Category: Cobourg

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 opioid exposure. A second officer on scene immediately administered naloxone, and the officer was transported to the hospital for treatment. The officer is currently in fair condition.

Desiree Irwin (33) of Cobourg was arrested on the strength of a bench warrant for causing disturbance, failing to comply with probation, failing to attend court, failing to attend prints, and was further charged with Possession of a schedule 1 substance (fentanyl). The accused was held for bail.

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:

• Sexual Assault: Contrary to Section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Sexual Interference: Contrary to Section 151 of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Invitation to Sexual Touching: Contrary to Section 152 of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Make Sexually Explicit Material available to a person under 14 years of age: Contrary to Section 171.1(1)(c) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.

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 strength of the warrant.  As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old man from Cobourg was charged with Failing to Comply with a Release Order.  The male was held for a bail hearing.

A 53-year-old Cobourg man is facing mischief charges after causing damage to a vehicle in the Town of Cobourg.

At approximately 3:35 p.m., on September 17, 2025, police responded to a report of a male ramming a shopping cart into a car. Police learned that the suspect was walking across the street as the vehicle approached. As the complainant drove past, the accused turned the cart and rammed the vehicle. The complainant’s vehicle sustained minor damage.

As a result of the police investigation, a 53-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date.

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 an employee turned their back, the man stole approximately 124 lottery tickets.

A similar theft occurred at a second gas station on Division Street, where approximately three lottery tickets were stolen. The suspect was seen arriving and departing the area in a navy-blue Dodge Caravan.

*Note that the video and photos are from the incident on September 4 at approximately 5:20 p.m.

Police are investigating whether these incidents are connected to similar incidents in other jurisdictions. The investigation is ongoing, and police are looking to identify the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 905-372-6821 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting stopcrimehere.ca. Tips received through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.