LOCAL HEADLINES

If you’re looking for a way to give back, Northumberland OPP is looking for community-minded individuals who are eager to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the OPP auxiliary unit.

Five Counties’ “All-o-ween” once again made the difference for dozens of local families last week in Cobourg.

A shoplifting probe in the Municipality of Trent Hills has led to an arrest, says Northumberland OPP.

A traffic stop in Cramahe last week has led to a slew of charges for an Oakville resident, says Northumberland OPP.

From a stolen vehicle recovery on Hwy. 401, to a break-and-enter probe and an impaired driving arrest in Cobourg, here’s a look at some of Northumberland OPP’s weekend calls.

Local police leaders like Port Hope Police Service (PHPS) Chief Tim Farquharson say they’re closely monitoring “a cybersecurity incident” involving a third-party platform used by Crime Stoppers’ organizations – and the potential fallout.

Northumberland OPP says it will be able to further support people in need when responding to mental health and community wellness-related calls thanks to a recent donation of grocery store gift cards.

Three people are facing charges in connection to a contraband investigation at Warkworth Institution.

A drug-trafficking probe in Brighton has led to the arrest of two Cobourg residents, says Northumberland OPP.

With a stolen vehicle recovery incident, impaired and dangerous driving charges laid and “extensive traffic enforcement,” the Thanksgiving long-weekend marked another busy one for Northumberland OPP.

Northumberland OPP has laid charges in several separate investigations after a recent RIDE check, an alleged theft from a store and a trespassing incident involving an impaired individual at the Cobourg OPP Detachment.

Northumberland OPP is calling on the public for help after the theft of a pick-up truck from the Port Hope area.

Crashes and alleged impaired driving and stunt driving incidents continue to keep Northumberland OPP busy.

A North York man is facing charges after the alleged seizure of 650,000 unmarked cigarettes in Port Hope, says Northumberland OPP.

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has found no reasonable grounds to believe an OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the death of a 28-year-old man who “lapsed into acute medical crisis” while in a cell at the Cobourg OPP Detachment, say officials.

From impaired driving and crash investigations to stunt driving incidents and a weapons call, Northumberland OPP has been busy.

A 17-year-old Quebec resident is facing serious charges after Northumberland OPP says police recovered a stolen vehicle in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Northumberland OPP is calling on the public for help with an investigation into an alleged fail-to-remain crash in the Port Hope area that sent a motorcycle rider to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious injuries, say police.

Police are reminding residents to be vigilant and protect themselves against online and telephone scams as fraudsters are “constantly adapting their methods” in their attempts to obtain money and personal information.