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Police are continuing to search for a missing 85-year-old female from Oshawa. Mary, age 85, was last seen on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., in the area of Park Road North and Humber Avenue. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being. Mary is…
DRPS Welcomes New K9 Team DRPS is thrilled to welcome a new team to our K9 Unit. The DRPS K9 Unit is pleased to announce that Constable Marissa Galipeau and Police Service Dog (PSD) Koa have completed their basic patrol certification and are ready to report for duty. PSD Koa…
COLLISION INVESTIGATION | PICKERING The intersection of Taunton Road and Whites Road in Pickering is closed for a collision investigation involving a single motor vehicle. No injuries have been reported at this time. The traffic lights are out in all directions. Please…
We are welcoming a new member to the DRPS team – he doesn’t say much but when it comes to instincts and dedication, this recruit speaks volumes. Think you can guess his name? Here’s your hint: It’s 3-letters, starts with a K and originated in Hawaii. Drop your guesses…
🌊 Ripple Effect in Action! 🌊 Today, more than 400 Youth in Policing students from 14 police services across Ontario came together for the 2025 Ripple Effect Forum — a powerful day of connection, leadership, and learning. This annual event continues to inspire the next…
MISSING PERSON | OSHAWA Mary, age 85, was last seen on Tuesday, July 22, at approximately 2 p.m. in the area of Park Road North and Humber Avenue. She is described as: female, White, 5'4", slim build, short white hair. She was last seen wearing a floral top, jean shorts and…
Female Arrested for Numerous Potted Plant Thefts in Ajax A 47-year-old female has been arrested after stealing numerous potted plants from Ajax residents. See full story here: drps.ca/news/female-ar…
MISSING PERSON | NORTH DIVISION Michael, age 50, is believed to be in the Greater Toronto Area. Family and police are concerned for his wellbeing. He is described as: male White, 5’11, slim build, grey/black hair, full beard. If you see this missing person, or know his…
Male Arrested for Breaching Court-Imposed Prohibition Order A 46-year-old male has been charged with breaching his court-imposed prohibition order after visiting a park in Whitby. See full story here: drps.ca/news/male-arre…
Suspect in Custody After Discharging Firearm in Oshawa Police have charged a male suspect with multiple firearm offences after he fired a gun in Oshawa. See full story here: drps.ca/news/suspect-i…
MISSING PERSON | WHITBY Heather, age 35, was last seen in the area of Garden Street and Dundas Street in Whitby. Family and police are concerned for her wellbeing. She is described as: female, White, 5’2, slim build, long dark hair (possibly dark purple or black). If you see…
MEDIA RELEASE | Financial Crimes Unit On Thursday July 17, 2025, Members of the Financial Crimes Unit concluded an investigation in relation to a fraud. The suspect was a leaseholder of land in Pickering. The suspect had subleased the land to the victims for several years…
The missing 32-year-old female from Whitby has been safety located. Please remove her image from circulation.
A male has been arrested after committing numerous breaches in Whitby. See full story here: drps.ca/news/male-arre…
🚨 Last Call! 🚨 Today is the final day to apply for the DRPS Citizens Academy! Don’t miss your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how DRPS works! 🕔 Deadline: Midnight Tonight For more information: drps.ca/news/drps-citi…
On Monday, July 21, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to the Whitby Marina after receiving a call about impaired boaters heading to Whitby. The suspect boat crashed into the rocks near the Marina, causing three occupants to fall into the…
@DRPSCWDiv officers responded to reports of a boat crash on Lake Ontario, just near the Whitby Pier. With the Assistance of our Marine Unit, Fire and EMS, along with members of the public, all 3 parties on board were brought to the shore safely. No reported injuries. WP
Connecting Through Soccer: YIP Welcomes Newcomers On July 16, 2025, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Youth in Policing (YIP) @drps_yip Initiative hosted their 5th annual Newcomer Soccer Tournament in partnership with the Community Development Council Durham (CDCD).…
Police Looking for Information on Whitby Shooting Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired at a home on Monday in Whitby. See full story here: drps.ca/news/police-lo…
On Friday, MPP Lorne Coe @lornecoe and the Hon. Zee Hamid, Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform @zeeinmilton , hosted a roundtable focused on tackling auto theft and strengthening bail reform. Chief Moreira and members of Project ATTIRE took part in the…
A 39-year-old male remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious collision in Whitby. See full release here: drps.ca/news/man-in-li…
