Shots fired at student residence

The Durham Region Police are investigating after reports of gunshots being fired at a student residence in Oshawa’s north end.

On Saturday, June 3, 2017, at approximately 10:15 p.m., police were called to a student residence on Simcoe Street North, between Taunton Road and Conlin Road East. The building is located southeast of the UOIT/Durham College campus. Witnesses reported two vehicles fled the scene, one northbound and one southbound, as well as two others who fled southbound on foot.

A vehicle was stopped during the course of the investigation and a quantity of marihuana and cash was located with a street value of approximately $7,800. The driver was subsequently arrested.

A 20-year-old male from Toronto, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000. He was held for a bail hearing.

The investigation into the shots fired is still ongoing and police are appealing to witnesses to come forward. No injuries have been reported.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. McFarlane of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1835.  Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward