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Category: Police Blotter
Quinte West OPP – Newcastle Resident Charged with Stunt Driving
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist due to excessive speed. On Tuesday
Northumberland OPP – Snowmobiler Rescued on Rice Lake
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On February 17, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m. police received a report of a snowmobile operator
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Cramahe Resident Charged with Fail to Leave Premises, Brantford Woman Charged with Impaired Driving
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to and are investigating a number of incidents reported
Update – Transport Driver Charged Under the Highway Traffic Act After Hitting Firetruck
On February 16, 2025, at around 5:20 a.m. OPP were already on the scene of a collision on Highway
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
Peterborough OPP Introduce Body Worn Cameras
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are rolling out new technology to their front-line officers. After
Peterborough Police – Victims Lose $17,000 in Grandparent Scam
The Peterborough Police Service has received three reports of grandparent scam in the past 24 hours in Peterborough. In each
Peterborough County OPP – Victim of Fraud Out $6,000
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a fraud that took place in
Update – Cobourg Police State Suspicious Package was Rechargeable Battery Pack
Emergency services have released more information concerning a “suspicious package” at the Cobourg Community Centre on Wednesday, February 13,
Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Suspect Charged in Stabbing (Name Released)
On February 12, 2025, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service were called to a William St N apartment building for
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Update – Cause of House Fire in Port Hope Determined to Be Electrical
Officials have determined the cause of a house fire in Port Hope that suffered extensive damage. On Friday, February 28,
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Update – Clean-Up Underway Following Fire at Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg
With an ‘All Clear’ from the Cobourg Fire Department following a fire earlier today at the Golden Plough Lodge
Update – Fire at Golden Plough Lodge Long-Team Care Home in Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland has confirmed that 23 residents and staff were assessed by Northumberland County paramedics following a fire at
Video – Fire Extinguished at Golden Plough Lodge Long-term Care Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhemddh0Ak0 Emergency services were called to the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home around 2:50 this afternoon to address a
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In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
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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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Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,
Video – Photo Gallery – Still Time to Watch Skate Canada’s Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8OFii3o50 There is still time to take in the Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. On
Ontario Curling Championships Finals Set: Mooibroek vs Howard, Inglis vs Brandwood
There were 12 men's and 12 women's teams to start the Ontario Curling championships a week ago at the