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Marking 20 years since murder of Cobourg police Const. Chris GarrettA sombre anniversary in Cobourg, Ont. on Wednedsay. It has been 20 years since Cobourg Police Service Constable Chris Garrett was attacked and killed in the line of duty. His heroics that day stopped a planned massacre. Tricia Mason reports.May 15, 2024
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Sept 22, 2023Canadian Blood Services asking Peterborough residents to donate blood; Cobourg Police Service tests new high visibility cruiser; Cody Crowley given co-Champion of Mental Health award by CMHA HKPR; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.HealthSep 22, 2023
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‘Run to Remember’ makes stop at Chris Garrett Memorial Park in Cobourg, Ont.The annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run – known as the “Run to Remember” capped off its first day with a stop at the Chris Garrett Memorial Park in Cobourg, Ont., on Thursday evening. The three-day, 460-kilometre relay raises awareness of the annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service in Ottawa held the last Sunday...Sep 22, 2023
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Drugs seized, 1 arrested following search of Cobourg home: OPPOne person was arrested after Cobourg Police Service and Northumberland OPP seized a quantity of drugs from a home in Cobourg on Wednesday.CrimeNov 18, 2021
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6 charged for anti-lockdown protest in Cobourg, Ont.Six people were issued tickets under the Reopening Ontario Act following an anti-lockdown protest in Cobourg on Saturday afternoon. According to the Cobourg Police Service, officers cautioned the group of 10 to disperse from in front of Victoria Hall. A few complied, however, six individuals declined and were ticketed.May 3, 2021
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Cobourg house fire sends one person to hospitalOne person was taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns following a fire at a home on Balls Lane in Cobourg Monday. Crews responded to the scene at about 12:20 a.m. Damage is estimated at $100,000. It’s not known yet what started the blaze. The Cobourg Police service is helping the...FireMay 25, 2021
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Rollover on County Road 2 between Cobourg and Port HopeA Toronto couple was able walk away from a rollover on County Road 2 between Cobourg and Port Hope on Sunday night. Around 8:20 p.m. emergency services were called to the area of County Road 2 and Moore Service Road in Hamilton Township. Police say an eastbound vehicle lost control, and went into the northbound...TrafficAug 17, 2020
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Police seek witnesses after pedestrian struck by vehicle in CobourgA pedestrian was rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Cobourg on Saturday night. Cobourg Police Service say the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. on William Street, just south of University Avenue West. An off-duty paramedic – who happened to be nearby – performed CPR until emergency crews arrived, police said....TrafficJan 13, 2020
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Teen charged after assault on Cobourg youth caught on cameraA 16-year-old Cobourg teen was charged with assault causing bodily harm after an assault outside a Tim Hortons on Division Street in Cobourg on Tuesday afternoon. The 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries. Cobourg Police Service chief Paul VandeGraaf says a parent he was “disgusted” to learn of the assault. But he says he was also...CrimeMar 5, 2020
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Annual program aims to provide 2,000 backpacks to Northumberland County children in needWhile summer is not quite over, Northumberland United Way is already gearing up for the upcoming school year. They have partnered with the Cobourg Police Service, Port Hope Police Service and Northumberland OPP to gather school supplies and raise money for families who need a little extra support. United Way’s Maggie Darling and Cobourg police...The Morning Show on CHEXJul 20, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: June 29, 2023The Haliburton Highlands Health Services host a community town hall; the Cobourg and Port Hope Police Services raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics; smokey conditions continue; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.EnvironmentJun 29, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: June 29, 2023The Haliburton Highlands Health Services host a community town hall in Minden; man charged after fleeing police and crashing his vehicle; the Cobourg and Port Hope Police Services raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics; Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.CrimeJun 29, 2023
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after Cobourg collisionA motorcycle driver was taken to hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries after a collision in Cobourg Sunday afternoon. Around 1:30 p.m., emergency services were called to Elgin Street and Ontario Street. Reports say a motorcycle was attempting to avoid a vehicle that had left the intersection and was attempting a U-turn. The...TrafficAug 29, 2022
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Reported stolen vehicle in Cobourg crashes in Port Hope areaNorthumberland OPP say a vehicle which was found crashed in Port Hope on Sunday night had been reported stolen. Around 9:30 p.m., Northumberland OPP responded to a crash in a farm field in the area of Marsh and Haskill roads in the Municipality of Port Hope. Police on scene confirmed the vehicle found had been...CrimeSep 12, 2022
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Vehicle drives into Comfort Inn CobourgTwo people were taken to hospital after a collision at the Comfort Inn in Cobourg Monday evening. Around 10:20 p.m., emergency services were called to the Comfort Inn parking lot on Densmore road. Reports say a vehicle with two occupants struck the building and a parked vehicle before accelerating over the curb and into a...The Morning Show on CHEXAug 23, 2022
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Liu leaving role as Cobourg Police Service’s chief of policeCobourg’s chief of police is leaving the service. After seven years of serving the community – police chief Kai Liu is moving on to another opportunity in northern Ontario. Katrina Squazzin sat down with the outgoing chief to reflect on his time in Cobourg.Jul 30, 2019
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Concerns raised over selection of new police chief in CobourgA group of Cobourg residents do not approve of the way the Cobourg Police Services Board selected their new chief.Aug 13, 2019
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Domestic violence awareness campaign explains #SheCouldBe hashtagFirst responders are sometimes the first people victims of domestic violence see then the need medical attention or assistance in leaving. First resonders in Cobourg have taken a key role in supporting a recent domestic violence campaign. Nancy Johnston, Executive Director of Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre, and Deputy Chief Paul VandeGraaf of Cobourg Police...The Morning Show on CHEXJul 23, 2019
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Sept 23, 2021Peterborough Police say they’ve seen an increase in calls for service by the thousands between April and June. And — DRPS Inspector selected as Cobourg Police’s new deputy chief. Global’s Noor Ibrahim has your latest.Sep 23, 2021
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Cobourg police Cram-A-Cruiser collects thousands of pounds of food and over $4,000 for food bankThe Cobourg Police Service held a Cram-A-Cruiser event at the Metro grocery store at Northumberland Mall on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. police were at the front entrance letting customers know what is needed for the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank. Fare Share board member Denis Culver says the community support has been...The Morning Show on CHEXApr 18, 2022