Cobourg Police Service

• 1 arrested after Cobourg police seize drugs, cigarettes, handgun, $103K in cash

  Police executed a search warrant at a man's home, where they seized approximately $184,000 worth of drugs and illegal cigarettes, along with a loaded handgun and cash.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2024
  
• Woman pulled knife during assault at encampment, Cobourg police say

  Cobourg police early Friday responded to a reported assault at an encampment in which a woman with a knife allegedly threatened an individual.

  Crime

  May 24, 2024
  
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• Cobourg police Dynamic Patrol reports 27 arrests, 9 overdoses downtown in May

  The Dynamic Patrol is part of the service's Spring 2024 Downtown Community Safety Action Plan with a focus on patrols in the downtown area, surrounding neighbourhoods and parks. 

  Crime

  May 23, 2024
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• Police in Cobourg, Ont. recover dozens of shopping carts, many at encampment

  Cobourg Police Service Chief Paul VandeGraaf says all 83 shopping carts — estimated to cost between $600 and $2,000 — were returned to the rightful stores.

  Crime

  May 21, 2024
• SIU clears Cobourg police officer of injury claims made by arrested man

  A man reported his hand was injured and that an officer had struck him. However, the SIU determined the man's injuries weren't the result of interaction with police.

  Crime

  May 17, 2024
• Cobourg marks 20th anniversary of murder of police Const. Chris Garrett

  Const. Chris Garrett was stabbed to death while responded to a reported robbery call on May 15, 2004. The call turned out to be part of a plot by a man to kill officers.

  Canada

  May 15, 2024
• 1 arrested, firearms seized from Cobourg residence: police

  Police on Sunday evening responded to a disturbance at a residence in the area of Burnham and Burwash streets. They say several unregistered firearms were found in the home.

  Crime

  Apr 22, 2024
• Northumberland County begins review of policing services

  The Town of Cobourg says it has passed motions to preclude it from participating in a review of policing services throughout Northumberland County.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2024
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• 1 arrested following fire behind Cobourg, Ont., businesses: police

  Around 6 a.m. on April 17, emergency crews responded to a report of a fire behind several businesses on Strathy Road. No injuries were reported.

  Crime

  Apr 19, 2024
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• Cobourg police probe ‘targeted event’ at residence

  The Cobourg Police Service say around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to an incident at a home on Alexandria Drive, in the town's northeast end.

  Crime

  Apr 19, 2024