Cobourg Police Service

• 1 arrested after Cobourg police seize drugs, cigarettes, handgun, $103K in cash

  Police executed a search warrant at a man's home, where they seized approximately $184,000 worth of drugs and illegal cigarettes, along with a loaded handgun and cash.

  Crime

  Jun 13
  
• Woman pulled knife during assault at encampment, Cobourg police say

  Cobourg police early Friday responded to a reported assault at an encampment in which a woman with a knife allegedly threatened an individual.

  Crime

  May 24
  
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• Cobourg police Dynamic Patrol reports 27 arrests, 9 overdoses downtown in May

  The Dynamic Patrol is part of the service's Spring 2024 Downtown Community Safety Action Plan with a focus on patrols in the downtown area, surrounding neighbourhoods and parks. 

  Crime

  May 23
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• Police in Cobourg, Ont. recover dozens of shopping carts, many at encampment

  Cobourg Police Service Chief Paul VandeGraaf says all 83 shopping carts — estimated to cost between $600 and $2,000 — were returned to the rightful stores.

  Crime

  May 21
• SIU clears Cobourg police officer of injury claims made by arrested man

  A man reported his hand was injured and that an officer had struck him. However, the SIU determined the man's injuries weren't the result of interaction with police.

  Crime

  May 17
• Cobourg marks 20th anniversary of murder of police Const. Chris Garrett

  Const. Chris Garrett was stabbed to death while responded to a reported robbery call on May 15, 2004. The call turned out to be part of a plot by a man to kill officers.

  Canada

  May 15
• 1 arrested, firearms seized from Cobourg residence: police

  Police on Sunday evening responded to a disturbance at a residence in the area of Burnham and Burwash streets. They say several unregistered firearms were found in the home.

  Crime

  Apr 22
• Northumberland County begins review of policing services

  The Town of Cobourg says it has passed motions to preclude it from participating in a review of policing services throughout Northumberland County.

  Canada

  Apr 22
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• 1 arrested following fire behind Cobourg, Ont., businesses: police

  Around 6 a.m. on April 17, emergency crews responded to a report of a fire behind several businesses on Strathy Road. No injuries were reported.

  Crime

  Apr 19
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• Cobourg police probe ‘targeted event’ at residence

  The Cobourg Police Service say around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to an incident at a home on Alexandria Drive, in the town's northeast end.

  Crime

  Apr 19