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Media Release - November 27, 2025
On November 26, 2025, Port Hope Police responded to a shoplifting incident at a local pharmacy. Officers located the suspect vehicle on Highway 401 and conducted a traffic stop.
Two adult males were arrested. One was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and was held for a bail hearing due to existing court conditions. The second male was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and released on conditions.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Impaired Driver
On January 19, 2023 at approximately 9:00pm, officers conducting a R.I.D.E program were alerted by a citizen, that a driver travelling eastbound on Peter Street at a high rate of speed who then made a turn and struck a sign on Nelson Street and left the scene. Officers tracked down the vehicle in question which was parked at an address on Dorset St. E. As a result, Jason ANDREWS of Port Hope was arrested and charged with Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Adult Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). ANDREWS is scheduled to appear in court on February 15, 2023.
Port Hope Police want to remind the citizens of Port Hope to drink responsibly and plan ahead. You can do this by making sure you have a sober drive home.
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
