Coverage of all criminal activity in and around Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and the rest of Clarington.
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Two employees have been charged in relation to the death of a 79-year-old resident at an assisted living facility in Oshawa. The incident took place at Aspira Traditions of Durham Region, located at 1255 Bloor Street East. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, the resident was found on a
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A 34-year-old man was arrested in Pickering after allegedly making threats involving a firearm. The incident occurred on December 14, 2024, near Spruce Hill Road and Shadybrook Drive, according to the Durham Region Police Service. Police responded to reports of a man threatening to shoot people. Officers from the West
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On the night of December 12, 2024, police responded to reports of gunshots in Ajax, specifically in the area of Wilsongary Circle and Urwin Street. Officers discovered a residence with bullet holes in the front door. Shortly thereafter, a second shooting was reported at a property approximately one kilometer away
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A 35-year-old male from Ajax has been charged with multiple offenses following an investigation by the Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) of the Durham Region Police Service. The investigation, which began in November 2024, focused on allegations of firearm possession and human trafficking. On December 11, 2024, officers from the HTU,
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The Durham Regional Police Service is actively searching for a 15-year-old male named Michael, who has been missing since October 14, 2024. Michael was last seen in the vicinity of Goodfellow Street and McQuay Boulevard in Whitby. Authorities have expressed concerns for his well-being. Michael is described as a Black
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On December 7, 2024, a carjacking incident occurred in Pickering, involving a black Mercedes G550 SUV. The event took place around 10:50 p.m. near Taunton Road and Altona Road. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the victim's vehicle was intentionally hit by another vehicle. Upon
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Police are actively searching for a 46-year-old male named David Lewis, who is wanted on a Warrant of Committal. Lewis was last seen around 12:50 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2024, at Ontario Shores, located at 700 Gordon Street in Whitby. Authorities have indicated that Lewis requires medication,
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On December 8, 2024, a pedestrian was found deceased in a ditch along Regional Highway 2, east of Stapleton Road in Clarington. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) reported that the incident occurred during a snow event on the evening of December 7, 2024. The victim, a 31-year-old male, was
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On December 8, 2024, a fatal single-vehicle collision occurred in Courtice, Clarington. The incident took place at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Courtice Road, just south of Pebblestone Road. The vehicle, identified as a white crew cab Dodge Ram, was traveling northbound when it veered off the road, entered
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has completed the third week of its 2024 Festive RIDE program. During this period, over 4,000 vehicles were stopped, resulting in 16 impaired driving charges. The initiative, aimed at reducing impaired driving, saw a significant increase in roadside breath tests and Highway Traffic
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A 35-year-old man from Whitby has been arrested following an incident involving a firearm. On November 14, 2024, the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at another individual and made threats. The incident occurred near Byron Street South and Victoria Street East in Whitby. The suspect and the victim were reportedly
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A 29-year-old male from Toronto has been arrested following an investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service's Gun and Gang Unit. The investigation led to the seizure of two loaded firearms, a quantity of drugs, and a vehicle. On December 3, 2024, search warrants were executed at a