Matthew Donald ADLAM has been released after serving his sentence for a number of sexual assault related offences and is currently residing in Oshawa. The Durham Regional Police Service is warning the public about a high-risk offender who has recently been released into the community. This individual has a history of serious criminal convictions, including Sexual […]
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Police are searching for a suspect after a male was shot in Oshawa. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at a residence in the area of Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West. The victim was in his residence when the suspect […]

A youth and adult male are in custody after an armed street level robbery in Oshawa. On Monday, September 29, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Albert Street and Fisher Street. A 19-year-old and 17-year-old male met with the victim to […]

Three youths have been arrested after an armed robbery in Ajax. Two of the youth were already on court-imposed conditions relating to previous robbery charges. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members of West Division responded to a robbery at a Shoppers Drug Mart, located at 15 Westney Road North, Ajax. The […]

Police are warning the public about a growing scam involving fraudsters posing as bank employees and convincing victims to hand over their bank cards and PIN numbers. The DRPS Fraud Unit has received 41 reports so far this year with losses of more than $200,000. In recent cases, victims have received phone calls from suspects […]

One male is in custody and another is wanted after a male was struck with a firearm at a bar in Pickering. On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of West Division responded to an armed person call at the Knights Corner Pub and Grill, located at 605 Kingston Road. Two males […]

A male is in custody after fraudulently collecting over $2.5 million for an investment scam. In June 2024, the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) began an investigation into a male who told two victims he was a financial trader and could guarantee high returns on investments using the platform ‘Interactive Brokers’. Between March 2023 and […]

A male is facing charges after driving dangerously through a high school field and a nearby walking trail in Oshawa. On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to reports of a vehicle driving dangerously through the parking lot and sports field of G.L. Roberts Collegiate Vocational Institute […]

Police are investigating after a female was found deceased with obvious signs of a trauma at a residence in Newcastle. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 9:10 a.m., members of East Division responded to an unknown trouble call at a residence in the area of Farrow Avenue and Highway 2. Officers located a female […]