Durham Crime Report

Ajax man charged after OPP link Durham Region suspect to gunfire during armed 2025 Bolton home invasion

Investigators located a stolen excavator, Chevrolet Camaro and other construction tools as part of a property crimes investigation in North Durham.

Through the spring/summer of 2022, members of North Division conducted an investigation into stolen construction/landscaping tools. Police arrested two suspects and seized a mini excavator, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro and numerous types of construction/landscaping tools.

Kevin DELAURIER, age 47 of Uxbridge is charged with: Break and Enter x3; Theft of Motor Vehicle; Possess Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000; Fail to Comply with Undertaking and Operate Conveyance while Prohibited.

Nicole LEWIS, age 40 of Stouffville is charged with: Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000; Break and Enter x3 and Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000.

Both suspects were held for a bail hearing.

Police are urging rural property owners and construction companies to take extra measures to securing their property.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Beukeboom of the North Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2696.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Investigators have laid charges against two male suspects in relation to a homicide in January of 2022.

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, investigators from the DRPS Major Crime - Homicide Unit arrested and charged 19-year-old Kody LIM of Toronto with Second Degree Murder.

Twenty-five year-old Kody CUMMINGS of Peterborough was arrested and charged with Accessory After the Fact to the Offence of Murder.

Both males were held in custody.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Thorne of the Major Crime - Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5223.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

One male suspect is facing charges after defrauding victims in a Grandparent Scam.

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, the victims received a phone call from a male claiming to be their grandson who advised he was in trouble and needed bail money. Someone claiming to be an officer of the court then advised them that their grandson had been involved in a car accident injuring a pregnant female and $9,000 was required as bail. The suspect arranged for a “bondsman” or courier to pick up the money.

Having been the victims of the same scam earlier in the month, the victims immediately contacted police. Investigators from the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit attended the area and were able to arrest the suspect without incident.

Further investigation connected the suspect to another incident less than an hour before in which the victims provided $9,000.

Jaaziah BRERETON, age 22, of MARKHAM, is charged with Fraud Over $5,000 x2, and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.

A photo of BRERETON can be viewed on our website at www.drps.ca under Newsroom.

DRPS would like to remind residents who receive any unanticipated requests for money to be extremely cautious and speak to a family member or trusted advisor for support.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Middleton of the DRPS - Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5321.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

A two-year-old child is currently in hospital with life threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Ajax on Sunday evening.

On Sunday, August 21, 2022, at approximately 7:15 PM, officers from West Division were called to a residence on Williamson Drive East, for a two-year-old child that had been struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was reversing into his driveway when the child was struck. The child was transported to a Toronto-area trauma center with life threatening injuries.

Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roads in the area were closed for several hours while evidence was collected.

Anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed this collision, is asked to call D/Cst. Ryce of the Traffic Services Branch Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5255.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Robbery investigators have arrested a suspect for an armed robbery in Blackstock.

On August 18, 2022, police executed a search warrant on a residence on Carnegie Beach Road in Scugog and later arrested the suspect in Scugog.

Cyle ALLEN, age 33, of Scugog is charged with: Robbery with Firearm; Disguise with Intent; Possess Weapons for Dangerous Purpose; Disobey Court Order and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355 or [email protected]

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Investigators are looking for a suspect after a stabbing on Thursday evening in Oshawa.

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, at approximately 11 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a stabbing incident near Simcoe Street and John Street. Officers located a 42-year-old male with injuries consistent with being stabbed. The male advised that he was involved in an altercation with the unknown suspect before being slashed.

The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. A second victim approached police and advised that he was sprayed in the face with a noxious substance during the altercation. The suspect fled on a bike.

The suspect is described as male, Black, 5'6" tall, in his 30s, short black hair. He was wearing a black tracksuit, red backpack and glasses.

Anyone with new information, about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Woolley of Central East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2732.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

A 40-year-old male pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a collision in Oshawa on Thursday evening.

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, at approximately 4:17 p.m., members of Central East Division were called to Taunton Road West and Northbrook Street for a single motor-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian who had been struck.

The pedestrian was transported by ambulance to a Toronto-area trauma center with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle was travelling eastbound on Taunton Road West when the collision occurred, the driver remained on scene and spoke to investigators.

Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roads in the area were closed for several hours while evidence was collected.

Anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed this collision, is asked to call D/Cst. Ryce of the Traffic Services Branch Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5255.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

On Saturday, July 30, 2022, the two suspects entered a spa on Cochrane Street in Whitby. Both parties were observed on video surveillance entering the building and took a paint bucket from the construction site. The suspects then entered the washroom area and painted profanities on the mirrors.

The suspects are described as male, White, 20-22 years old, slim build with dark hair in a bun. The female is described as female, White, 20-22 years old, thin build, light brown/strawberry blonde hair. She was wearing a sports bra and sweatpants.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact Cst. Petschenig of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2448.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward