Driver Charged Following Collision
A driver has been charged following a two-vehicle collision in Cobourg.
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision at Elgin Street East and Birchwood Trail in Cobourg. Two individuals were transported to hospital as a precaution. One driver was charged with careless driving, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Vehicle Entries
A 44-year-old Cobourg man has been charged after police responded to a report of individuals entering a vehicle.
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police responded to the area of John Street and James Street in Cobourg after receiving a report of two individuals entering an unoccupied vehicle. Police spoke with the vehicle owner and a witness and located a man matching the description of the individual who entered the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 from a motor vehicle. The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date.
Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired Driving
A 20-year-old Cobourg man has been charged with impaired driving.
On October 29, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Campbell Street and University Street in Cobourg. Police located the described vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.
As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with operation while impaired, blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). The vehicle was impounded, and the accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date.
Cobourg Man Facing Multiple Charges
A 58-year-old Cobourg man is facing multiple charges following an intimate partner violence investigation.
On October 13, 2026, police responded to a report of a disturbance at a Cobourg residence. Police learned that a verbal dispute between a couple escalated, resulting in a woman being assaulted by her partner. A second individual who intervened was also assaulted. Minor injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, on October 29, 2026, a 58-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with assault – spousal, assault with a weapon – spousal, assault causing bodily harm, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Author: Pete Fisher
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