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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP – Municipality of Brighton Man Charged with Impaired Following Collision (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a single-vehicle
OPP – Police Seize More Than $4 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Bobcaygeon (Names Released)
More than $4 million in illegal cannabis plants, clones and processed cannabis bud seized and three people charged following
Durham Police – Fatal Fire in Pickering Has Been Ruled a Homicide
Investigators have ruled the death of a female in a residential fire in Pickering a homicide. On June 11, 2025,
Video – Active Shooter Training at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1l0uTl-R04 A dramatic scene took place at Cobourg Collegiate Institute on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Thankfully it was all training. Cobourg Police
Video – Cobourg Police Service Introduces Trespass Authority Agent Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxhlJox1Arw The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is pleased to announce the modernization of the Trespass Authority Agent Program, aimed at
Peterborough Police Service – Human Trafficking Arrest (Names Released)
Two people are facing charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Human Trafficking (HT) Unit. On Tuesday, June
Peterborough Police Service – Three People Charged with Murder Found Guilty
Three people charged in connection with the murder of a 37-year-old man in July 2022 have been found guilty. The
Northumberland OPP – Road Rage Incident Results in Charges (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a road rage incident involving mischief. On
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Woman Charged with Trespassing, Woman Arrested on Warrant (No Names Released)
Cobourg woman charged with trespassing on Monday. On June 16, 2025, police on patrol responded to a group of individuals
Peterborough County OPP – Vehicle in Ditch Leads to Impaired Charge (Name Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after
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Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first