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Cobourg man assaults officers during early morning arrest downtown: police

Cobourg police say a man assaulted officers during an arrest early Wednesday. Global Peterborough file

A Cobourg man faces multiple weapon and assault charges following an incident in downtown Cobourg early Wednesday.

Cobourg police say around 3:15 a.m., officers on patrol in the core area located a suspect who was wanted by OPP on an arrest warrant.

Police say the man attempted to flee on foot when advised he was under arrest.

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It’s alleged he assaulted officers during his eventual arrest.

Kyle Grieder, 33, of Cobourg, was charged with:

  • Assaulting police with intent to resist arrest
  • Two counts of assaulting police
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon
  • Possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle
  • Four counts of possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order
  • Three counts of possession of a controlled substance.

He was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court in Cobourg Wednesday.

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