Male Rams Police Cruiser in Stolen Vehicle

One male is in custody and one male is outstanding after ramming a police cruiser in a stolen vehicle, and fleeing on foot in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at approximately 11:05 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the area of Taunton Road East and Mary Street North in Oshawa. A grey Dodge SUV was repeatedly parking in a residential complex that it was not permitted to be in.  A check of the Dodge’s information confirmed that it had been reported stolen. Officers arrived on scene and initiated a traffic stop on the Dodge which was occupied by two males.  The Dodge attempted to flee and rammed a police cruiser.  The two suspects then fled the vehicle on foot.  One male was arrested a short distance away.  One male is still outstanding.

Khaleil MCDONALD, age 21 from East Gwillimbury is charged with numerous offences including: Dangerous Operation x1, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 x1, Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Weapon x1, Flight from Peace Officer x1, Possess Automobile Master Key x1, Possess Break-in Instrument x1, Possession Contrary to Order x2, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Jenkins at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1701.

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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