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Cobourg man allegedly found unresponsive with BB gun charged: police
After responding to a call to help paramedics with a man who was found unresponsive and who initially appeared to have a firearm in his pocket, Cobourg police say they’ve laid charges.


COP BRIEFS: 2 youth charged, woman accused of hitting paramedic in Cobourg
Here’s a look at a number of recent Cobourg Police Service calls, which include a 14-year-old youth charged after an assault investigation, a Cobourg woman being accused of hitting a paramedic and another 16-year-old youth charged with assault with a weapon.


Cobourg police rundown: Charges laid after crash, intimate partner violence investigation, more
From a crash probe to following up after a possible impaired driver report and an intimate partner violence investigation, Cobourg police say they’ve been busy fielding a number of incidents.


Arrest made after year-long probe into alleged fraud targeting Cobourg senior
A 31-year-old Greater Toronto Area (GTA) woman is facing charges after a Cobourg police investigation into an alleged $13,000-fraud targeting a senior resident.


Report of youth sexual assault leads Cobourg police to arrest 16-year-old youth
A 16-year-old youth has been arrested after Cobourg police say they investigated a sexual assault involving another youth earlier this year.


Roseneath man, 34, facing child luring, child sexual abuse material-related offences: Cobourg police
A 34-year-old Roseneath man is facing a slew of charges after a Cobourg police investigation into alleged “child luring and child sexual abuse material offences,” say police.


‘We understand that this situation may be concerning’: Port Hope police chief after Crime Stoppers data breach
Local police leaders like Port Hope Police Service (PHPS) Chief Tim Farquharson say they’re closely monitoring “a cybersecurity incident” involving a third-party platform used by Crime Stoppers’ organizations – and the potential fallout.

Sarah Hyatt
Oct 28


Report of 2 people slumped over in car in Cobourg leads to slew of charges
After responding to a report of two individuals slumped over in a vehicle with drug paraphernalia visible near Elgin Street West and Rogers Road, Cobourg police say a Kingston man is facing a slew of charges.


Cobourg police rundown: Break-and-enter arrests, indecent act investigation, more
From disturbance to break-and-enter reports, an incident act investigation and more, Cobourg police have been busy fielding a number of calls recently.


POLICE BLOTTER: Youth allegedly caught shoplifting, criminal harassment probe
From an investigation that led to a criminal harassment charge, to warrant and shoplifting-related arrests, here’s a look at another rundown of recent Cobourg Police Service (CPS) calls.


$80K worth of drugs seized: Port Hope, Cobourg residents charged
Three people are facing charges and Cobourg and Port Hope police say they’ve taken more than $80,000 worth of drugs off the streets.


Cobourg raid leads to alleged seizure of cocaine, fentanyl, cash, more
Several people are facing drug-related charges after a warrant was executed at a Cobourg residence, say police.


Investigation underway after break-and-enter reports at Tim Hortons in Cobourg
Cobourg police say they’re investigating two overnight break-and-enter reports at Tim Hortons’ locations.


Whitby man facing sexual assault charge: Cobourg police
A Whitby man has been charged after a sexual assault investigation in Cobourg, say police.


Cobourg Police Service Board names new deputy chief
Touted as “a proven policing leader,” the Cobourg Police Service Board officially announced Wednesday (Oct. 7) it has selected superintendent Tina Maier as the next deputy chief of Cobourg Police Service.

Natalie Hamilton
Oct 9


Cobourg police rundown: Possession, failure to comply with probation charges, warrant arrests
From drug- and probation-related charges to alcohol-related incidents and more, Cobourg police say they’ve been busy.


MDMA, replica firearm, knife, more seized after traffic stop in Cobourg
A Hastings resident and youth are facing charges after a traffic stop in Cobourg last Saturday night, which led to the alleged seizure of drugs, a replica firearm and suspected stolen property, say police.


Cobourg police issue alert after distraction theft
Cobourg police are urging residents to remain vigilant after a recent distraction theft.


13 speeding tickets dished out in 1 day in Cobourg: police
Cobourg police are calling on residents to slow it down when behind the wheel.


Police investigating hit-and-run collision in Cobourg
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is investigating after a person was allegedly hit by a vehicle early Wednesday (Sept. 30) morning in downtown Cobourg.
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