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Category: Police Blotter
Durham Regional Police – Oshawa Man Facing Charges After Pointing Laser at Police Helicopter (Name Released)
A male is facing charges after he repeatedly directed a laser at DRPS’s Air1 helicopter while it was in
Port Hope Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
A 45-year-old Cobourg male was arrested and charged for Impaired Driving and Possession of over 30g of Dried cannabis
Durham Regional Police – Statement from Deputy Police Chief
On Friday, October 25, 2024, Deputy Chief Kirkpatrick shared a message with our organization. In our ongoing commitment to
Northumberland OPP – Fatal ATV Collision in Trent Hills
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
Port Hope Teacher Faces Additional Charge of Fail to Comply with Release Order
Fail to Comply with Release Order A Port Hope teacher, previously charged with sexual offences against youth, was arrested on
Cobourg Police – Two Cobourg Residents Charged with Assault, Robbery, Forcible Confinement (Names Released)
Two Cobourg residents have been arrested in an ongoing assault investigation. On the evening of Thursday, October 24, 2024, police
Northumberland OPP – Man Charged with Sexual Assault
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to a sexual assault. On
Northumberland OPP – Port Hope Man Charged with Impaired and Stunt Driving (Name Released)
(Northumberland OPP file photo) The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation
Update – Northumberland OPP – Belleville Man Charged with a Number of Break-Ins (Name Released)
Members the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to break and
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Breach, Family Dispute, Robbery
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 64 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
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Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Possible Oil Leak in Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SNlOiceSmw Cobourg Fire Department took preventive measures after reports of a possible oil spill at Midtown Creek at approximately 8:30
SONG Secures Major Multi-Year Investment from the Azrieli Foundation
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its growth: a three-year, $75,000
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVYixYx-9cI New home will provide 256 modern long-term care beds to the community Construction is underway to build Presqu’ile Place, a
Letter to the Editor – Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers and Public Safety Mr. Larmer and Mayor Cleveland, I am
Video – Elgin Shores Celebrates Completion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL_UwXR6zT0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The mood was celebratory Wednesday afternoon, in spite of the heat, as Northumberland County and the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here