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Jun 12
The roadway has been reopened
Jun 12
ROAD CLOSURE | OSHAWA
Adelaide Avenue East is closed between Ritson Road North and Division Street after a transport truck struck overhead wires, causing them to come down.
Please find an alternate route. Update to follow when roadway has been reopened.
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Jun 12
ROAD CLOSURE | OSHAWA
Adelaide Avenue East is closed between Ritson Road North and Division Street after a transport truck struck overhead wires, causing them to come down.
Please find an alternate route. Update to follow when roadway has been reopened.
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Jun 12
Two male youth suffered injuries following a single vehicle collision in Whitby.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-airl…
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Jun 12
MISSING PERSON LOCATED | PICKERING
The missing vulnerable 27-year-old female from Pickering has been located safe and sound.
Thank you to the public for your assistance. Please remove her image from circulation.
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Jun 12
We stand alongside our policing partners at the Toronto Police Service and extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Cst. Marc Pinizzotto, who was tragically killed while protecting the community he served.
Our thoughts are with all those grieving this profound loss. We honour Cst. Pinizzotto’s service, dedication, and sacrifice, and we thank him for his commitment to keeping others safe.
#heroinlife
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Durham Regional Police retweeted
Jun 11
News Release - Statement on the Death of Constable Marc Pinizzotto and the Ongoing Investigation, Image of Outstanding Suspect Released
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Jun 11
Project Keystone has resulted in multiple arrests and a quantity of drugs seized following an investigation in Brock.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/project-k…
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Durham Regional Police retweeted
Jun 11
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of @TorontoPolice Cst. Marc Pinizzotto. We grieve with his family, friends, and colleagues during this very difficult time. @DRPS extends our deepest condolences.
This has been an especially heavy week and serves as yet another tragic reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who serve our communities.
#HeroesInLife
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Jun 11
The roadway is now re-opened.
Jun 11
ROAD CLOSURE | AJAX
The intersection of Rossland Road East and Salem Road North in Ajax will be closed for a collision investigation.
- Pedestrian struck
- Serious non-life-threatening injuries
- One vehicle involved
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Jun 11
ROAD CLOSURE | AJAX
The intersection of Rossland Road East and Salem Road North in Ajax will be closed for a collision investigation.
- Pedestrian struck
- Serious non-life-threatening injuries
- One vehicle involved
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Jun 11
A male is facing several charges following a sexual assault investigation in Oshawa.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-arre…
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Jun 10
POLICE INVESTIGATION | OSHAWA
There is a large police presence in the area of Simcoe St N and Columbus Road for an ongoing police investigation. There is no threat to public safety.
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Jun 10
A male is facing charges following an investigation into a convenience store robbery in Orono.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-arre…
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PROJECT JETSETTER: Police have issued an arrest warrant for a male after he fraudulently purchased a vehicle from a dealership in Pickering.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/project-j…
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PROJECT JETSETTER: An arrest warrant has been issued for a male who fraudulently purchased a vehicle from a dealership in Pickering.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/project-j…
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Jun 10
Police are searching for a male who caused property damage to a Durham Region Transit bus in Oshawa.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-want…
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Jun 10
A male is facing charges after stealing a vehicle and fleeing police in Clarington.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-arre…
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Jun 9
We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Constable Tarun Bali.
Today, we join our policing partners across Ontario in mourning the loss of a dedicated officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while serving his community.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking loss. We honour his service, courage and commitment, and will never forget his sacrifice.
#heroesinlife
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Jun 9
A male is facing several charges following a child luring and child sexual abuse and exploitation material investigation in Whitby.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-arre…
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Police are searching for at least two suspects after a vehicle was stolen from a business in Clarington.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/suspects-…
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