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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Shoplifting, Mischief, Fail to Comply, Impaired (No Names Released)
A 36-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after shoplifting was reported at a local business. On Thursday, August 7, 2025,
Belleville Police – CORE Initiative Sees Summer Success, Program Extended Through August
The Belleville Police Service is proud to share the early success of its Community-Oriented Responsive Enforcement (CORE) initiative, a
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Weapons Arrest, Drug Arrest, Robbery Arrest (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (Aug 8 at 8:00am – Aug 9 at 8:00am) 101 (Aug 9 at 8:00am – Aug 10 at
Video – Tanker Truck Blocks County Road 2 in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O9E9Tgc_G8 Traffic had to be re-routed on Sunday, August 10, 2025 after an incident with a tanker truck in Cobourg. Shortly
Video – Common Problem in Cobourg – Vehicles Traveling in the Wrong Direction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgP5xgQceyw While Cobourg’s Police Chief was at a Neighbourhood Watch launch on Saturday, numerous vehicles just a few blocks away
Cobourg Police Services Wraps Up July STEP Focused on Speeding
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) has concluded its July Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP), which focused on addressing speeding
Update – Peterborough County OPP – One Person Charged, Two Others Outstanding After Motorcycles Stolen (Name Released)
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of three motorcycles and
Belleville Police – Woman Charged After Belleville Police Volunteer Was Spit On
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 95 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Cobourg Police – Investigating Vehicle Entries in Cobourg’s West End
Four days after numerous vehicles were entered in Cobourg's west end, Cobourg Police have issued a press release. Social media
Quinte West OPP – Arrest in Connection with Incidents Over Four Years (Name Released)
Thefts, Break-ins and Mischief Cases Worth Nearly $300K Solved An individual has been charged in connection with numerous criminal incidents
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Port Hope Resident Wins $350,000 Top Prize with Instant Banco
Justin Munday of Port Hope is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). Justin, who
Mayor Wants Criminal Activity Associated With Homelessness Gone from Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs In a stunning interview Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland announced that he wants criminal activity associated with homelessness gone from
Northumberland County Responds to Road Salt Shortage
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County continues to actively manage winter road maintenance operations amid a province-wide road salt shortage.
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
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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