Breaking News – Act of Vandalism At Henley Arcade Promotes Violence

In Local, Police Blotter

Cobourg Police are investigating after someone painted numerous stencils in Henley’s Arcade overnight promoting the shooting of meth dealers.

Six stencils were discovered in two areas of Henley’s Arcade on Saturday, October 19, 2019 and read, “shoot your local meth dealer.”

Local businessman and councillor Adam Bureau stated “painting something like this anywhere isn’t the way to tackle this problem.”

Cobourg is not immune to the problem of drugs and opioids, and the phrase appears to have been done on a stencil, then spray painted with red paint in different areas of the arcade.

“Promoting violence is not the way to tackle this problem and it’s also defacing municipal property which will be a cost to the taxpayer. This will not help anybody.”

“Somebody took the time to do this and they should be charged.”

If anyone has any information they are asked to call Cobourg Police or CrimeStoppers.

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!

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision

Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside local EMS and fire

Read More...

Video – High Winds Keep Hydro Crews and Emergency Services Busy Across Northumberland County

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSFsaQM9kIk High winds sweeping across Northumberland County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, kept hydro crews, firefighters and municipal workers responding

Read More...

Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu