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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.
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AI-generated illustrationDRPS 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.
AI-generated illustrationDRPS 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.
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.
newsOshawa 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.
CrimeDRPS 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 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 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 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 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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DRPS 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.
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DRPS 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.
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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 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.
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DRPS 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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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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DRPS 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.
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DRPS 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.
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DRPS seeks public help after packages stolen in Oshawa and Orono
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DRPS charges 57-year-old Whitby man in anti-Muslim investigation
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DRPS charges 41-year-old after alleged romance fraud affecting five victims
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$25,000 reward offered in Beaverton break-in case
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DRPS seeks tips after fatal Oshawa altercation