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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.
A 32 year old man was arrested on an outstanding warrant from 2015. The man was taken into custody shortly before 9:00 pm on the 8th of February 2018. Police alleged in the late evening hours on the 14th of February 2015 the accused entered an east end residence and assaulted a 46 year old male. The male received injuries to his facial area. Port Hope Police were called to the disturbance but the accused fled prior to Police arrival. A warrant in the “first Instance” was issued for the accused. Shawn Poirier of no fixed address is accused of aggravated assault. He was held in custody pending a show cause hearing.
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