Erratic Driver in Cobourg Turns Out Prohibited — Cannabis Seized, Vehicle Impounded

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with cannabis-related offences following a traffic stop.

On October 1, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle being driven erratically on Theatre Road in the Township of Hamilton.

While on patrol, officers located a vehicle matching the description on William Street in Cobourg, where it entered a commercial parking lot.

Following speaking to the driver, police learned that the motorist was prohibited from driving.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a number of black plastic bags containing loose cannabis material. The vehicle was also impounded for 45 days.

As a result, Luke BATEMAN (46), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–       Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place

–       Cultivate, propagate or harvest any cannabis plant at a place that is not their dwelling-house

–       Operation while prohibited

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in November.

Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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