MDMA, replica firearm, knife, more seized after traffic stop in Cobourg
By West Northumberland Independent staff
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.
According to the Cobourg Police Service, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, police on general patrol observed a man wearing a balaclava enter a vehicle in a parking lot on Elgin Street West. Further investigation revealed the driver was suspended from driving and subject to a firearms prohibition order, said police.
Police conducted a traffic stop on Burnham Street and said they arrested the driver for driving while under suspension. During the arrest and subsequent search, officers allege they seized about 30 grams of MDMA, a small quantity of marijuana, numerous sealed and open alcohol containers, a Glock BB gun, a knife, an Ontario licence plate, a balaclava, cellphones, and cash.
As a result of the investigation, police said Stephen Galloway-Ellis, 20, of Hastings, was charged with driving while under suspension, possession of a schedule I substance (MDMA) for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor, driving with cannabis readily available, and failure or refusal to comply with a demand.
Police also said they arrested a 17-year-old female passenger who was charged with possession of a schedule I substance (MDMA) for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, person under 19 years having liquor, and consuming liquor in an unauthorized place.
The accused youth was released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date, and the accused Hastings resident was initially held for a bail hearing, reported police.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
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