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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 illustration23-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.
AI-generated illustrationOshawa man charged in counterfeit currency investigation
Dwain Glover, 43, of Oshawa is charged with fraud and uttering counterfeit money after a DRPS Financial Crimes Unit investigation. Allegations have not been proven in court.
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.
CrimeMale 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.
CrimeYouth 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.
CrimeOshawa man charged in alleged financial exploitation of elderly Ajax woman
An Oshawa man faces fraud and theft charges following a lengthy DRPS investigation into the alleged financial exploitation of an elderly Ajax woman. Allegations have not been proven in court.
CrimeCharges laid after Ajax FC probe finds more than $650,000 in transfers
Durham Regional Police say their Financial Crimes Unit began investigating Ajax FC banking irregularities in December 2024. Police say a review of several years of financial statements found more than $650,000 in league funds had been transferred to various accounts between early 2023 and 2024.
CrimeDRPS seeks Ajax man after two officers hurt in Oshawa
Police say a driver identified as Yaseen Waggan left the scene after a Tesla SUV struck two officers; both officers attended local hospitals.
CrimeDRPS 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.
CrimeDRPS seeks 23-year-old in Oshawa counterfeit-currency case
Police say a cellphone was bought for $1000 with cash later identified as counterfeit; the listed charges remain allegations not proven in court.
CrimeDRPS charges 57-year-old Whitby man in anti-Muslim investigation
Police say a 57-year-old Whitby man was taken into custody September 23 after a social-media investigation; he faces two charges, and police say the allegations have not been proven in court.
CrimeDRPS seeks public help after packages stolen in Oshawa and Orono
Police are seeking information about two separate package thefts reported at pickup locations on August 4 and August 27. DRPS asks anyone with relevant video or information to contact investigators.
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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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Oshawa man charged in counterfeit currency investigation
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23-year-old arrested after allegedly striking officers while fleeing police
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Youth charged after 3D-printed firearm parts seized in Pickering
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Charges laid after Ajax FC probe finds more than $650,000 in transfers
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DRPS asks public to help find missing 14-year-old from Courtice