On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Cobourg Police Service commenced an investigation into an assault that occurred in the area of Fisher Street and Kerr Street in the Town of Cobourg in which two males dressed in dark clothing and wearing face coverings entered a wooded area and assaulted two individuals with bear spray and a baseball bats.
Through investigation, the Cobourg Police Service Criminal Investigations Bureau confirmed that the victims and suspects were well known to each other, and the suspect’s identities were confirmed. One male was previously arrested on July 16, 2025, while the second male remained at large and police continued to search for him.
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, members of the Port Hope and Cobourg Police Services, with the assistance of the Belleville Police Service K9 Unit, located and arrested 44-year-old Jason ROBITAILLE of Cobourg in an apartment complex in the Town of Port Hope.
As a result of the investigation, ROBITAILLE is charged with the following offences:
Five counts of Fail to comply with probation order
While at large, a subsequent warrant was issued for ROBITAILLE’s, for which he was also arrested, and faces the three additional counts of Fail to comply with probation.
ROBITAILLE is currently being held pending a bail hearing.
The Cobourg Police would like to thank the public, as well as the Port Hope and Belleville Police Services, for their ongoing assistance in this investigation.
COBOURG (July 17, 2025, 8:00 a.m.) – On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Cobourg Police Service commenced an investigation into an assault that occurred in the area of Fisher Street and Kerr Street in the Town of Cobourg in which two males dressed in dark clothing and wearing face coverings entered a wooded area and assaulted two individuals with bear spray and a baseball bats.
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a weapon
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Disguise with intent
Administer Noxious Thing (bear spray)
Through investigation, the CPS Criminal Investigations Bureau confirmed that the victims and suspects were well known to each other, and the suspect’s identities were confirmed.
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with the assistance of uniform officers, 50-year-old Kevin OAKLEY, of Waterloo, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Disguise with intent
- Administer Noxious Thing (bear spray)
The accused was held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody.
The second suspect remains at large, and a warrant has been obtained for his arrest. He is identified as 44-year-old Jason ROBITAILLE of Cobourg. (see photo). ROBITAILLE is wanted for the following offences:
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Disguise with intent
- Administer Noxious Thing (bear spray)
- Five counts of Fail to comply with probation order
Police continue to search for ROBITAILLE. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the police at 905-372-6821 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting stopcrimehere.ca. Tips received through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward. If located, do not approach and call 911 immediately.
Author: Pete Fisher
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