Durham Police

• Man wanted for homicide at Ontario casino arrested in Saskatoon

  A suspect connected to a 2023 homicide at a Pickering, Ont., casino was arrested last Wednesday in Saskatoon, according to police.

  Crime

  Jul 20
  
• Recruit who died in Ontario traffic collision demonstrated ‘unwavering commitment,’ police say

  The police recruit was identified as 27-year-old Tyrone Magbitang in a social media post from the Durham Regional Police Service.

  Canada

  Jul 8
  
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• Toddler bitten in the face by coyote at Whitby, Ont., playground: police

  Durham Region police were called to assist an ambulance at Vanier Park Sunday evening after a coyote entered the playground area and bit a boy.

  Canada

  Jul 6
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• Child airlifted to hospital in serious condition after tree falls in Oshawa

  One child at the scene was reported without vital signs, a spokesperson for Durham police told Global News. Police added they don't know why the tree fell.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Live-in nanny drugged with ice cream, sexually assaulted: Durham police

  Police are saying an Oshawa man allegedly drugged a woman with ice cream, while she was living in his home and caring for his children.

  Canada

  Jun 11
• Former Durham police officer faces multiple historic sexual assault charges: SIU

  A former Durham officer faces multiple charges after Ontario’s police watchdog reopened a 2003 sexual assault investigation with new information.

  Crime

  May 21
• Man’s death outside Oshawa Tim Hortons under investigation: police

  Durham police were called Saturday evening about a fight outside a Tim Hortons. They arrived to find one man dead. The suspects fled. Officers remain in the area to investigate.

  Crime

  May 10
• Fairview Mall shooting suspect also wanted in $235K jewelry theft in Durham: police

  A Montreal man wanted after a security guard was shot following a robbery at Fairview Mall on Tuesday is also accused of stealing $235,000 worth of jewelry three years ago.

  Crime

  Apr 23
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• Teen arrested in historic $7M cocaine seizure: Durham police

  Durham police say a 17-year-old boy was arrested after officers seized 325 kilograms of cocaine worth more than $7 million in one of the service’s largest busts.

  Crime

  Feb 27
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• Another Ontario police force is turning to drones for some 911 calls

  Durham Regional Police Service announced last week its pilot project will see remotely-piloted drones being deployed to assist in unknown‑risk or high‑risk calls.

  Crime

  Feb 23