A 44-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on warrants after police conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Cobourg Friday night.
On Friday, November 1, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police on patrol observed a vehicle parked illegally in front of a residence on John Street in Cobourg. Police learned that the validation sticker was expired, and the registered owner was a suspended driver.
Police conducted a traffic stop, and the driver identified themselves as the registered owner. The driver was unable to provide any documentation. As a result, the driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act withdriving a motor vehicle with no validation on a plate, failing to surrender a permit for a motor vehicle, and failing to surrender licence.
During the traffic stop, police observed a male passenger trying to conceal himself under a blanket in the front passenger seat and a child in the back.
Police investigation revealed that the man was wanted on numerous unendorsed warrants with CPS and was on a restraining order not to be in contact with the driver and child in the car.
As a result, the 44-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the three outstanding warrants with CPS and for breaching his restraining order. The accused was charged with the following offences:
1. Disobey Court Order
2. Three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance
3. Impaired Operation
4. Fail to Attend for Fingerprints
5. Fail to Attend Court
6. Passenger Fail to Wear Seat Belt (HTA)
The accused was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.
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
