Cobourg Police – Impaired by Drug Arrest

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On Saturday May 16th 2020 Police were dispatched to an erratic driver in the north west area of the Town of Cobourg.

While on route to the call the driver rear-ended another motor vehicle at the intersection of William St. and University Ave. W.

The accused, Colby MCMILLAN an 18 year-old-male from the Town of Cobourg was arrested for impaired by drug and through investigation the accused was charged with the following offences:

1. Operation While Impaired by Drug – Contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

2. Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle – Contrary to Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

3. Novice Driver – Presence of Drug – Contrary to Section 44.2(4) of the Highway Traffic Act

4. Person Under 19 Years Possess Cannabis – Contrary to Section 10(1)

5. Drive Vehicle with Cannabis in Open Baggage Readily Available – Contrary to Section 12(1) of the Cannabis Act 2017

The accused was released from custody with a future court date.

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

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