Exclusive – Breaking News – Person Taken Away in Handcuffs After Incident with Cobourg Mayor

In Local, Police Blotter

There has been no release from Cobourg Police concerning an incident involving Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland.

Late in the evening on Wednesday, October 23, 2025 a witness told Today’s Northumberland they saw a person yelling at the Mayor outside of Victoria Hall at approximately 11 p.m.

At one point a security guard was standing near the Mayor, but went inside shortly after the altercation took place.

The person was shouting so loud at the mayor it echoed down King Street.

During the incident, Councillor Adam Bureau approached from Second Street and got in between the individual and the Mayor appearing to try and calm the person down.

The individual had a wagon and a number of items with him.

A short time later, three police cruisers arrived in front of Victoria Hall and took the individual into custody placing him into the back seat of the police cruiser.

Today’s Northumberland has reached out to the Mayor and Councillor Bureau who is also Chair of the Police Services Board for comment.

“I do not discuss issues about my personal security in the public,” stated Cleveland.

There was no response from Bureau.

Today’s Northumberland has sent a e-mail to the Cobourg Police Service asking for details.

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

You may also read!

Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation

Read More...

In My Opinion – Something Has Got to Change: Cobourg’s 310 Division Street Problem Is Affecting Everyone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnJ3m2KQRYs Something has got to change. What's happening on the streets of Cobourg is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Regardless of

Read More...

Northumberland OPP Supports Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive

The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is once again supporting the Municipality of Trent Hills Fire

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu