Male in Custody after Barricading Himself in Residence

A 46-year-old male is facing charges after assaulting a female and making death threats.

On Monday October 3, 2023, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to an assault call at a residence in the area of Marland Avenue and Montrave Avenue in Oshawa. Police arrived on scene and found the victim with minor injuries. The victim was taken out of the residence, however, the suspect had barricaded himself in a bedroom and was reported to be in possession of weapons. Negotiations with the male to exit the bedroom were unsuccessful. York Regional Police Service’s Emergency Response Unit attended and were able to enter the bedroom. The male was taken into custody without incident.

Richard CHARBONNEAU, age 46 of Oshawa is charged with Assault, Uttering Death Threats.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Friesen of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2410.

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.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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