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Crime · Oshawa

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.

Daily Durham News · 29 min ago · 1 min read
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Crime · Oshawa

Oshawa 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.

Daily Durham News · 29 min ago · 1 min read
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Crime · Pickering

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.

Daily Durham News · 29 min ago · 1 min read
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Crime · Ajax

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.

Daily Durham News · 29 min ago · 1 min read
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Crime · Pickering

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.

Daily Durham News · 29 min ago · 1 min read
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Events · Durham Region

DRPS Children's Games set for October 24 in Durham Region

The 2026 DRPS Children's Games take place Saturday, October 24, offering inclusive sporting activities for children aged 5 to 18 of various physical abilities.

Daily Durham News · 29 min ago · 1 min read
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Crime · Ajax

Oshawa 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.

Daily Durham News · 30 min ago · 1 min read
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News · Durham Region

DRPS Marine Unit escorts distressed boaters to safety on Lake Ontario

DRPS Marine Unit officers safely escorted a distressed vessel and its three occupants to shore on Lake Ontario on September 30.

Daily Durham News · 33 min ago · 1 min read
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News · Ajax

Ottawa announces $66.3M for energy-efficient housing projects, unveiled in Ajax

The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced $66.3 million for 162 energy efficiency projects across Canada, including 39 in Ontario, at an event in Ajax on October 2.

Daily Durham News · 33 min ago · 1 min read