Cobourg Police – Woman Arrested for Weapons and Cannabis Related Offences

In Police Blotter

On November 25, at 1:00 pm, officers from the Cobourg Police Service were dispatched to a call in Cobourg’s downtown area with a report that a pellet gun had been discharged.

Police attended the area and located a woman in possession of several pellet guns. As a result of police investigation, 22-year-old Karleigh HORSLEY of Cobourg was arrested and charged with the following offences:
1. Carry Concealed Weapon contrary to section 90 of the Criminal Code
2. Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place contrary to section 8(1)(a) of the Cannabis Act
3. Alter or offer to alter the chemical or physical properties of cannabis by use of an organic solvent
contrary to section 12(1)(b) of the Cannabis Act
4. Fail to Comply with Judicial Release Order contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
5. Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code x3

HORSLEY was held in custody pending a Show Cause Hearing on November 26, 2020.

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!

Ontario Taking Action to Improve Student Achievement

Province launches expert advisory body to examine EQAO testing and student outcomes The Ontario government is appointing an advisory body

Read More...

Ganaraska Conservation Board Opposes Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation

The Province is proposing consolidating Ontario’s 36 local Conservation Authorities into seven Regional Authorities. As proposed, the Ganaraska Region Conservation

Read More...

Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Emergency Room Wait Time Dashboard and Self Arrival Kiosk

Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the launch of a new Emergency Department (ED) Wait

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu