COP BRIEFS: 2 youth charged, woman accused of hitting paramedic in Cobourg
By West Northumberland Independent staff
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.
There were also two separate arrests related to intimate partner violence investigations, and more.
NEIGHBOURHOOD DISPUTE LEADS TO ARREST:
A 73-year-old Cobourg woman has been charged after an investigation into a neighbourhood dispute.
In August 2026, police said they opened an investigation after receiving a report of an assault stemming from a neighbourhood dispute at a residence on King Street East.
As a result of the probe, on Oct. 21, 2026, police said a 73-year-old Cobourg woman was arrested and charged with assault. The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date, added police.
YOUTH CHARGED AFTER ASSAULT PROBE:
A 14-year-old Cobourg youth is facing charges following an assault investigation.
According to police, on Oct. 19, officers received a report that a youth had allegedly been assaulted and personal property was damaged.
As a result of the investigation, on Oct. 22, police said they arrested and charged a 14-year-old with assault and mischief. The youth was released on a youth undertaking with conditions, reported police.
ARREST MADE AFTER SHOPLIFTING CALL:
A Cobourg woman is facing charges after a shoplifting investigation at a Cobourg business.
On Oct. 22, police said they responded to a report of shoplifting at a business on Elgin Street West.
After reviewing video surveillance, police said they were able to identify and arrest a suspect who is accused of leaving the store with unpaid merchandise.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 35-year-old Cobourg woman was charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and two counts of failure to comply with a probation order.
MAN CHARGED AFTER ATTEMPTED VEHICLE ENTRY REPORT:
A Cobourg man has been charged after police said they investigated a report of attempted vehicle entry.
On Oct. 22, at about 12:45 a.m., police said they received a report from a resident who observed an individual on a doorbell camera attempting to open the door of a vehicle on their property.
“Officers reviewed video footage, identified the individual and located the individual nearby.”
As a result of the investigation, police said a 25-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with trespass at night and failure to comply with a probation order. The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date, added police.
IPV INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST:
A 54-year-old Cobourg man is facing an assault causing bodily harm – spousal – charge after an intimate partner violence investigation.
On Oct. 22, police said they responded to a report of an assault at a residence after a verbal argument escalated.
The accused was subsequently arrested and charged and then released on an undertaking with a future court date, said police.
‘STRUCK A PARAMEDIC:’
A Cobourg woman accused of hitting a paramedic is facing an assault charge.
According to police, on Oct. 24, at about 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault after an individual being transported by ambulance allegedly “became combative and struck a paramedic.”
As a result of the investigation, police said a 32-year-old Cobourg woman was arrested and charged with assault. The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date, reported police.
MAN CHARGED AFTER IPV INVESTIGATION:
A 46-year-old Alderville man has been charged after an intimate partner violence investigation, said police.
On Oct. 24, at about 1 a.m., police said they responded to a disturbance in the Town of Cobourg.
As a result of the investigation, police said the man was arrested and charged with assault –spousal, breach of recognizance, and failure to comply with probation.
COURTICE YOUTH CHARGED AFTER POLICE RESPOND TO FIGHT:
A 16-year-old Courtice youth has been charged after police said they responded to a fight.
On Oct. 27, at about 3 p.m., police said they responded to the area of Elizabeth Street and Westwood Drive for a report of a disturbance involving a group of individuals. Police added that they obtained video footage of the alleged incident.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 16-year-old Courtice youth was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon. The youth was released on a youth undertaking with a future court date, added police.
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