Coverage of all criminal activity in and around Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and the rest of Clarington.
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A 33-year-old man from Whitby was arrested on March 3, 2025, in Oshawa, within a stolen vehicle. Officers from the Central East Division of the Durham Region Police Service found him in possession of various drugs during a routine patrol at a parking lot near Stevenson Road South and King
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Durham Region Police are investigating an act of vandalism involving hate-motivated graffiti on playground equipment in Clarington. On March 1, 2025, police responded to reports from Stuart Park, located at 58 Stuart Road, where swastikas and profane language were found spray-painted on a slide and beneath a playground panel. Authorities
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Authorities reported an attempted vehicle theft in Ajax, Ontario, early on March 2, 2025. The Durham Regional Police Service stated that officers responded to an incident in progress at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Pickett Street. The response involved members of the West Division and the DRPS K9 Unit,
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Oshawa Man Charged in Air Conditioning Unit Thefts Michael De Laurentiis, a 41-year-old male without a fixed address, faces several charges following incidents of theft involving air conditioning units in Oshawa. The Durham Region Police Service has charged De Laurentiis in connection to incidents at 214 Simcoe Street North, where
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Police in Oshawa executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant on February 27, 2025. During the operation, a male suspect was apprehended without any complications. Law enforcement officers seized quantities of crack cocaine and crystal methamphetamine. According to a statement from the Durham Region Police Service, the
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The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is facilitating two events aimed at assisting local students with access to prom and graduation attire. These events are titled 'Gowns for Grads' and 'Suits for Youths.' The 'Gowns for Grads' event will distribute dresses and relevant accessories.
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The 2024 Missing Persons Report has been released by the Durham Region Police Service, as required under O.Reg.182/19 of the Missing Persons Act, 2018. This report, accessible to the public, provides data on cases throughout the Durham Region, including those that may concern residents in Clarington. The
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A 36-year-old woman from Peterborough has been charged with fraud-related offenses following an incident at a Money Mart location in Oshawa. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the woman allegedly cashed a fraudulent cheque and obtained over $30,000 on December 4, 2024. The Financial Crimes Unit of the
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Two individuals have been charged following a traffic stop in Oshawa where a significant amount of fentanyl was discovered. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident happened on the evening of Sunday, February 23, 2025. Officers from the Central East Division conducted the stop at approximately 8:20
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Authorities in Oshawa are conducting a search for Deborrah, a 71-year-old woman who has gone missing. According to the Durham Region Police Service, she was last observed on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the vicinity of Simcoe Street North and Bond Street West. Police have indicated concerns for her well-being,
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A woman has been charged with several counts of fraud by the Durham Regional Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. The woman is accused of carrying out fraudulent activities over a specific period, which reportedly involved misappropriation of personal information and unauthorized financial transactions. The police have identified numerous
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The Durham Regional Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for a 32-year-old male suspect in connection with telephone banking fraud incidents in Bowmanville. Earlier, a "Help Solve a Crime" news release had sought public assistance to identify the man involved in these crimes in September 2024. The