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Category: Police Blotter
Belleville Police – Belleville Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
On December 4th at 10:26pm, Belleville Police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. It was reported
OPP/Peterborough Police – More Than 1 KG of Fentanyl Seized Three Arrested
Three people are facing several charges, including one who is also subject to a committal warrant. In early October, the
City of Kawartha Lakes – Multiple Impaired Driving Charges in First Two Weeks of RIDE (Names Released)
The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with other policing partners, launched its
Breaking News – Clarington Councillor Charged with Two Counts of Utter Threats
A 41-year-old Clarington Councillor is facing two charges after a three-month investigation by the Peterborough Police Service. In early September
Cobourg Police Chief Launches “Review” After Questionable Images Posted on Social Media
Cobourg Police have launched a “review” after two images posted on social media have raised concerns. Today’s Northumberland was sent
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Mischief (No Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 109 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Northumberland OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired Following Collision (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Cruelty to Animals, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Shoplifting, Fail to Comply (No Names Released)
A 19-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after injuring a dog during a family dispute. On Saturday, November 29, 2025,
Cobourg Police – Two Suspects Arrested for Theft (No Names Released)
Two individuals connected to thefts across multiple jurisdictions have been arrested following a joint investigation targeting Organized Retail Crime. On
Cobourg Police Service Board Notice of Special Meeting
The Cobourg Police Service Board wishes to inform the public of a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 3,
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Preserving the Past, Planning for the Future: Port Hope Acquires Landmark Building
The Municipality of Port Hope is excited to announce the purchase of 39 Pine Street, the heritage-designated building formerly
Residents Urged to Protect Against Heat-Related Illnesses This Week
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Orange Heat Warning Issued for the Region with Humidex Possibly into the Mid-40s Lakelands Public Health is
Video – Photo Gallery – Skid Steer Fire at Emterra Material Recovery Facility Brings Heavy Fire Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Piy3d3IUvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4QFKDXgpHQ Firefighters from Alnwick/Haldimand Township responded to a fire at the Emterra Environmental Material Recovery Facility on Edwardson Road, just
In My Opinion – A Welcome Return to a Visible Police Presence on Cobourg’s Waterfront
Over the past few years, something has seemed to be missing along Cobourg's waterfront. Walking through Victoria Beach, Victoria Park,
Video – Photo Gallery – Busy Weekend at Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fafnFvOxnCU&t=244s It was a busy weekend along Cobourg’s waterfront as thousands of visitors enjoyed the warm weather, Victoria Beach, and
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Video – Photo Gallery – Skid Steer Fire at Emterra Material Recovery Facility Brings Heavy Fire Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Piy3d3IUvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4QFKDXgpHQ Firefighters from Alnwick/Haldimand Township responded to a fire at the Emterra Environmental Material Recovery Facility on Edwardson Road, just
Video – Photo Gallery – Busy Weekend at Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fafnFvOxnCU&t=244s It was a busy weekend along Cobourg’s waterfront as thousands of visitors enjoyed the warm weather, Victoria Beach, and
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
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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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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