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Former Cobourg police deputy chief ‘will be remembered with great respect’
Members of the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) joined Paul Eddy’s family and friends at a recent celebration of life in Cobourg to honour the force’s former deputy police chief.

Natalie Hamilton
Sep 11


Disturbance, shoplifting in-progress calls lead to 2 arrests in Cobourg
Two separate incidents at Cobourg businesses have resulted in arrests.


Your Cobourg police rundown: Youth accused of threatening, assaulting police
From a youth accused of threatening other youth and then police before allegedly assaulting an officer to impaired driving incidents, a harassment investigation and more, here is your latest Cobourg police rundown.


Crash involving e-scooter in Cobourg leads to no charges, warning from police
No serious injuries or charges were laid after a crash involving an e-scooter and vehicle last week, says the Cobourg Police Service.

Grant Haven Media Staff
Aug 31


Cobourg police announce enhanced plan to restore order in public spaces, address repeat offences, behaviours
Cobourg Police Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25 it is enhancing efforts to manage repeat offences and restore order in Cobourg’s public spaces.

Natalie Hamilton
Aug 28


Cobourg man found with spring-assisted knives, brass knuckles charged
Cobourg police say they’ve charged a 48-year-old Cobourg man with weapon and probation-related offences after patrol efforts in the downtown area.


4 charged after Cobourg raid: Cocaine, cash, baton seized
Four people are facing charges after Cobourg police say they seized cocaine, cash and an expandable baton after a raid last week.


Your latest Cobourg, Port Hope police rundown
From drug-related offences and failure to comply with probation charges, to open alcohol in public incidents and another incident where a man wanted on a warrant allegedly tried to flee from police after a bicycle stop, here is your latest police rundown for Cobourg and Port Hope.


Cobourg police issue scam alert after senior defrauded $100K
The Cobourg Police Service is urging residents to exercise vigilance after a senior was defrauded for about $100,000 through a suspected home improvement scam.


Cobourg Police Service welcomes return of canine unit
When his snout isn’t to the ground sniffing out a human scent or contraband, Atos might be found soaking up rays in his handler’s sunny backyard and savouring a liver treat or two when he’s being a good boy.

Natalie Hamilton
Aug 7


Cobourg starts search for new deputy police chief
The hunt is on to find a new deputy chief for the Cobourg Police Service.

Sarah Hyatt
Aug 6


‘We need to be considering all the tools that have been put at our disposal’: Cobourg’s new police chief
There’s a new chief in town tasked with a lengthy to-do list for Cobourg. Learn more about his experience and plans to tackle community concerns in this in-depth coverage.

Sarah Hyatt
Jul 31


‘Public safety is built on trust’: Chris Leather sworn in as Cobourg’s 14th chief of police
Cobourg Police Service (CPS) Chief Chris Leather says he’s starting his new role with “humility, gratitude and a full heart.”

Sarah Hyatt
Jul 30


Concerns around ‘Benadryl challenge’ resurface after 2 youth in Cobourg sent to hospital
Police and public health leaders are urging families and guardians to talk about the dangers of misusing over-the-counter medications with kids and teens after two recent drug-poisoning incidents involving youth in the Cobourg area.

Sarah Hyatt
Jul 26
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