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Male Armed with Shotgun Arrested After Making Threats

A male is in custody after he made threats with a shotgun outside a residence in Oshawa. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Thornton Road North and Winchester Road West.  A male made threats with a shotgun […]

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Drive By Shooting – Suspect(s) At Large

A suspect is being sought after shots were fired into a residence in Whitby. On Sunday December 22, 2024, at approximately 10:35 p.m., members of Central West Division responded for gun shots reported in the area of Rivers Edge Place and Taunton Road East.  A male wearing dark clothing was seen fleeing the area in […]

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ATV Crash Leaves Man with Life-Threatening Injuries

A 29-year-old male remains in life-threatening condition after a single-vehicle collision in Clarington. On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members from East Division were called to Station Street in Orono for a single-vehicle collision. A 29-year-old male from Orono had been operating an off-road vehicle (ATV) when he lost control and was […]

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DRPS RIDE Week 5 Results

DRPS completed its fifth week of the 2024 Festive RIDE program, stopping more than 2,300 vehicles and charging 21 drivers with impaired driving offences. More than 200 drivers were given roadside breath tests. Durham Regional officers conducted RIDE checks throughout the Region with the following totals (the numbers in brackets reflect 2023 week five totals […]

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Armed Home Invasion – Suspects At Large #TCB

Several suspects are being sought after an armed break-and-enter at a residence in Ajax. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., members of West Division responded to an armed break-an-enter at a residence in the area of Rossland Road East and Lloydminster Avenue.  Witnesses reported that several males armed with handguns broke into […]

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Shots Fired

Police are appealing for witnesses after a late-night shooting on Thursday in Ajax. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of West Division responded to the area of Wilsongary Circle and Gavin Lane for reports of gunshots. Officers arrived on scene and located multiple shell casings in the area. One residence has […]

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3 Arrested Following Stolen Vehicle Collision

Three males are facing charges after they fled from a stolen vehicle following a collision in Clarington. On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 1:55 a.m., members of East Division responded to a collision in the area of Brown Street and King Street East.  A black Honda SUV left the roadway and hit a light […]

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Unidentified Female Killed In Collision – Sohaib Abdallah LOUNES Arrested

An unidentified female was fatally injured after a vehicle she was riding in lost control and left the roadway in Pickering. On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members from West Division responded to a collision involving a rolled over vehicle on Brock Road near Mowbray Street.  A black 2018 Audi sedan was […]

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Shots Fired Into Child’s Bedroom

Police are investigating after shots fired Wednesday morning in Oshawa. On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at approximately 2:05 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to the area of Mary Street North and Taunton Road East after receiving a call for the sound of gunshots.  Officers arrived on scene and located a number of shell […]

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Numerous Shots Fired

On Monday, December 16, 2024, at approximately 3 a.m., members of North Division responded to the area of Peace Street and Davidson Street in Cannington for an armed person. Officers arrived on scene and were able to review video footage which captured the sound of gunshots. A series of six shots is heard, and then […]