Police dog helps to apprehend suspect
A local police dog took a bite out of crime as it helped to track down a man accused of stealing a vehicle in Oshawa. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 12, a Durham officer [...]
CRIME
Suspects wanted in violent robbery
Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects after a street-level robbery that occurred in mid-July in Oshawa. On July 11, at [...]
Police searching for missing Oshawa teen
Police are trying to locate a vulnerable 17-year-old male from Oshawa who has been missing for the past two weeks. Aiden Bazuk, 17, was last seen in Oshawa on July 31. He has [...]
Rifle and ammunition seized after two search warrants executed
Two young people and an adult are facing charges after a firearm and ammunition were seized as part of an ongoing investigation. On Aug. 14, members of the Gun and Gang Unit, [...]
Oshawa teen guilty of manslaughter
An Oshawa teenager has been convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Dominik Prusinski. The guilty verdict was delivered by Ontario Court Justice John Olver on Aug. 13. [...]
Handgun seized during traffic stop
A traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver in Oshawa led to the discovery of a loaded handgun. On July 22, at approximately 12:03 a.m., calls were received from motorists [...]
Driver flees after striking pedestrian
Police allege a driver fled after hitting a female pedestrian, leaving her with serious injuries. On Thursday, Aug. 8 at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the [...]
Yoga teacher charged
A male yoga instructor in Oshawa has been charged with sexually assaulting two female clients. The 36-year-old Whitby resident was arrested on Aug. 7 after two people came [...]
Durham man facing murder charge
A year after the remains of a Whitby woman were found on the shores of Lake Ontario, Durham police have charged her partner with murder. Melanie Vachon, 46, went missing on [...]
Handgun seized during traffic stop
A traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver in Oshawa led to the discovery of a loaded handgun. On July 22, at approximately 12:03 a.m., calls were received from motorists [...]