A Cobourg man and Grafton woman are facing impaired charges after police responded to a business on Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at approximately 10:40 p.m., police were dispatched to a business on Elgin
Street West for the report of possible impaired driving.
Police attended and located two individuals in their respective vehicles matching the descriptions provided.
As a result of the police investigation, a 29-year-old Cobourg man and a 26-year-old Grafton woman were arrested and charged with operation while impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80mgs.
Both were released on undertakings, both received a 90-day licence suspension, and their vehicles were impounded for seven 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.
