Report of 2 people slumped over in car in Cobourg leads to slew of charges
By West Northumberland Independent staff
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.
According to the Cobourg Police Service, officers responded to the report on Oct. 16, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m. After speaking with the driver, officers allege they observed signs consistent with drug impairment, leading to the driver’s arrest and a drug recognition expert evaluation conducted.
During the investigation, police said they found suspected fentanyl, suspected gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and a knife.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 38-year-old Kingston man was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – drugs, driving while under suspension, possession of a schedule I substance – fentanyl, possession of a schedule III substance – suspected GHB, failure to surrender an insurance card, failure to surrender a vehicle permit, driving with no valid permit, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of failure to comply with a probation order, using an unauthorized plate and being a class G1 licence holder unaccompanied by a qualified driver.
Here is a look at some additional recent CPS calls.
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CHARGES:
On Oct. 18, at about 11:15 p.m., officers said they were conducting traffic enforcement in the Wilkins Gate and Elgin Street West area when they stopped a vehicle after observing it speeding.
During the investigation, police determined the driver was prohibited from being behind the wheel and was subsequently arrested.
As a result of the probe, police said a 38-year-old Castleton man was charged with operation while prohibited, speeding, driving while under suspension, failure to surrender an insurance card, and driving with a coated window and obstructed view.
SHOPLIFTING INCIDENT:
A 37-year-old Cobourg woman was arrested after police responded to a shoplifting incident on Oct. 18 at about 9:30 a.m.
According to police, the report came in from an Elgin Street West business after an individual allegedly left without paying for merchandise.
Police said they reviewed the surveillance footage and identified a suspect, leading to the 37-year-old resident’s arrest and theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 charges.
STUNT DRIVING:
A 19-year-old is facing a stunt driving charge after police said they clocked a vehicle at more than twice the posted speed limit.
Police said the vehicle was stopped after speed enforcement efforts in the Elgin Street West area on Oct. 17 at about 1:15 p.m. Police allege the vehicle was clocked at 114 km/h in a 50 zone.
The probe led to the 19-year-old man charged with stunt driving, and in addition to a future court date, the accused had his licence suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
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