Cobourg man facing charges related to impaired driving.
The Cobourg Police Service was conducting RIDE checks in the area of Division and Elgin Street when they conducted a vehicle stop. Officers detected a strong odour of alcohol and observed cannabis and open alcohol readily available to the driver.
The 20-year-old male from Baltimore was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Cobourg Police Station to administer the breath test. The male subsequently failed the breath test and was charged with Operation while impaired; having care and control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available; young driver Blood Alcohol (BAC) above zero and having care and control of a vehicle with open container of liquor.
The vehicle was impounded for 7 days and the accused’s license was suspended for 90 days. The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date in January 2025
A 24-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges following a theft from a business.
On the 13th of December 2024 at approximately 5:30pm, a man shoplifted from a business on Division Street.
Following an investigation, the suspect was located, arrested and charged with Theft Under $5000 and Failing to Comply with Probation.
The accused was released from custody with a future court date in January of 2025.