Media Releases

The Durham Regional Police Service Board is pleased to announce that Acting Deputy Chief Ryan Connolly from the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and Superintendent Chirag Bhatt from the York Regional Police have been chosen as Deputy Chiefs of Police following a comprehensive search and evaluation process. The appointments take effect on July 1, 2026.

Police have issued a warrant for a male who attempted to use counterfeit currency to make purchases at the Oshawa Centre.

A female is facing charges after attempting to fraudulently open a bank account in Clarington.

Police are searching for a suspect after a male was shot in Oshawa.

Police are looking for a suspect after a male was stabbed in a parking lot in Oshawa.

A male is facing charges following a break-and-enter and theft investigation in Whitby.

Police are searching for at least one suspect following a shooting in Pickering.

A male and female are facing attempt murder charges following an investigation in Scugog.

Three males and one female are facing drug and firearm charges following a joint investigation between the Durham Regional Police Service and the Toronto Police Service.

Two male youth suffered injuries following a single vehicle collision in Whitby.