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Northumberland County
ROMANCE FRAUDSTERS LOVE CRYPTOCURRENCY
Tips to avoid being a victim The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), would like to inform the public about romance frauds involving cryptocurrencies this Valentine's Day, in an effort to keep money out of the hands of fraudsters. In 2023, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre...
Mischief in Campbellford
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising there is no concern for public safety after a report of possible gun shots at a local gas station in Campbellford. On February 6, 2024, just prior to 3:30 p.m., the Northumberland...
OPP INVESTIGATING FIRE AT RESIDENCE
On January 29, 2024, at approximately 7:50 a.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence on Megyaak Drive in Alderville. Officers attended the scene where fire crews were...
INDIVIDUAL CHARGED WITH INTIMIDATION
On December 9, 2023, the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint regarding an attempted sexual assault. OPP officers spoke with the complainant who advised their boss had offered them a ride home after completing their...
Theft Investigations
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public's assistance regarding thefts from a business on Highway 401 in The Municipality of Port Hope. Thefts of fuel were reported on September 25 and November 6, 2023....
Missing 13 Year Old
Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance with regards to a report of a missing person. Missing is Skye-Lynn (age 13). Described as 4'10", approximately 95lbs, slim build, with long red hair...
OPP INVESTIGATING FATAL COLLISION IN CRAMAHE TWP
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a single motor vehicle collision on County Rd 21 in Cramahe Township. On Thursday, September 28, 2023, shortly before 3:30 p.m., Members of the OPP and emergency services...
FATAL ATV COLLISION IN HAMILTON TOWNSHIP
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single all-terrain vehicle (ATV) collision in Hamilton Township in Northumberland County. On August 11, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Northumberland OPP and...
BE AWARE OF “WILDFIRE DONATION” SCAM IN NORTHUMBERLAND
The Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received several calls this week from concerned citizens who are experiencing "Wildfire donation" scam phone calls. The Northumberland OPP want residents to be aware of a scam where criminals are targeting good...