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Belleville Police and Quinte West OPP Joint Focus Patrol Results
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Belleville Police Service have laid over 300 charges
Peterborough County OPP – Three Motorcycles Stolen
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of three motorcycles and
City of Kawartha Lakes Police – Robbery Suspect Arrested (Name Released)
An arrest has been made in a string of robberies of convenience stores in Lindsay, ON. On August 6, 2025
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include x2 Fail to Comply, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Possession of Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl (No Names Released)
A 37-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after failing to comply with probation. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Cobourg Man Charged with Theft Under, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, x4 Breach, Cobourg Man Charged with Mischief Impaired (No Names Released)
A 20-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police investigated reports of suspicious activity. On July 30, 2025, Cobourg Police
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Impaired Charge, Warrants, Disturbance, Assault, Drug Charges (No Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 377 calls for service over a beginning at 5:00 am
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Mischief, Indecent Act, Assault Peace Officer, Impaired Driving (No Names Released)
A 39-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after police responded to suspicious person call. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at
Update – Peterborough Police – More Arrests in Homicide
Three arrests have been made in connection with the homicide of a 25-year-old Peterborough man. On Sunday, August 3, 2025,
Peterborough County OPP – Emergency Services Recover Two Bodies Believed To Have Drowned in Stoney Lake
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with EMS and
Northumberland OPP – Appealing for Information on Anniversary of Sudden Death of Roseneath Man
On the first anniversary of the incident, the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is once again
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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