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Two individuals have been arrested in Oshawa in connection with firearm and drug possession. The arrests were made following a police investigation on March 28, 2025. Officers from the Central East Division responded to a domestic disturbance incident located near Simcoe Street North and King Street East in Oshawa. Upon
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The Durham Region Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for Jared Mercieca, a 36-year-old male, in connection with two separate instances of sexual assault. In January 2025, while visiting friends in Clarington, Mercieca allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a nine-year-old child.
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Durham Region Police Service is seeking assistance to identify a suspect involved in an assault at a restaurant in Ajax. The incident took place near Harwood Avenue South and Kingston Road West and involved a suspect using an unknown substance to attack a victim. The victim sustained minor injuries and
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Authorities have arrested a man following an investigation into the use of counterfeit money at various stores in the Durham Region. The suspect was detained by members of the Financial Crimes Unit after allegedly passing fake currency in several retail locations. The Durham Regional Police Service reported that counterfeit bills
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A 48-year-old woman has been arrested by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Financial Crimes Unit. The arrest follows an investigation where she is accused of using false identification to impersonate numerous individuals and withdraw money from their bank accounts. The Financial Crimes Unit conducted an in-depth investigation, which concluded
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Durham Region Police Service is searching for two individuals involved in an incident where an officer was hit by a vehicle during an attempted arrest in Oshawa on March 21, 2025. The event took place around 1:30 p.m., involving a unit member of Project Attire. The vehicle, described
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Durham Regional Police Service is currently searching for two individuals following an incident in Oshawa. On March 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an officer attempting an arrest was struck by a vehicle. The officer was part of Project Attire and was aiming to arrest a 31-year-old woman,
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Durham Region Police Service announced that 11 individuals were arrested in connection with Project Carbon, which targets organized auto theft in the region. The police operation resulted in multiple charges related to these activities, with investigations continuing to identify further individuals involved. Project Carbon was implemented in response to a
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The DRPS hosted a 'Freezin for a Reason' Polar Plunge on March 22, 2025, in Oshawa, Ontario. Approximately 150 participants joined the event to support Special Olympics Ontario, helping to raise over $40,000. This figure exceeds the previous year's fundraising efforts by more than $10,
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Durham Region Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect involved in a street-level robbery in Whitby. According to police, the suspect approached an elderly individual with a knife and demanded money. The incident occurred in Whitby, which is within the Durham Region policing area. Police have
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A Milton man has been arrested in connection with a fraud case involving lumber products valued at more than $46,000. The investigation, carried out by the Financial Crimes Unit, led to the arrest, according to statements from police authorities. The fraud was centered around lumber transactions and resulted in
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The Durham Region Police Service has confirmed that Keith Theodore Constantin, who is classified as a high-risk offender, has been returned to custody. This development follows a breach of a court order, according to a statement released by the police. Constantin is recognized by law enforcement as posing a significant