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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP Investigating Two Suspected Fatal Overdoses
Between May 6 - May 9, 2020, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have
Port Hope Police – Two People Facing Several Charges In Narcotics Seizure
One women and one man facing several charges by Port Hope Police on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Police noticed a
Port Hope Police – Man Charged With Stunt Driving
A 40 year old Northumberland County area man is facing a charge stunt driving after he was detected driving
Update – Port Hope Police – Man Seriously Injured Colliding With Train
A Durham Region man is in hospital after ran into a train that was passing the Hope Street south
Breaking News – Person Struck By Train in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqUJV8on518&feature=youtu.be One person taken to hospital with what are believed to be critical injuries after being struck by a train
OPP – Preventable Road Fatalities Up Heading In Canada Road Safety Week
As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) looks toward Canada Road Safety Week, it is reporting an increase in road
Update – OPP Lay Multiple Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Across Ontario Including Two Men from Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnN3uR3w5Vk&feature=youtu.be Today's Northumberland has learned both Simon YALKEZIAN, 33-years-old, of Cobourg, Ontario and James ALDWORTH, 25-years-old, of Cobourg, Ontario were
Peterborough County OPP – Notable Weekend Traffic Occurrences
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two drivers with stunt driving this
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Customer Arrested After Spitting Incident
On May 10, 2020 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted when a customer spit on the counter at
Peterborough County OPP – Update – Fatal Collision
The deceased were transported to The Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto for a post mortem examination. The deceased have
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Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
Breaking News – Video – Robbery, Bomb Threat at Home Depot in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqem1VFiRNc Emergency services attended Home Depot on Sunday, December 28, 2025 after a reported bomb threat in the store. Cobourg Police
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
- 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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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
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