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Category: Police Blotter
City of Kawartha Lakes Police – Scarborough Man Charged with Flight from Police (No Name Released)
Two persons were taken into custody after a driver fled from police during a traffic stop on November 28,
Belleville Police – Belleville Woman Charged with Mischief, Possession of Weapon, Arson (No Name Released)
On November 30th at 9:39am, Belleville Police responded to a report of a disturbance at an apartment complex in
CopShop Returns to Belleville for the 10th Annual Year
The holidays are arriving early for a group of local children as the Quinte Mall, the Belleville Police Service,
Port Hope Police – Two Suspect Arrested After Shoplifting Incident
On November 26, 2025, Port Hope Police responded to a shoplifting incident at a local pharmacy. Officers located the suspect
Cobourg Police – Holiday Cram-A-Cruiser Results
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, Cobourg Police Service (CPS) joined Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, The Giving Tree, to run the
Peterborough Police – Auto Theft Investigations
The Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit is investigating after three vehicles were stolen and three were attempted to
Belleville Police – A Number of Suspects Charged in Drug Investigation (Names Released)
On November 27th 2025, as a result of an on-going Drug Trafficking investigation in the City of Belleville; members
Suspect Facing a Number of Drug Charges Has Died While in Custody
A suspect facing a number of criminal charges has died while in custody. Thirty-nine-year-old Cory Keers was arrested on November
Northumberland OPP – Two People Charged with Fraud (Names Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a fraud investigation. On October 15,
Peterborough County OPP Seeks Potential Additional Victims After Suspect Charged with Kidnapping (Name Released)
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for additional victims after an individual was
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Town of Cobourg Residents Reminded to Take Heat Precautions
(Today's Northumberland file photos) Municipal cooling centres available for temporary relief The Town of Cobourg would like to advise all residents
Municipality of Port Hope Heat Warning: Municipal Cooling Centres
Residents are advised that Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the area. Daytime highs through much of
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
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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