On August 19th, 2023, at approximately 11:50 PM Cobourg Police approached a vehicle at a downtown parking lot after the driver appeared to be sleeping.
Police spoke with the driver, who was exhibiting signs of impairment by drug. As a result of Police investigation, a 39-year-old Cobourg man was arrested for
Operation while impaired (drug) Contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. The accused was released from custody on an undertaking with a court date scheduled for September 6th 2023.
Cobourg Police encourage the public to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911. Impaired driving is the #1 criminal cause of death in Canada and, yet, every impaired driving crash is preventable. By calling 911 and reporting suspected impaired drivers to police, everyone can play a role in keeping our roads and waterways safe and in reducing impaired driving crashes, deaths and injuries.
Always plan for a safe way to get home by calling a friend, a relative, a cab, or by designating a sober driver.