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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.
Media Release October 2, 2025
Impaired and Dangerous Driving Charges
On September 27, 2025, Port Hope Police officers observed a vehicle driving erratically in the downtown area. The vehicle failed to stop for police and fled at a high rate of speed before entering a dead-end street, where officers located the vehicle and three occupants nearby.
The driver was arrested and faces multiple charges, including:
- Flight from Police
- Impaired Operation
- Dangerous Operation
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking
Additional provincial offences were also laid, including novice driver violations and failure to surrender a driver’s license.
The accused was released on conditions with a future court date in October.
Domestic Incident Leads to Charges
On September 28, 2025, Port Hope Police were called to a domestic-related incident. Officers arrested a man who was also wanted on charges from another police service.
As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with:
- Assault – Spousal
- Mischief – Domestic
The accused was released on conditions with a court date in November.
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
