Two individuals are facing weapons and drug charges after a traffic stop in Cobourg on Saturday night led to the seizure of drugs, a replica firearm, and suspected stolen property.
On October 3, 2026, police on general patrol observed a man wearing a balaclava enter a vehicle in a parking lot on Elgin Street West.
Further investigation revealed the driver was suspended from driving and subject to a firearms prohibition order.
Police conducted a traffic stop on Burnham Street and arrested the driver for driving while under suspension. During the arrest and subsequent search, officers seized approximately 30 grams of MDMA, a small quantity of marijuana, numerous sealed and open alcohol containers, a Glock BB gun, a knife, an Ontario licence plate, a balaclava, cellphones, and cash.
As a result of the investigation, Stephen Galloway-Ellis (20) of Hastings, was charged with:
- Driving While Under Suspension
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Carry Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
- Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
- Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
- Fail or Refuse Demand
Police also arrested a 17-year-old female passenger, who was charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
- Person Under 19 Years Having Liquor
- Consuming Liquor in Unauthorized Place
The youth was released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date. Galloway-Ellis was held for a bail hearing.
