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Category: Police Blotter
Belleville Police – Domestic Dispute Leads to the Deployment of Numerous Police Resources
On the 1st of April at 6:24pm, police were dispatched to a business on North Front St. after a
Northumberland OPP – Charges Laid in Domestic Assault
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an intimate partner violence investigation. On
Northumberland OPP – Firearms Charges in Cramahe Township
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident involving a firearm. On
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assaults Arrested
Jared MERCIECA, the male wanted for two sexual assaults, has been arrested. In January, 2025, the suspect was visiting with
Video – Cobourg Police Service Seeking Assistance Identifying Suspect in Theft Investigation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcXJ-4wxn3g On March 21, 2025, police responded to a report of theft from an address in the area of Division
Durham Regional Police – Male Wanted for Two Sexual Assaults
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 36-year-old male wanted for two separate sexual assaults. In January, 2025, the
Quinte West OPP – Quinte West Man Charged with Flight from Police, Impaired, Dangerous Driving (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid numerous criminal charges after an incident in
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Charged After Collision (Name Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after
Belleville Police Service – Disturbance Leads to Arrest
On the 1st of April at 2:49am, police were dispatched to a disturbance on Front St. where multiple people
Cobourg Police – Port Hope Woman Charged with Theft (No Name Released)
A 31-year-old Port Hope woman is facing charges after a package was taken from the front step of a
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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
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
Cobourg Police Service Auxiliary Report Shows Growth
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Auxiliary Inspector Mark Salerno presented a positive picture of progress at the January
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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
- Crime
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