Wingham Free Press
COBOURG (September 21, 2025) – A Cobourg Police Service officer was exposed to fentanyl during a warrant arrest earlier this evening. A 33-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges. On September 21, at approximately 7:45 p.m., police on patrol observed an individual wanted on a bench warrant. During the arrest, one officer began exhibiting symptoms consistent with […]
A Cobourg man is facing sexual assault charges after a police investigation. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Cobourg Police Service Criminal Investigations Bureau began an investigation into allegations of sexual offences. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and is facing the following charges: The accused was held for […]
Male Arrested for Failing to Comply with Release Order On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Cobourg Police responded to a disturbance in the area of King Street and Division Street in Cobourg. Upon arrival, officers located a male who was known to have an outstanding warrant. The male was arrested on the […]
COBOURG (September 17, 2025) – The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is currently investigating two thefts of lottery tickets from two gas stations in the Town of Cobourg. On September 4, 2025, police responded to a report of theft from a gas station on Division Street. At approximately 5:20 p.m., a man entered the store and while […]
A 59-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after driving while prohibited. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of University Avenue West at Division Street when he observed a man operating a vehicle that was on numerous driving suspensions and prohibitions, including conditions not to […]
A 38-year-old Port Hope man has been arrested and charged with impaired driving. On Friday, March 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., police responded to reports of a possible impaired driver at a business near Division Street and Highway 401. Police stopped the vehicle and investigated the driver, who was displaying erratic behaviour and was subsequently […]
A Cobourg man faces charges after a theft from a local business was reported. On Saturday, February 8, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, police were called to a business on Division Street in Cobourg. A staff member witnessed a man selecting items from the store, concealing them, and leaving the store without making payment. He […]
Four arrests were made as a result of two Drug Search Warrants executed in the Town of Cobourg. As part of an ongoing enhanced enforcement strategy targeting illegal drug activity affecting Northumberland County and the safety of our citizens, the Cobourg Police Service commenced an investigation into drug activity at 351 and 353 John Street […]
A 43-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police were called to a theft from a local business. On January 22, 2025, police attended a business near Division Street and Munroe Street regarding a theft report. Police identified a suspect from video surveillance footage. Through investigation it was determined that the male was currently bound […]
A 55-year-old Cobourg man is facing multiple charges in relation to a break and enter. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a man entered a business on William Street in Cobourg and stole several food items. At approximately 1:00 p.m., the same man re-attended and stole more food items. Police identified the […]