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Category: Police Blotter
SIU Discontinues Cobourg Police Investigation
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated the SIU’s investigation into a reported injury
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Breaching Release Order, Two Women Charged With Vehicle Entries (No Names Released)
A 37-year-old man is facing charges for breaching a release order. On January 16, 2026, at approximately 1:50 a.m., police
Update – Cobourg Police – Sutherland Crescent Scene Cleared
Cobourg Police Service has cleared the scene at a Sutherland Crescent address in Cobourg. Officers were assisting the Office of
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
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Cobourg Lions Club Closes Refreshment Tent Early After Crowding Concerns
The refreshment tent operated by the Cobourg Lions Club closed earlier than planned on Saturday evening (June 27) during
Mayor Says Ecology Garden Vandalism Was Retaliation for Council Decision
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland believes the overnight vandalism at the Cobourg Ecology Garden was a retaliatory act connected to
Photo Gallery – A View From Above of Cobourg’s Waterfront
A few photos from above showcasing the Cobourg Harbour and beach area. This weekend will be extremely with visitors to
Photo Gallery – Murdoch Mysteries Wraps Up Filming in Cobourg – For Now
That's a wrap for Murdoch Mysteries who were filming at various locations in Cobourg this week. The popular series has
Video – Cobourg Ecology Garden Damaged by Vandal/s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0qrZLRkOuc Cobourg Parks Department staff were cleaning up after the Ecology Garden was damaged by vandals overnight. The damage was discovered
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Photo Gallery – A View From Above of Cobourg’s Waterfront
A few photos from above showcasing the Cobourg Harbour and beach area. This weekend will be extremely with visitors to
Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Summer Is Here: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Sunsets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HwsukH6bY With summer officially underway and the winds calming during the evening hours, Cobourg's waterfront provided the perfect setting to
Video – Photo Gallery – PRIDE Festivities Take Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR501aTCCDs The annual PRIDE festivities took over downtown Cobourg on Saturday, June 20, 2026. One of the highlights of the event
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
- 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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the