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Category: Police Blotter
Peterborough County OPP – Scarborough Man Charged After Angler Threatened on Lake (Name Released)
A fisherman on Lower Buckhorn Lake was threatened while out on the water. On Sunday June 29, 2025, just prior
Durham Regional Police – Port Hope Man One of Three Arrested in Stolen Vehicle (Names Released)
Three parties were arrested in a stolen vehicle in Whitby Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 8:20
Northumberland OPP – Seeking Publics Assistance in Bike Theft
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person of
Exclusive – Video – Harmless Prank or Senseless Vandalism in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNkzXReEjs8 Was it a harmless prank or senseless vandalism in Cobourg early Saturday morning. Shortly after midnight on Saturday, June 28,
Video – OPP – Three Suspects Including Cobourg Man Arrested for Bank Robberies (Names Released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLZJ1WRTiJo Police have laid additional charges in a multi-jurisdictional bank robbery investigation named Project Opal. Between Thursday, December 8, 2022, and
Durham Regional Police – Suspects Wanted after Jewellery Store Robbery in Oshawa
Police are looking for at least five suspects after a jewellery store was robbed in Oshawa. On Thursday June 26,
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Multiple Impaired Charges Laid Over Last Five Days (Names Released)
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple impaired driving
Belleville Police Service Member Receives OACP Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness & Crime Prevention
The Belleville Police Service is pleased to announce that Inspector Jeremy Ashley was recognized during this year’s Ontario Association
Peterborough County OPP – Trailer Stolen from Church
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a trailer stolen
Peterborough Police – Issuing Public Safety Notice
Public Safety Notice The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a public warning after the release of a Peterborough man. 42-year-old Adam
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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