Cobourg police cruiser. /CPS photo
Assault charges were laid over the weekend after two separate incidents in Cobourg, say police.
On Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, the Cobourg Police Service issued releases about two alleged separate assaults.
On Sunday, Sept. 29, at about 6:30 p.m., police said they responded to an apartment in the downtown after a woman reported having a beer thrown at her by her partner.
No physical injuries were reported, said police.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 35-year-old Cobourg man was charged with assault with a weapon.
The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date, said police.
In another call Friday, at about 6 p.m., police said they responded to a report of an assault in-progress in the Victoria Park area.
After arriving on scene, police said they located the involved individuals and learned that a woman had allegedly slapped another woman across the face after a verbal confrontation.
No physical injuries were reported, said police.
As the result of the investigation, police said a 49-year-old Cobourg woman was arrested and charged with assault.
The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date, reported police.
Meanwhile, in another separate call Sunday, at about 8 a.m., police said they responded to the King Street East area to conduct a well-being check.
During the check, police allege an individual was observed to be engaged in an activity prohibited by a release order. As a result, the 32-year-old Cobourg woman was arrested and charged with failing to comply with a release order, said police.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released on her recognizance with a future court date, added police.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
