Three people arrested in drug investigation
Cocaine and other drugs were seized in a Project Renewal drug investigation this week. On Wednesday, police conducted a traffic stop related to an ongoing drug investigation, seizing: 25 grams of Cocaine 2.1 grams of Methamphetamines 4.3 grams of Fentanyl Cellular device(s) Digital scales Packaging materials $110.85 Ca...
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Child death at Northumberland daycare remains under investigation
Northumberland OPP continue to investigate the death of a child last year at a daycare in Hamilton Township. Police say no further details are being shared at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation but that they remain committed to completing a detailed and thorough investigation into the deta...
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Titans take Bay of Quinte baseball crown
The St. Theresa Titans are the Bay of Quinte High School Baseball Champions after defeating Prince Edward Collegiate 8-2 in the final. The game was scoreless through four innings as the Titans' Keaton Sararas and the Panthers' Mitch Sills engaged in a pitching duel. St. Theresa broke through with two runs in the fifth....
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Groups urged to share hall to better the community
There was a lot of passion on both sides of an issue discussed by Prince Edward County council's Committee of the Whole Thursday. At issue was a proposal to offer daytime childcare for pre-schoolers at Athol Town Hall in Cherry Valley. Currently, the lightly used hall is mostly used for community events by the Athol Re...
May 23, 2024
Over $45,000 raised from Centennial Secondary School's Relay for Life event
Over $45,000 has been raised for Centennial Secondary School's Relay for Life event Thursday. That smashes the $30,000 goal set for this year. The top team was Relay Rangers who, as of 5:20 p.m., raised over $11,000 alone. Funds raised go to the Canadian Cancer Society. The Bay of Quinte Relay for Life is set to take p...
May 23, 2024
Bancroft OPP looking to locate missing woman
Bancroft OPP are asking for the public's help locating a missing woman. Ashley is described as 5'6" with an average build. She was last seen in the area of Highway 28 and Hastings Street in Bancroft on May 21, 2024. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
May 23, 2024
Quinte West man arrested for firearms offences
A Quinte West man faces numerous charges related to firearms after a warrant was executed on English Settlement Road. The warrant was executed on Wednesday by the OPP's Bail Support Team with the assistance of Quinte West OPP, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit.. Thirty-year-old Ju...
May 23, 2024
City of Quinte West's 2024 budget book wins award
The City of Quinte West's 2024 budget book won the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award. "The city is honoured to receive the GFOA award for the first time," says Matt Hodge, Manager of Finance, in a release. "This award is a testament to the dedication, hard work and collaboration of num...
May 23, 2024
Classic cars among stolen vehicles located in Stirling
Several stolen vehicles, including some classic cars, were seized in Stirling resulting in charges against two people. Late last year, the OPP Lambton County Crime Unit received a complaint regarding stolen vehicles with a combined value of approximately $3 million. Investigation led to the execution of search warrant ...
May 23, 2024
Disturbance call results in arrest for domestic assault
A 29-year-old man is facing charges including domestic assault following a disturbance in Belleville's east end Wednesday night. Police responded just before 10 p.m. after receiving information that a male had assaulted two females, one of whom he was in a relationship with, and broke a window in the residence. When po...
May 23, 2024