Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers

06/08/2026

Media Release - Monday, June 8, 2026
Mischief Arrest
A 29-year-old Peterborough man is facing a criminal charge of mischief after breaking a local restaurant storefront window in downtown Peterborough early Sunday morning.
At approximately 2:35am on June 7, 2026, Peterborough Police received calls about a restaurant window that had been smashed in the downtown. With the assistance of video evidence, including police CCTV cameras, a suspect was identified. The investigation determined that the suspect had been removed from a nearby establishment prior to breaking the window. While walking past the restaurant, the suspect smashed the restaurant window with his fist and continued walking.
On Sunday afternoon at approximately 5:00pm, the suspect, aware that Officers were looking for him, turned himself into the Police at which time he was arrested and charged with:
- Mischief under $5,000
The suspect was released, on an Undertaking and Promise to Appear in Court, in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Code, and will appear in Court, September 1, 2026, to answer to this charge.
Scroll through images for statement from Stuart Betts, Chief of Police, Peterborough Police Service.

06/05/2026

⛳ Thank You for Supporting the Teeing Up for Crime Prevention Classic!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on the course, sponsored a hole, donated, volunteered, and helped make this year’s tournament such a success.

Your support helps Crime Stoppers continue its mission of building safer communities through anonymous tips, crime prevention initiatives, and community partnerships.

It was a fantastic day filled with great golf, great people, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Thank you for helping us drive crime prevention forward—one swing at a time. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

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06/03/2026

06/02/2026

UPDATE 1 - Fatal Collision | Hwy 401, Port Hope
The Northumberland OPP are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 eastbound near the Port Hope service centre on May 30, 2026, at approximately
11:00 a.m.
It is believed one vehicle was stopped on the shoulder when the driver exited. During the incident, the parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle, and the individual outside the vehicle was also struck.
The victim was transported to hospital and airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre with life-threatening injuries, where they have since been pronounced deceased.
No other serious injuries were reported.
Hwy 401 EB was closed at Newtonville for several hours while members, including the OPP TIME team, conducted the investigation. All lanes reopened later that afternoon.
Investigation ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area is asked to contact the OPP:
1-888-310-1122
Anonymous tips: Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca ^jc

Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario

06/01/2026

Children go missing in every year.
Each situation is unique, and prevention starts with awareness.
MissingKids.ca () offers valuable resources to assist families, professionals and communities.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Visit missingkids.ca/resources to learn more.
Remember: You do not need to wait 24 or 48 hours before reporting a person as missing. If you’re worried about someone’s safety or well-being, trust your instincts. Early reporting can make a critical difference and helps police act as quickly as possible.

05/31/2026

OPP APPEAL FOR WITNESSES REGARDING SERIOUS COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 401

are investigating a serious collision on EB and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., police, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the fire department were dispatched to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 eastbound near the service center in the Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario.

It is believed that one of the involved vehicles was parked on the shoulder when its driver exited the vehicle. During the incident, the parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle, and the motorist who had exited was also struck.

The individual was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre by Ornge air ambulance with life threatening injuries. There were no other serious injuries to those involved.

Highway 401 eastbound was closed at Newtownville for the investigation, with assistance from the OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) team. All lanes reopened at around 3:30 p.m. on May 30, 2026.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. ^jc
Northumberland County
Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers

05/29/2026

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05/21/2026

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05/19/2026

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN RACHEL RUSSELL HOMICIDE

The Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate the 2007 homicide of 28-year-old Rachel Russell of Cobourg. Rachel was last seen on October 25, 2007, and was found deceased on November 12, 2007, near train tracks east of Ontario Street. Her death was determined to be the result of blunt force trauma.

Rachel’s case has now been included in the newly released Missing and Unsolved Murdered Indigenous People (MUMIP) Report.

A $50,000 reward remains available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

05/19/2026

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