Cobourg Police Service reports a series of arrests over the weekend involving animal cruelty, theft, trespassing, and breaches of court-ordered conditions.
On Saturday, November 29, a 19-year-old Cobourg man was arrested after a dog was injured during a family dispute in North Cobourg. Officers found two men in a physical altercation and the injured dog in the backyard. The accused faces multiple charges, including uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and cruelty to animals. Both the man and the dog received medical treatment.
The same weekend, a 32-year-old Cobourg woman was arrested following a shoplifting investigation on Elgin Street West. Suspected fentanyl was discovered during the arrest. She faces charges including theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, failure to comply with a probation order, and possession of a Schedule I substance. She was held for a Show Cause Hearing and later released under court conditions.
Police also responded to a trespassing complaint on November 29, resulting in the arrest of a 35-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man. Both were on probation orders with conditions prohibiting contact and are now facing multiple breaches. Suspected fentanyl was located on the woman. Both were remanded after Show Cause Hearings.
Finally, on November 30, a 35-year-old woman from Carrying Place was arrested after a traffic stop revealed she was violating her release conditions. She was released on an undertaking.
Cobourg Police continue to investigate these incidents and remind residents to report concerns promptly to ensure community safety.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)