Durham Police
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Recruit who died in Ontario traffic collision demonstrated ‘unwavering commitment,’ police sayThe police recruit was identified as 27-year-old Tyrone Magbitang in a social media post from the Durham Regional Police Service.CanadaJul 8
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Toddler bitten in the face by coyote at Whitby, Ont., playground: policeDurham Region police were called to assist an ambulance at Vanier Park Sunday evening after a coyote entered the playground area and bit a boy.CanadaJul 6
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Child airlifted to hospital in serious condition after tree falls in OshawaOne 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.CanadaJun 18
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Live-in nanny drugged with ice cream, sexually assaulted: Durham policePolice are saying an Oshawa man allegedly drugged a woman with ice cream, while she was living in his home and caring for his children.CanadaJun 11
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Former Durham police officer faces multiple historic sexual assault charges: SIUA former Durham officer faces multiple charges after Ontario’s police watchdog reopened a 2003 sexual assault investigation with new information.CrimeMay 21
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Man’s death outside Oshawa Tim Hortons under investigation: policeDurham 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.CrimeMay 10
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Fairview Mall shooting suspect also wanted in $235K jewelry theft in Durham: policeA 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.CrimeApr 23
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Teen arrested in historic $7M cocaine seizure: Durham policeDurham 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.CrimeFeb 27
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Another Ontario police force is turning to drones for some 911 callsDurham 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.CrimeFeb 23
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Durham police arrest 64, lay over 150 charges in retail theft crackdownDurham police arrested more than 60 people in a five-week crackdown on retail theft. Nearly three dozen of the charges stem from incidents at the LCBO.CrimeDec 28, 2025
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