Domestic-related incident leads to female arrest

A 24-year-old female is facing numerous firearms-related charges after a domestic-related incident in Oshawa over the weekend.

On Aug. 8 around 12 p.m., Durham police responded to a residence in the area of Wilson Road South and Dean Avenue in Oshawa for an armed person call.

The female suspect arrived at the residence in a taxi and when she exited the taxi, she pistol-whipped the driver and fled on foot.

The female then gained entry into a nearby residence by smashing the window with the firearm. The occupants fled the scene with a 10-day-old infant as they were concerned for their safety.

It appeared the incident stemmed from a custody dispute.

The suspect fled from the area, however was later located by officers in Bowmanville. She was taken into custody without incident.

The taxi driver sustained minor injuries.

Police have not yet located the firearm used in the offences.

The 24-year-old female from Oshawa is charged with 17 criminal charges, including break and enter, two counts of using a firearm during commission of offence, assault with a weapon, fraudulently obtaining transportation, and breach of probation. She was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact Det. Graff at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2741.