Media Releases

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), the primary public safety answering point (P-PSAP) for Durham Region, is proud to announce the launch of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) as part of a nationwide effort to modernize emergency communications in Canada.

A 43-year-old male has been charged with failing to comply with his court-imposed release order after being convicted of sexual offences against a child.

Two males are in custody following an armed home invasion and drug trafficking investigation in Ajax.

A female staff member is facing charges following an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred at a group home in Oshawa.

A male is facing charges after pointing a firearm at another male during a verbal road rage altercation in Oshawa.

A male is facing charges after attempting to fraudulently open bank accounts at multiple banks in Oshawa.

Two males are facing charges after committing prescription fraud at multiple pharmacies in Oshawa.

A male acting as Power of Attorney for a 95-year-old male is facing charges after fraudulently transferring over $900,000 into his personal account.

Police are appealing for any information related to the 2023 homicide of 17-year-old Anthony Dixon in Pickering.

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.