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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Front Door Smashed With Pickup Truck & Incendiary Devices Tossed Inside

Police are seeking two suspects after two incendiary devices were thrown at a residence in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at approximately 8:40 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to the area of Valley Drive and Phillip Murray Avenue for two suspicious packages that were thrown at a residence. Two suspects arrived at the residence in a dark coloured pickup truck, which they used to break the front door of the residence. The suspects then threw a package through the front door and a second package at a window.  Officers arrived and located the two packages. Residences in the area were evacuated while members of the Explosive Device Unit (EDU) were called in to assist.

The packages were found to be incendiary devices and were rendered safe by EDU.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark coloured pickup truck with chrome trim and chrome gas cap cover.

A photograph of the vehicle and one of the suspects is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with video footage, including home surveillance and dashcam, in the area between 8:00 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. to please contact police.  

Anyone with any new information about this incident is asked to contact the Det. Baldini of Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2765.

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.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

OPP Learning To Ride Bicycles – Patrols Start Once Training Wheels Removed?

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out in the communities on bicycle patrol this summer. Several new officers have been trained on how to operate police bicycles. One of the biggest advantaged to bicycle patrol is its ability to go where traditional patrol vehicles can’t. Trail systems will be patrolled throughout the South Bruce Detachment area. 

“Our objective is to put officers in our communities engaging with the public on trails, beach fronts and areas that see a large amount of foot and pedal traffic”- Detachment Staff Sgt. Deb McClure.

Community education and engagement is a summer focus for the members of South Bruce OPP. 

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Hanover Police Police Press Releases

Police Catch & Release Woman Threatening To Harm People: Name Withheld To Endanger Community

On Sunday, April 7th, 2024, members of the Hanover Police received a report of threatening. Through investigation, police formed grounds to believe that an 18-year-old female of no fixed address had threatened to harm several people. On April 8th, 2024, the female was located and arrested by Hanover Police. She has been charged under the Criminal Code with several counts of Uttering Threats. She was later released with an upcoming court date in Walkerton.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

OPP Claim Driver Impaired By Drugs, Then Charge For Failure To Provide Sample

(BROCKTON, ON) – On April 18, 2024, at 7:11 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 9 near Bruce Road 3 in Brockton.

One of the involved drivers displayed signs of impairment. Officers believed that the driver was impaired by drug; they were subsequently placed under arrest.

Cheyenne FORTUNE, 31-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.