On Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:10 p.m., police were dispatched to a business on Covert Street in the Town of Cobourg for a report of possible impaired driving.
Police located the driver in a vehicle matching the description provided. Investigation revealed signs of impairment by alcohol. The driver refused to comply with a demand for a breath sample.
As a result of the police investigation, a 78-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with Failure or refusal to comply with demand.
The driver was released on an undertaking, received a 90-day licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
The Cobourg Police Service encourages the public to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911. Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada, yet every impaired driving crash is preventable. By calling 911 and reporting suspected impaired drivers to the police, everyone can play a role in keeping roads and waterways safe. Always plan for a safe ride home, designate a sober driver, or call a friend, a relative, or a cab.
This winter, YMCA Northumberland is running Operation Red Nose, the safe ride service. We encourage everyone to call ORN at (905) 377-1218 during the evenings and hours of operation for a safe, reliable ride home. Visit ymcanrt.org/orn/ and follow the YMCA Northumberland Facebook page for more information on how their volunteers can help get you and your car home safely this holiday season.