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.

We're Hiring Two Facilities Project Managers 🏢👥 Reporting to the Manager of Capital Projects, the Project Manager position: Oversees complex large capital facility projects from initiation through design, construction, commissioning, and occupancy. The role provides: 📋Strategic leadership 📈Technical expertise 📅Decision-making authority to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, security, environmental, and legislative requirements. The Project Manager supports executive decision-making by translating complex technical, financial, and operational information into actionable recommendations. Apply now: drps.ca/careers

Police are looking for at least three suspects following a break-and-enter at a dealership in Pickering. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/at-…

The roadway is now re-opened.

Police are searching for a male who targeted an older female in a bank fraud scam. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/sus…

DRPS will officially launch 2026 Police Week on Monday, May 11, 2026. This year, Police Week runs from May 10 to 16, 2026 with the theme: Protecting Ontario through Service. The public awareness campaign encourages connections between the police and the communities they serve. We acknowledge the crucial partnership between members of a police service, other police services and first responders, as well as between the police and the organizations and people in the communities they serve. Officers from the DRPS Community Safety Unit will be hosting an information booth at the Oshawa Centre from Monday, May 11, through to Thursday May 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. DRPS will have vintage cruisers on display, as well as free giveaways and information. Follow us on X: @DRPS, Instagram: @drps_official or Facebook: @OfficialDRPS to check out our Police Week posts. DRPS and other participating agencies will be utilizing the hashtag #PoliceWeekON to connect with our followers. WHAT: DRPS Police Week Information Booth WHERE: Oshawa Centre, upper level near Old Navy, 419 King Street West WHEN: Launch: Monday, May 11 at 10 a.m. Week-long Display: Monday, May 11 to Thursday May 14, 10:00 - 9:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there.

Today we had 19 new recruits attend and sign their final offers. 👏 Welcoming remarks by A/Deputy Chief Connolly, A/Deputy Chief Courneyea, and members from our Recruiting Unit. Congratulations on the start of your career with DRPS, we can’t wait to see what your future holds. 🚓

Two suffered serious injuries following a single vehicle collision in Uxbridge. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/sin…

ROAD CLOSURE | PICKERING Sheppard Avenue between Whites Road and Fairport Road, as well as one northbound lane on Whites Road from Sheppard Avenue, will be closed for a collision investigation. Please find an alternative route.

The missing 37-year-old female has been located safe and sound. Please remove her image from circulation.

Roadway is now reopened.

ROAD CLOSURE | OSHAWA Rossland Road West will be closed between Fernhill Boulevard and Gibbons Street in Oshawa for a collision investigation. Please find an alternative route.

A $25,000 Crime Stoppers cash reward is being offered for any information that leads to arrests in a Beaverton break-and-enter. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/upd…

Police are searching for three suspects after more than $145,000 in equipment was stolen from a warehouse during a break-and-enter in Pickering. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/bre…

MISSING PERSON | OSHAWA Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old female from Oshawa. Brooklynn was last seen on Monday May 4, 2026 in the area of Ritson Road North and Pentland Street. She could be in Toronto. She is described as female, Indigenous, approximately 5’5 with a slim build. She has long black hair. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black Ugg boots, and she was carrying a beige backpack. If you have information about Brooklynn’s location, please call DRPS at 1-888-579-1520.

A male is facing charges after using an oil scam to fraudulently purchase a vehicle at a lower value from a seller. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/mal…

🚨 Free Mental Health First Aid Training – Supporting Youth (Virtual) 🚨 DRPS is offering a great opportunity to become certified in Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Youth (Virtual). 🧠 This training is perfect for anyone 16+ who mentors, leads, or supports youth and wants to better understand mental health challenges they may face. ✅ There are 30 spots available. Three intakes of May 20,21 530-930pm, June 8,9 530-930pm or June 20,21 530-930pm 📅 If selected, you’ll complete: • A 2-hour online self-study • Two 4-hour virtual classroom sessions 🔗 Learn more about the course here: openingminds.org/training/mhfa/… 📩 To apply (at no cost), send an email to 623@drps.ca with the following information: • Tell us about yourself • How you support youth in your community • Tell us your availability Only those selected will be contacted.

Police are searching for at least three suspects after a home invasion in Ajax. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/hom…

Police are looking for at least three suspects following a home invasion in Pickering. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/sus…