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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.
Operation while Impaired
A driver reported to be a sleep at the wheel of his vehicle at the Tim Horton's drive through led to the arrest of Jesse James Harrison age 30 from Colborne Ontario. Port Hope Police responded to the call and observed Harrison with his head slumped over the wheel and his eyes closed. Harrison was arrested at around 12:30 pm November 7th, 2020 for operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs. Harrison was released on an appearance notice for court on December 16, 2020
Port Hope Police want to remind citizens to help keep the roads safe. You can do this by planning ahead for a sober ride home. Port Hope Police will be conducting dedicated R.I.D.E. programs as we approach the holiday season.
Theft of Gas
A male operating a grey Chevrolet Silverado filled his truck with gas at the cost of $84.27 and left without paying on November 7, 2020 at around 7:29 am. The truck had no front or rear plates. A white male wearing a black hat, blue facemask, black t-shirt, blue jeans, and brown work boots made no attempt to pay for the gas. If you know this person or truck please call us at 905-885-8123 extension 142, or contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222- TIPS ( 8477) always Anonymous And Secure or by email phps@phps.on.ca
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