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Category: Police Blotter
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Little Britain Woman Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving
Quinte West OPP – Oshawa Youth Facing Charges After Vehicle Fire
Individual arrested and charged The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual
Port Hope Police – Investigating Distraction Theft at Local Business
Port Hope Police are currently investigating a distraction theft that occurred earlier today, May 16, 2025, between the hours
Durham Regional Police – E-Bike Collision Results in Fatality
An 88-year-old male had died after collision from early May in Whitby. On Friday, May 2, 2025 at approximately 10:20
OPP – Paving Fraud Awareness and a Connection to Human Trafficking
· Homeowners Are Often Not the Only Victims Sometimes homeowners are not the only victims of fraudulent paving contractors. Over the
Kawartha Lakes Police – Incidents Include Robbery, Break and Enter
Robbery On May 14th 2025, at 4:14pm police were called to a robbery in progress at a business on Kent
Quinte West OPP – Engulfed Stolen Vehicle on Highway 401
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the 401 due to a fully
Quinte West OPP – Seeking Public’s Assistance in Fail to Remain
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a Motor Vehicle collision, where one of
Belleville Police – Incidents Include, Break and Enter, Warrants, Assault (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 120 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include, Assault Arrest, Distraction Incidents
Assault Arrest A 19-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Tuesday night. At approximately 10:20pm on May 13,
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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.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
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
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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