Oshawa man charged after death threats at Cobourg business

A 59-year-old Oshawa man is facing multiple charges after Cobourg police responded to a report of threats at a business in Cobourg on November 4, Cobourg Police Service said.

Police responded at about 7:45 p.m. to a business in the area of King Street and Division Street after a report of threats, and learned that an individual allegedly uttered threats to cause death after being refused service, police said.

During the investigation, police determined the vehicle the individual was driving had been reported stolen from Oshawa earlier that evening. There were no injuries, police said.

Tracy Trinkwon of Oshawa was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and driving while under suspension. He was held for a bail hearing. The charges have not been proven in court.