Cobourg man charged under Highway Traffic Act after police called to a rail crossing Thursday morning.
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., police received a report of a vehicle being struck by a train travelling westbound at the D’Arcy Street rail crossing in Cobourg. The single occupant of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.
As a result of the police investigation, a 46-year-old Cobourg man was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for driving motor vehicle with no permit and failing to stop at railway crossing signal.
A 53-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges in a theft investigation.
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, police responded to a report of a shoplifter at a local business where an unknown male had attended the day prior and selected numerous items within the store before leaving, making no attempt to pay. Police reviewed the store’s CCTV footage and identified the suspect.
On Friday, March 21, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., police were on patrol in downtown Cobourg when they observed the suspect. As a result, a 53 –year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with Theft Under $5,000. The accused was released on an Undertaking with a court date of April 30, 2025.
A 42-year-old Cobourg man is facing domestic assault charges after a witness reported to police.
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, a resident attended the Cobourg Police Station to report that they observed an assault. The resident provided a description of the suspect.
As a result of the police investigation, a 42-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with domestic assault, breach of probation, and two counts of breach of recognizance to keep the peace. The accused was held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody.