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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Theft, Assault, Forcible, Assault Bodily Harm
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a number of individuals in unrelated incidents over the
Cobourg Police – Woman Charged with Theft and x2 Fail to Comply (No Name Released)
A 33-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after a theft investigation. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, police received a report
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Charges, Impaired Driving, Stolen Chickens (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 249 calls for service between 5:00 am on April 11,
Peterborough County OPP – Colborne Driver Charged with Impaired After Collision (Name Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after
Cobourg Police – Distraction Theft
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) encourages the public to take precautions after receiving a report of a distraction theft
Peterborough Police – Four People Charged with Impaired (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (April 11 at 8:00am – April 12 at 8:00am) 96 (April 12 at 8:00am – April 13 at
Northumberland OPP – Inmate Charged with Manslaughter at Warkworth Institution (Name Released)
One person has been arrested and charged following the death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution. On Friday, January 3,
Northumberland OPP – Person Charged with Assault
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a family dispute. On April 8,
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired Following Collision (No Name Released)
A 70-year-old Cobourg resident is facing impaired driving charges. In the early hours of Friday, April 11, 2025, police responded
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Bail Violation, Impaired Driving
Bail Violation On April 10, 2025, at 4:00pm, the Belleville Police responded to a call for service in the west-end
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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
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
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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