Coverage of all criminal activity in and around Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and the rest of Clarington.
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Five individuals have been arrested and two firearms seized in an investigation into human trafficking, named Project Aserale. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) announced that the investigation initially began with the London Police Service (LPS) in 2023, focusing on a male suspect based in Pickering. By 2024, the initiative
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A male individual has been charged after a child luring investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). According to the police, the investigation was conducted by the Internet Child Exploitation Unit, with assistance from the Peterborough Police and Belleville Police Service. Authorities stated that the man was communicating with
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A 22-year-old woman, Missy Antille, has been charged after a robbery at a business on Longworth Avenue in Bowmanville. The incident took place on March 27, 2025, at around 9:50 p.m. when a female suspect entered the Shoppers Drug Mart, concealed items in her purse, and, upon being
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On March 26, 2025, a Youth in Policing (YIP) graduation ceremony was held at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax. The event marked the completion of a 14-week program, which included the participation of approximately 100 students and support from 18 youth leaders. Participants were involved in various activities, including
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The Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) will conduct its 9th annual Women's Recruiting Symposium. This event is specifically for women interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet members of the police service, including the recruiting unit, to gain insights into the
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Jared MERCIECA has been apprehended following an investigation into two incidents of sexual assault. The Durham Region Police Service confirmed the arrest but did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding it or on the pending charges. The police had previously sought public assistance in locating MERCIECA, who was
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Two individuals have been arrested in Oshawa in connection with firearm and drug possession. The arrests were made following a police investigation on March 28, 2025. Officers from the Central East Division responded to a domestic disturbance incident located near Simcoe Street North and King Street East in Oshawa. Upon
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The Durham Region Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for Jared Mercieca, a 36-year-old male, in connection with two separate instances of sexual assault. In January 2025, while visiting friends in Clarington, Mercieca allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a nine-year-old child.
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Durham Region Police Service is seeking assistance to identify a suspect involved in an assault at a restaurant in Ajax. The incident took place near Harwood Avenue South and Kingston Road West and involved a suspect using an unknown substance to attack a victim. The victim sustained minor injuries and
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Authorities have arrested a man following an investigation into the use of counterfeit money at various stores in the Durham Region. The suspect was detained by members of the Financial Crimes Unit after allegedly passing fake currency in several retail locations. The Durham Regional Police Service reported that counterfeit bills
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A 48-year-old woman has been arrested by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Financial Crimes Unit. The arrest follows an investigation where she is accused of using false identification to impersonate numerous individuals and withdraw money from their bank accounts. The Financial Crimes Unit conducted an in-depth investigation, which concluded
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Durham Region Police Service is searching for two individuals involved in an incident where an officer was hit by a vehicle during an attempted arrest in Oshawa on March 21, 2025. The event took place around 1:30 p.m., involving a unit member of Project Attire. The vehicle, described