A 27-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after a stolen bike was reported to police Thursday night.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police were contacted by a resident whose bicycle had just been stolen from in front of their downtown residence. A short time later, the resident, while out looking for their bicycle, observed their bicycle being ridden by the suspect. Officers attended and, as a result of the investigation, arrested a 27-year-old Cobourg man who was subsequently charged with Theft Under $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation. The accused was held in custody pending a Bail Hearing.
A 31-year-old Port Hope woman has been charged with impaired operation Friday morning.
On Friday, February 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., police on general patrol in the area of White Street and Burnham Street observed a driver asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle in a parking lot. Upon further investigation by the officer, it was determined the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drug. As a result, a 31-year-old Port Hope woman was arrested for Impaired operation – drugs or alcohol and Breach of Probation. The accused was later released on an Undertaking with a future court date.