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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP – Suspect Charged with Uttering Threats at Healthcare Facility (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against an individual following a
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Drowning Incident at Lake Dalrymple
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating
Update – Northumberland OPP – Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Grafton
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Criminal Harassment Arrest, Theft
Criminal Harassment Arrest A 14-year-old Peterborough male is facing a charge of criminal harassment after an incident. On Wednesday, August 13,
Peterborough Police – Drug Warrant Arrests (No Names Released
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, members of the Peterborough Police Service Drug and Intelligence Unit with the assistance of
Cobourg Police – Investigation Into “Disturbance” in Victoria Park
Police confirm no arrests in an investigation into a disturbance on Monday night. On Monday, August 11, 2205, at approximately
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Shuts Down Westbound Lanes of Highway 401 at Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SoLd6hsCII One person was airlifted following a three vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Grafton on Wednesday, August 13,
Belleville Police Warn of Recent Influx in Sextortion Incidents
The Belleville Police Service is urging the public to be safe online following a recent influx of sextortion reports
Cobourg Police – Two Cobourg Residents Facing Numerous Charges (No Names Released)
Two Cobourg residents have been arrested as a result of a drug search warrant executed in Cobourg on Wednesday
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include, Impaired Arrest, Indignity to Dead Body (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (Aug 12 at 8:00am – Aug 13 at 8:00am) 121 Suspicious Death Investigation – Update Detectives with the Investigative
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Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
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
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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