Welcome to Port Hope Police Service
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Our police officers and civilian support staff are very proud to provide excellent community-based policing services to this great Municipality. We work hard every day to ensure the safety and quality of day-to-day life expected by the citizens of Port Hope.
News
Barricaded Person
A 42-year old Port Hope male was apprehended after a call to police for a barricaded person.
At approximately 1:30pm on June 10, 2024, police received a call for a person barricaded with a possible weapon, inside a residence on Jiggins Crescent in Port Hope. Durham Regional Police assisted with a tactical team, negotiators and a trained paramedic. At approximately 7:00pm, the male was safely taken into custody.
Weapons Charge
A 37-year-old Ajax male has been charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose after he was arrested at gunpoint in downtown Port Hope.
On June 10, 2024, police were called to a local restaurant for a male brandishing a knife. The male was located a short distance away from the establishment and was arrested at gunpoint. The male is to appear in court on August 14, 2024
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
