(Today’s Northumberland file photo)
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) bi-weekly update provides an overview of break and enters, theft from motor vehicles, mischief, and other crime trends in the Town of Cobourg over two weeks. From June to August, the bi-weekly report will include an update on Dynamic Patrol efforts and their impact over the same period.
From August 12 to 25, 2024, CPS responded to 816 calls for service.
• Break and enter: None for this timeframe
• Theft from vehicles: three (3) – Division Street, King Street East (2)
• Distraction Thefts: None this timeframe
• Mischief: Two (2) – Division Street, College Street (vehicle damage)
• Four (4) fraud reports – IT support scam, Phone Scam, fraudulent purchases on credit card, and
impersonation
2024 CPS Downtown Community Safety Action Plan – Dynamic Patrol
Since May 1, 2024, the 2024 Downtown Action Plan comprises a series of proactive crime prevention measures alongside ongoing harm reduction programs. Dynamic Patrol was deployed in the downtown area and surrounding neighbourhoods and parks at the beginning of May and will continue throughout the spring and summer. This initiative focuses on increasing police presence, engagement opportunities, bail enforcement, warrant execution, and probation condition compliance in the Town of Cobourg.
From August 12 to 25, police conducted 57 foot patrols, responded to six suspected drug poisoning calls, and conducted 93 property checks within the downtown core and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Victoria Park and east to the encampment.
During this time, officers issued:
• Five Liquor License tickets
• Ten Trespass to Property tickets
• 31 Highway Traffic Act tickets
A total of 29 arrests were made during this time period in the Town of Cobourg.
• Five arrests were individuals wanted on outstanding warrants or for bail violations.
• Four individuals were arrested on a warrant held by another police service and were returned to the
jurisdiction of the warrant.
Dynamic Patrol is an ongoing initiative, and officers will be deployed as necessary in various areas of the
community. In addition to enhancing police-related responses to ensure people feel safe, CPS continues to work with partners and community agencies to support all residents. The Homelessness Addiction Response Program (HARP) and Mental Health Engagement and Response Team (M-HEART) continue to connect with residents and conduct daily patrols throughout the Town of Cobourg.
(Editor’s Note: There is no indication if there has been any arrests in relation to the drug poisoning/s that have taken place in Cobourg)
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
