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Our police officers and civilian support staff are very proud to provide excellent community-based policing services to this great Municipality. We work hard every day to ensure the safety and quality of day-to-day life expected by the citizens of Port Hope.
News
Impaired Driver
On the 28th of September 2023, Port Hope Police were on patrol in the area of John Street, when they initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired validation. Further investigation led the officer to demand a breath sample from the driver. The driver registered “fail” and was transported to the Port Hope Police Station for further testing. A 68-year-old Port Hope male was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired- Over 80- CC 320.14 (1)(b)
- Drive Motor Vehicle- No Currently validated Permit- Highway Traffic Act
The male was also issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days. He will appear in Cobourg court on the 11th of October 2023.
Anyone with information on a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
