Northumberland Weekend News Brief

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) dealt with 180 incidents this past weekend, here are some examples:

Sept 30:

OPP assisted the Cobourg Police Service with traffic control at a candle light vigil that evening.

A business on County Rd 28 in Port Hope reported a suspicious man who had knocked on the door. Officers located the man and determined that he was in the area fishing and required the use of a phone.

Police arrested an intoxicated 24 yr old Campbellford man after he reportedly jumped on a car in the area of the 7th Line East in Trent Hills. A warrant existed for failing to attend court resulting in him being held for a bail hearing.

Alnwick-Haldimand Twp Fire Dep’t reported a grass fire that erupted at a large bush party in the area of Finley Rd. Police dispersed the crowd and ensured sober drivers were providing transportation.

Oct 1:

Report of a suspicious male in downtown Colborne at 3:45am walking between homes. He was described as in his 20’s, 511″

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