Three teenagers are facing charges, and a fourth is wanted, following an alleged assault in Peterborough that police say involved hate-motivated remarks. According to Peterborough Police Service, officers were called to the area of Hilliard Street and Marina Boulevard around 12:20 p.m. on April 1st, 2026.

Belleville Police have laid charges following an investigation into an assault that left one man with injuries earlier this month. According to police, officers received a report on March 31st regarding an incident that occurred on March 21st.

The Belleville Police Service has issued an update today, March 31st, 2026, confirming additional charges in an ongoing investigation involving a member of the Kingston Police Service. Police say the investigation first led to charges on February 11th, 2026, when the officer was charged with criminal harassment.

Police are investigating a reported break-in at a business along County Road 45 in Cobourg. The incident took place at the Esso gas station located at 4723 County Road 45 and is believed to have occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. Details remain limited at this time, and it has not been confirmed what, if anything, was taken during the break-in.

Residents along the Trent River are advised to use caution as a Flood Watch has been issued, with water levels continuing to rise. Residents can view the official Flood Watch statement from Lower Trent Conservation here:https://ltc.on.ca/water_bulletins/flood-watch-statement-trent-river-04/

On March 28th at approximately 6:44 p.m., officers with Belleville Police were called after a male was observed slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. When officers arrived, they located the parked vehicle and knocked on the driver’s side window in an attempt to wake the individual.

Bill C-15 has now passed the Senate and is one step closer to becoming law. But for many Canadians, the real question isn’t just what’s in the bill, it’s what it all means. At more than 600 pages, this isn’t a simple piece of legislation. Bill C-15 is what’s known as the budget implementation bill, meaning it brings together a wide range of changes all at once, from taxes and housing to banking, infrastructure, and government powers.

A routine traffic stop in Cobourg has led to multiple charges against a local man after police say a stolen vehicle and controlled substances were discovered. During the stop, police determined the vehicle involved had previously been reported stolen.

Belleville Police provided an update today, March 27th, regarding a lockdown that occurred on March 26th at Centennial Secondary School. According to police, officers were called to the school after receiving a report of an individual believed to be in possession of a firearm inside the building.

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Five individuals have been charged following a police operation in Trent Hills that resulted in the seizure of firearms, suspected drugs, and a significant amount of cash. Police report that members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit, with support from the Ontario Provincial Police K9 Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Grand Road. As officers searched the property, they locat

On March 22nd, 2026, Cobourg Police Service responded to a reported shoplifting incident in progress at a business located on Elgin Street West, leading to the arrest of two adults and one youth in connection with what investigators describe as organized retail crime.

A Belleville woman is facing multiple charges following a reported domestic incident that has left one individual injured and property damaged. According to the Belleville Police Service, officers spoke with a male on March 25th, 2026, regarding an incident reported to have occurred on March 20th. Police say a verbal altercation between the male and a female escalated during the incident. The female allegedly struck the male in the head and stabbed him with a pair of sc

Several young people are facing charges following three separate assault incidents involving teenage victims on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. According to police, the incidents occurred throughout the evening, starting around 5:30 p.m. near the food court at Lansdowne Place Mall, where a 15-year-old boy was attacked.

Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Army Reserve units will be conducting transportation and supply movements between various Ontario communities as part of a large-scale training operation based out of Garrison Petawawa. Convoys are expected to travel along major highways on March 27th, with return movements anticipated on March 29th. Routes include key corridors such as Highways 7, 17, 26, 41, 55, 115, 401, 416, and the 417, which may impact travel through areas surrounding

A Belleville resident is facing multiple charges following a child luring investigation led by the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. According to police, the investigation began in mid-March after reports were received involving alleged luring and sexual offences. Officers launched an investigation, which has now resulted in charges being laid.

Belleville Police have confirmed new details in a media release today, March 23rd, 2026, following a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred over the weekend on Dundas Street West. Emergency crews, including Belleville Police, Fire, and Hastings Quinte Paramedics, were called to the scene shortly after 11:25 p.m. on March 21st, where a serious collision had taken place.

Emergency crews are on scene of a structure fire at 890 Frankford Road in Quinte West. Quinte West Fire Department has requested assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police, indicating traffic control measures may be required and a road closure in the area is possible as crews continue to work.

A gas leak has been reported at the intersection of Highway 7 and Lindsay Road, prompting an active response from emergency crews. Authorities are currently working to shut down Lindsay Road in the affected area as a safety precaution. Motorists should expect detours and delays while crews manage the situation and work to secure the scene.

Police with the Northumberland OPP have confirmed new developments in an ongoing sexual assault investigation in the Trent Hills area.

A collision has resulted in a full closure of Highway 7 in both directions at Queensborough Road (County Road 20) in the Madoc area, causing significant disruption for motorists. Details surrounding the crash have not yet been released, however all lanes remain closed at this time as emergency crews respond to the scene.