Durham Regional Police

Police are requesting the public’s assistance following a shooting at a business in Whitby. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call at a used car dealership in the area of Hopkins Street and Dundas Street East. Officers attended and located several spent bullet casings. Surveillance video captured the incident. In the footage, a suspect arrives at the dealership parking lot in a white Honda CR‑V, exits the vehicle, and fires several shots at a trailer on the property before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, or surveillance footage from this location on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, between 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or any information about this incident is asked to contact Detective McCracken at 905-579-1520 ext. 1845 Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

Three homes still under construction have been damaged following an arson in Pickering. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/ars…

Today, DRPS members, including @Chief_Moreira, attended the 2026 Ceremony of Remembrance at the Ontario Police Memorial today in Toronto. Hosted by the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation, the ceremony honours officers from across the province who have died in the line of duty. Our members were proud to stand alongside police service partners from across the province in remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to others. Heroes in Life, Not Death. #OPMF #NeverForget #DRPS #HeroesInLife

This roadway has been reopened.

ROAD CLOSURE | PICKERING Kingston Rd is closed in both directions and Brock Rd southbound lanes are closed for a collision investigation. Injuries believed to be minor.

Join members from DRPS Central East Division for their 2026 Oshawa Community Safety Day! Residents are invited to attend Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Kluane Avenue (Parking Lot G) in Oshawa on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This free community event is inclusive and fun for guests of all ages. Food will be available for purchase. There will be various activities and displays to enjoy, as well as police vehicles, and members from various units, including the K9 and tactical. In partnership with Oshawa Fire, City of Oshawa and Region of Durham Paramedics who will also be present, as well as displays from other community safety partners. What: DRPS Central East Division Oshawa Community Safety Day When: Sunday May 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where: Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Kluane Avenue (Parking Lot G) We hope to see you there!

Three males are facing charges after a drug trafficking and firearm investigation by the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/thr…

A male wanted for sexual assault and indecent acts at a Pickering business has been identified and arrested with the public’s assistance after a DRPS Help Solve a Crime post. Media Release: drps.ca/news/posts/sex…

The roadway has been re-opened.

ROAD CLOSURE | WHITBY Hopkins Street is closed between Nichol Avenue and Dundas Street East. The eastbound lanes of Dundas Street East is down to one lane. One cyclist transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

.@DRPS members were honoured to stand beside our @OPP_news family and members of the community to pay tribute to Sgt. Brandon Malcolm while his procession made their way to Oshawa. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. #HeroesInLife

ROAD CLOSURE | SCUGOG Island Road between Fralicks Beach Road and Hood Drive in Scugog will be closed for a collision investigation. Please find an alternative route.

Police are searching for a male who used counterfeit currency to fraudulently purchase items from a hardware store in Bowmanville. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/mal…

Durham Police has noted an increase in fake iPhones being sold through Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji. You can protect yourself by meeting the seller at an Apple Store to have the iPhone verified as legitimate prior to purchase. Buyers and sellers are encouraged to find a safe public place for exchanges to ensure the safety of both parties. If the price or deal seems to good to be true, it probably is. For more information on how to protect yourself from fraud please visit: drps.ca/community-safe…

Today we stood with our law enforcement family to honour and remember Sgt. Anaïs Fortin-Cozzens of the Sûreté du Québec . Our thoughts are with her loved ones, friends, and colleagues. Her service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #Heroesinlife

Wanted Male from Ontario Shores Police are searching for a male who is wanted on a Warrant of Committal. Howard Ross KELLY, age 70, was last seen at approximately 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 29, 2026 at Ontario Shores located at 700 Gordon Street in Whitby. KELLY is wanted on a Warrant of Committal. If you see him, please call the police. He could be in the Scarborough area. He is described as: male, White, approximately 6’2”, 180 lbs, balding with short grey hair, and unshaven. He was last seen wearing an Adidas hat, red jacket and black pants. Anyone who knows the location of this person is asked to contact their local police service. In Durham Region, please call 905-579-1520. -30-

A male is facing charges after he assaulted two males and a female in unprovoked attacks in Bowmanville. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/mal…

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of @OPP_News Sgt. Brandon Malcolm who was tragically killed in the line of duty. Our members stand with our policing family across the country to offer our full support and share the grief of this profound loss. #HeroesInLife

A male is facing charges after a theft incident in which he threatened security with a knife in Pickering. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/mal…

A female is facing charges after stabbing another female in Pickering. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/fem…

A female youth is facing charges after brandishing an imitation firearm during an altercation in Oshawa. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/you…