2 Cobourg residents charged with possession, failure to provide necessities of life

By West Northumberland Independent staff

Two Cobourg residents are facing charges as a result of what police called “proactive drug enforcement” in town.

According to the Cobourg Police Service, on Nov. 4, 2026, as part of ongoing enforcement efforts related to open-air drug use, possession and trafficking, members of CPS’ street crime enforcement unit were conducting an investigation “targeting individuals engaged in the possession of controlled drugs and substances in the area of Covert Street and Division Street in Cobourg.”

“With the assistance of the CPS canine unit and uniform patrol, an arrest was executed after two people were (allegedly) observed to be engaged in behaviour that was deemed to be unsafe in the presence of a child,” said police.

As a result of the investigation, police said a 49-year-old Cobourg man and a 43-year-old Cobourg woman were arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I substance and failure to provide necessaries of life. The woman was further charged with failure to comply with a probation order, added police.

None of these charges have been proven in court.

The identities of the accused are being withheld for the protection of the victim, said CPS.

Police are continuing to ask residents that if they witness suspicious activity or suspected drug activity in town to report it to CPS.

“Timely reporting can help police identify emerging trends, support ongoing investigations and ensure resources are deployed where they are needed. Every tip can make a difference,” said the service.