A 38-year-old Cobourg man is facing multiple charges after police made an arrest with the assistance of the public Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday, December 28, 2024, at approximately 2:10 p.m., members of the Cobourg Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch and Bail Compliance Initiative were in the area of Elgin Street East and Denton Drive in Cobourg when they observed a male known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant with another police service.
Officers approached the male and attempted to take him into custody at which time he began to assault the arresting officer. Several members of the public who were driving by stopped their vehicles and assisted the officer in taking the male into custody.
During the arrest, a replica firearm, a quantity of drugs, and stolen bank cards were located on the male.
As a result, 38-year-old Kyle GRIEDER of Cobourg was arrested and charged with the following offences:
1. Assault with intent to resist arrest contrary to section 270(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
2. Possession of imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code
3. Carry concealed weapon contrary to section 90 of the Criminal Code
4. Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin) contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
5. Possession of a schedule I substance – crystal methamphetamine contrary to section 4(1) of the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
6. Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act
7. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a Show Cause Hearing and has since been remanded into custody.
The Cobourg Police Service would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the members of the public who stopped to assist the officer.
Author: Pete Fisher
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