Welcome to Port Hope Police Service
I would like to welcome you to the Port Hope Police Service's website. Here you will find links and other information such as our services to the public, crime prevention and our latest press releases to assist us to stay connected to our residents and visitors alike.
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.
On Monday, February 28th, 2022, while on general patrol, officers initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle, occupied by a female that was recognized to be wanted by the Durham Regional Police Service. While searching the vehicle, police located a false car battery that when opened, concealed a clear substance that was suspected to be crystal meth. The 29-year-old female was placed under arrest along with the male passenger who was also arrested on an outstanding warrant with the Durham Regional Police Service.
Both parties were later released from the Port Hope Police Service. The female was charged with Operate a motor vehicle - no insurance, operate a motor vehicle - no license, plates not authorized for a motor vehicle, and adult possession of a schedule I substance.
The female will appear in court on March 23, 2022, to answer to her charges.
Anyone with information about a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
