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SIU investigating after Durham Regional Police officer and suspect shot in OshawaOntario’s Special Investigations Unit has invoked it’s mandate after a Durham Regional Police officer, and suspect were both shot in Oshawa in the area of Simcoe St. South and Wentworth St. East on Sunday. As Lexy Benedict reports, it’s a developing situation as the SIU investigates the series of events.CanadaJan 18
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Mother pleads for answers in unsolved Oshawa murder, Durham police offer $15K rewardDurham regional police are asking for help in solving a three-year-old murder case. Authorities are making a public plea for people to come forward with any information that could lead to justice for 30-year-old Michael Nigris of Oshawa. Moosa Imran reports.CanadaMar 13
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DRPS suspend deputy chief for alleged use of slurAn independent investigation is underway after a racial slur was allegedly used by a member of the Durham Regional Police service in a meeting with fellow black officers. Moosa Imran reports.CanadaFeb 27
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Test of skill and will: Durham police invite community to workout with copsDurham regional police are giving people a unique opportunity to prove they have what it takes to join their ranks. The police service welcomed members of the public to join a workout with officers in Whitby. Moosa Imran has more on the test of skill and will.SportsFeb 26
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DRPS charge suspect after officer, suspect shot in mental health call in OshawaA 27-year-old suspect has been charged by Durham Regional Police in an incident that saw both an officer and the suspect both shot by another officer in Oshawa on Sunday. The SIU is continuing to investigate the incident. Lexy Benedict report.CrimeJan 20
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‘They didn’t sound like fireworks’: Neighbours recall police-involved shooting in OshawaThe SIU is investigating after a Durham Regional Police officer discharged their firearm hitting a 27-year-old man and a fellow police officer. Jaden Lee-Lincoln spoke with neighbours who witnessed the interaction in south Oshawa.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoJan 19
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Global News at 6:00 Toronto: Feb. 27, 2026A Durham Region Deputy Police Chief has been suspended for allegedly using a racial slur.Feb 27
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5 charged in $2M Ajax Amazon theft probeDurham Regional Police say $2 million worth of merchandise from an Amazon warehouse in Ajax, Ont. was stolen over two years, and five people are facing charges.CrimeDec 19, 2025
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DRPS joins CamSafe programDurham Regional Police Service is encouraging residents to sign up for CamSafe, a security camera registry program.Nov 6, 2025
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Family sues police over wrong-way Highway 401 crash that killed baby, grandparentsThe grieving parents of a baby boy killed in a horrific wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in April 2024 are suing Durham Regional Police. The collision also claimed the lives of the baby’s grandparents. The family’s car was struck head-on by a driver who was going in the wrong direction as police pursued him following...Oct 16, 2025
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DRPS wants results of six-year investigation into alleged misconduct within their own force to be released, adds to growing callsDurham regional police are calling for the findings of a six-year investigation into allegations of misconduct within their own force to be publicly released. The probe launched by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission in 2019 concluded in July, but the results are still unknown. Germain Ma is following this story.Oct 16, 2025
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Officials call for investigation results of alleged misconduct within DRPS to be releasedCalls are growing for the findings of a six-year investigation into alleged misconduct within the Durham Regional Police Service to be publicly released. As Germain Ma reports, some officials say keeping the report confidential risks public trust and accountability.Oct 7, 2025
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Video shows vehicle driving near students, part of Durham police investigationVideo obtained by Global News appears to show a vehicle driving near students. It is part of an investigation being undertaken by Durham Regional Police into an incident outside an Oshawa high school.CanadaSep 23, 2025
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DRPS investigate sudden death in WhitbyDurham regional police is investigating after two people were found deceased in a Whitby home, A 62-year-old female and 51-year-old male. Moosa Imran reports.Aug 13, 2025
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DRPS issue Canada-wide warrant in Pickering house fire homicideDurham Regional Police has put out a Canada-wide warrant for a 34-year-old man in connection to a fatal Pickering fire last month.CanadaJul 7, 2025
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Police investigating homicide at Ajax GO parking lotDurham Regional Police say they are investigating the region’s fourth homicide, which occurred Sunday night at a GO station in Ajax, Ont.CrimeJun 23, 2025
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20 arrested, over 100 charges laid in GTA tow truck violence investigationOn Wednesday, Chief Superintendent Joseph Matthews announced that Toronto Police, in partnership with Durham Regional Police Service, York Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police, have arrested 20 people and laid more than 100 criminal charges in connection with violence in the towing industry.CanadaJun 18, 2025
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Father and son charged in relation to hate incidentsA father and his 14 year old son have been arrested by Durham Regional Police service in relation to two different incidents of mischief deemed by police, as hate related incidents.CanadaJun 11, 2025
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Durham police to ‘expand coverage’ of local lakes during boating season this yearDurham police and MADD Durham Region joined together to kick off the boating season on Tuesday, urging people to operate sober. With waterways soon to be busy, officials say impaired boating remains one of the leading causes of water fatalities in Canada every year.Jun 13, 2025
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DRSP investigate: Orono mosque vandalizedDurham Regional Police Service are investigating following reports of an act of vandalism at a mosque in Orono.May 26, 2025