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Category: Police Blotter
Peterborough Police – Construction Equipment Theft Investigation and Arrest (No Name Released)
An investigation, by the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit, into a series of thefts across the province of
Peterborough County OPP – Peterborough Woman Killed in Collision
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews attended the scene of
Northumberland OPP – Seeking Public’s Assistance in Theft Investigation
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person involved
Video – Motorcycle Takes a Sunday Afternoon Tour of Victoria Park in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMe9flOheWo The driver of a motorcycle took a bit of a detour through Victoria Park in Cobourg on Sunday, July
OPP – Limo Driver Charged with Impaired and Dangerous Driving
A limousine driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle after the passengers forced the
Video – Cobourg Mayor and Councillor Direct Traffic at Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYkznxrZU8I Cobourg Mayor and a councillor direct traffic at the scene of a collision in front of Victoria Hall on
Northumberland OPP – Impaired Driving Charge Among Weekend Incidents
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several incidents over the weekend, resulting
Video – Car Ends Up in Rice Lake Following Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnxqFiLmhTo One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a vehicle ended up in Rice Lake on Monday,
Durham Regional Police – Female Facing More Than 60 Charges After Stolen Vehicle Recovered (Name Released)
A female is facing more than 60 charges after she was located in a stolen vehicle in Oshawa. On Thursday,
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Arson, Indecent Act, Impaired Arrest, Break and Enter Arrest (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (July 25 at 8:00am – July 26 at 8:00am) 127 (July 26 at 8:00am – July 27 at
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Let The Recruitment Commence for Cobourg Police
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland First steps have been taken in finding the Town of Cobourg's 14th chief of police, Councillor
Video – Exclusive – Transport Driver Fined $1,600 After Colliding with Fire Truck on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHwI91bE-7o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1D9ceFNXh0 (Today's Northumberland file photos) The driver of a transport truck that struck a Cobourg firetruck on Highway 401 nearly a
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.
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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