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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.
MEDIA RELEASE – June 15, 2025
Update: Sudden Death Investigation – Bedford Street Area
PORT HOPE – The Port Hope Police Service is providing an update following the sudden death investigation initiated on June 14, 2025, in the area of Bedford Street.
Emergency responders attended the scene after receiving a report of a missing elderly male. The individual was located in a body of water, behind a property with vital signs absent. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by officers and paramedics, the male was pronounced deceased at Northumberland Hills Hospital.
At this time, the investigation remains ongoing in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner. However, police do not believe foul play is involved and continue to treat this as an isolated incident. There is no risk to public safety.
Out of respect for the family’s privacy, the identity of the deceased will not be released.
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
