Media Release September 23, 2025

Arson Investigation – Phillips Road

On September 21, 2025, officers from the Port Hope Police Service were dispatched to 99 Phillips Road, Port Hope, in relation to a reported fire.

The incident involved a fire that Officers believe was deliberately set to paper towel at the front of a complainant’s apartment. Officers/Fire responded promptly, and the fire was extinguished without further damage or injuries.

The matter is being investigated as a possible arson. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Port Hope Police Service at 905-885-8123, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 705-745-9000.

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