On July 15, 2020, Leslie Hegedus passed away following an exchange of gunfire with two Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Cobourg Police Mischief Arrest
On Friday, July 23, 2021, police were dispatched to a business in the downtown core of Cobourg. Policeattended and
Breaking News – Joint Effort by Emergency Services Rescues Person in Lake Ontario Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhcGQe_i954 A joint effort of emergency services rescued a person in distress on Lake Ontario off Cobourg on Saturday, July
Update – Pedestrian Struck in Cobourg on Friday Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_KsLp-YN0U A woman suffered what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a van on Friday,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – Poppy Fence Gets a Makeover Along Cobourg Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbfFS-zwGoY The Poppy Fence in Cobourg got a makeover thanks to a local artist and her friends. Jenny Duda started creating
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Driver Walks Away from Spectacular Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IcrpQtiow Emergency services couldn’t believe the driver of a pickup truck walked away virtually uninjured from a collision in Hamilton
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
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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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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