Cobourg Police – Theft and Fail to Comply

In Police Blotter

On the afternoon of Saturday, February 6, 2021, police were dispatched to an address on Division Street in the Town of Cobourg with a report of a man stealing items from a closed business.

Police located the suspect, and after a brief foot pursuit Richard ADRIAANS, a 28-year-old male from the Town of Cobourg, was arrested.

Police located a small quantity of fentanyl and some stolen property.

As a result of the investigation, the accused was charged with the following offences:

1. Theft Under $5000 – Contrary to Section 334(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

2. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – Contrary to Section 355(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance – to wit Fentanyl – Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

4. Obstruct Police – Contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

5. Enter Premises when Prohibited – Contrary to Section 2(1)(a)(i) of the Trespass to Property Act

6. Fail to Comply with Probation – Contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada x2

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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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