Cobourg Police – Speeding Driver – Charged with Stunt Driving

In Police Blotter

On Sunday the 31st of March 2019, while the Cobourg Police Service conducted Traffic Enforcement in the area of Elgin St. and Chipping Park Blvd., an Officer of the Service conducted a traffic stop with a motor vehicle which had been speeding .The driver was clocked on radar at 117 KPH in a posted 50 KPH zone.

As a result of the traffic stop, the investigation revealed that the driver of the motor vehicle had also been consuming alcohol.

The driver was charged with the following offences:

Stunt Driving Contrary to sec.172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act;

Fail to Have Insurance Card, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance;

Charged with the above offences, is:

Richard Anderson age 39 of Roseneath ,Ontario

The involved motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days . Anderson’s license was also automatically suspended for 7 days in regards to the stunt driving.

Any questions may be directed to the Cobourg Police Service by calling 905-372-6821.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Champion Athlete Frank Mazza Dies in Peterborough

Acclaimed wheelchair athlete Frank Mazza, a member of the first group of inductees into the Cobourg and District Sports

Read More...

Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration

Read More...

Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Weather Hits Northumberland County

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFz4Us72EJY It was a wild and windy day on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in the Northumberland County area and beyond. Although

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu