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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP – Driver Stopped for Speeding Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a motorist with stunt driving and
Breaking News – Peterborough Police Officer Charged After Personal Firearm Discharged (No Name Released)
Charges are being laid against a Peterborough Police Service officer in connection with an off duty firearm incident on
Northumberland OPP – Trent Hills Woman Charged with Uttering Threats
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following an investigation into
Northumberland OPP – Port Hope Man Charged After 2025 Collision
Charges have been laid by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in connection with an incident in which the province's
Cobourg Police – Festive RIDE Campaign Results
(Today's Northumberland file photo) During the Festive RIDE campaign, over 1,100 vehicle checks were conducted. 14 Approved Screening Device (ASD)
In My Opinion – Shhhhh There Was An Elderly Person Missing – Don’t Tell Anyone
Shhhhh - don’t tell anyone, but there was a major search for a missing person overnight in Cobourg. At least
Update – Cobourg Police – Missing Person in Cobourg Found Safe
An extensive search for a person who went missing over night has been found safe. At no time did Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – No Sign of Elderly Man Missing from Retirement Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3ZPaACkCo Searchers will resume their search for a elderly person who went missing from a Cobourg retirement on Monday evening. It’s
Two Paramedics Taken to Hospital Following Collision in Bowmanville
Two paramedics taken to hospital after their ambulance was struck by a dump truck on Highway 401 at Bennett
Peterborough Police – Ongoing Investigation Into Firearm Discharged
The investigation into a firearm that was discharged inside a west end residence on December 31,2025 continues to be
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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 – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
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
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
Video – Photo Gallery – Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Garden Hill Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbMC92xZCE Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a house fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Saturday, January 24,
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store 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