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Youth charged after 3D-printed firearm parts seized in Pickering
A youth faces charges after DRPS investigators seized a 3D printer and an incomplete polymer receiver for a 3D-printable semi-automatic firearm at a Pickering residence. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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AI-generated illustrationMale Arrested After Making Threats to Shoot Synagogue
Durham police say a 19-year-old Whitby man faces a hate-motivated threats charge after an investigation into online threats against a synagogue in Durham Region. Police say the allegation has not been proven in court.
AI-generated illustrationOshawa man charged after sexual assault investigation
Durham Regional Police say Nicholas Paul LAFRANCE, 23, of Oshawa faces three charges; the allegations have not been proven in court.
DRPS charges 41-year-old after alleged romance fraud affecting five victims
Five victims allegedly lost more than $1 million between 2020 and 2025; the allegations have not been proven in court.
CrimeDRPS charges Pickering man in alleged sexual assaults involving two children
The alleged offences occurred on numerous occasions in Pickering and Toronto between November 2025 and July 2026; the allegations have not been proven in court.
Public SafetyDRPS seeks tips after fatal Oshawa altercation
Durham police say a 23-year-old Oshawa man died after a physical altercation near Simcoe Street North and Winchester Road East.
Public SafetyDRPS seeks suspects in Pickering dealership break-in
Durham police are seeking tips after suspects allegedly broke into a Pickering dealership and stole a safe from 940 Kingston Road.
Public Safety$25,000 reward offered in Beaverton break-in case
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward for information that helps investigators make arrests in a Beaverton break-and-enter.
Public SafetyPolice seek suspects after Pickering home invasion
DRPS says suspects broke into a Pickering residence, assaulted tenants, stole items, and fled in a vehicle.
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23-year-old arrested after allegedly striking officers while fleeing police
A 23-year-old Ajax male turned himself in on October 1 and faces multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after allegedly striking two officers while fleeing police. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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23-year-old arrested after allegedly striking officers while fleeing police
A 23-year-old Ajax male turned himself in on October 1 and faces multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after allegedly striking two officers while fleeing police. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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$25,000 reward offered in Beaverton break-in case
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward for information that helps investigators make arrests in a Beaverton break-and-enter.
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DRPS asks public to help find missing 14-year-old from Courtice
Police say Cairo was last seen near Nash Road and Old Varcoe Road on September 21 and remain concerned for his safety.
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23-year-old arrested after allegedly striking officers while fleeing police
A 23-year-old Ajax male turned himself in on October 1 and faces multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after allegedly striking two officers while fleeing police. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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Male Arrested After Making Threats to Shoot Synagogue
Durham police say a 19-year-old Whitby man faces a hate-motivated threats charge after an investigation into online threats against a synagogue in Durham Region. Police say the allegation has not been proven in court.
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Male arrested following sexual assault investigation in Ajax
DRPS officers arrested a male suspect after a sexual assault call at a residence near Lake Driveway West and Hawkins Crescent in Ajax on October 1. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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Male charged in counterfeit-money scheme after Help Solve a Crime tip
A 19-year-old Toronto male faces fraud and counterfeit-money charges after DRPS identified him with help from a Help Solve a Crime post. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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