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The Durham Region Police Service is seeking suspects following an incident where shots were fired in Ajax. The event transpired on Saturday, March 1, 2025, around 5:20 p.m. in the vicinity of Mackenzie Avenue and Bayly Street West. According to police reports, a male was targeted while seated
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During a nationwide law enforcement initiative known as Project Steel, the Durham Region Police Service made significant strides in addressing online child sexual exploitation. The operation, led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) from February 17 to February 28, 2025, saw active participation across multiple regions, including Durham. Within
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A male suspect has been apprehended following an incident involving a firearm in Whitby. According to the Durham Region Police Service, the incident transpired at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, near the intersection of Dundas Street West and Frances Street. The police report indicates that
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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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The Durham Region has issued a reminder to drivers to make complete stops at intersections and check both directions before proceeding. This guideline is a part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. The initiative focuses on preventative measures to enhance safety at intersections, aimed at protecting
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The Region of Durham has announced a new community engagement project to temporarily transform a vacant lot at 350 Ritson Road South in Oshawa into a community space. Known as the "Ritson and Olive Temporary Placemaking Project," this initiative is expected to span four years. According to the
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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