Coverage of all criminal activity in and around Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and the rest of Clarington.
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Three individuals have been hospitalized following a shooting incident in Newtonville, Ontario. The Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) reported that the shooting took place overnight, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. The DRPS has confirmed that the third suspect involved in the Newtonville shooting from June 2022 has been
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has reported the results of the fourth week of its 2024 Festive RIDE program, an initiative designed to reduce impaired driving during the holiday season. According to the DRPS, officers conducted stops on over 3,500 vehicles across the Durham Region, which includes 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