Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Facing Charges After Bystander Rescues Child from Cobourg Harbour

In Police Blotter

Male Arrested for Failing to Provide Necessaries of Life

A Cobourg man faces charges after a police investigation into an incident involving a child at the Cobourg waterfront.

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police responded to the marina after a bystander pulled a child from the water. Emergency services attended and treated the child, who was transported to Northumberland Hills Hospital for precautionary measures. The Children’s Aid Society was contacted to assist with the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with Fail to Provide Necessaries of Life; Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal and Being intoxicated in public place.

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

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Overnight Winter Warming Room Opens November 27th at County Headquarters in Cobourg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUrKtFNuUDc Northumberland County will open the doors to an overnight Warming Room at County Headquarters (555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg) beginning

Read More...

Suspect Facing a Number of Drug Charges Has Died While in Custody

A suspect facing a number of criminal charges has died while in custody. Thirty-nine-year-old Cory Keers was arrested on November

Read More...

Cobourg Mayor Sends Letter to Today’s Northumberland Making Sure Community Has All the Information

(Today's Northumberland file photo) https://todaysnorthumberland.ca/2025/11/19/cobourg-police-board-passed-budget-back-to-council-after-council-passes-it-back-to-them/ Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland sent Today's Northumberland an e-mail regarding a recent story. "I am sending this

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu