Man and woman charged for intoxication in public place – Cobourg Police Service

On the evening of Friday, December 11, Cobourg Police Service uniform officers were dispatched to the Via Rail Station in Cobourg on a call regarding an aggressive passenger on the train.

As a result of police investigation, 40-year-old Adam Peckford of Barrie Ontario, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Obstruct Peace Officer: Contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Escape from Lawful Custody: Contrary to Section 145(1)(a)
• Being Intoxicated in a Public Place: Liquor Licence Act 31(4)

Further, 39-year-old Angela Deschamps of Barrie Ontario, was also arrested and charged with the following offences:

1. Causing a Disturbance: Contrary to Section 175(1)(a()(i) Criminal Code of Canada
2. Obstruct Peace Officer: Contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
3. Being Intoxicated in a Public Place: Liquor Licence Act 31(4)

Both accused were later released with a future court date.