Cobourg Police – Numerous Charges Following Traffic Stop (No Name Released)

In Police Blotter

Port Hope resident charged after police conduct traffic stop

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 10:26 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop near College Street and James Street in the Town of Cobourg.

As a result of the police investigation, the driver was arrested for possession of a schedule 1 substance. Upon arrest, police located a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine and cocaine.

The 22-year-old man from Port Hope was charged with the following offences:

1. Improper number plate light, contrary to sec 62(19) of the Highway Traffic Act

2. Driver Fail to surrender license, contrary to sec 33(1) Of the Highway Traffic Act

3. Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, contrary to sec 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act

4. Possession of a schedule 1 Substance (cocaine) contrary to sec 4(1) of the Controlled drugs and substance act

5. Possession of a schedule 1 Substance (crystal methamphetamine) contrary to sec 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act

6. Fail to surrender insurance card, contrary to section 3 (1) Of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

7. Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available, contrary to section 42(1)(b) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act

The man was released on an undertaking with a court date scheduled for July 6, 2022.

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!

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Pebble Beach Neighbourhood in Cobourg

The Town of Cobourg would like to inform community members the precautionary Boil Water Advisory that has been in

Read More...

Cobourg Police – Investigating A Series of Vehicle Entries

The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is currently investigating a series of vehicle entries that occurred overnight between October 14

Read More...

Kaitlin Corporation Offers to Transfer Remaining Camp 30 Lands and Buildings to Municipality of Clarington

The Jury Lands Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and revitalizing the historic Camp 30 site in Bowmanville,

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu