Female Arrested After Stabbing in Oshawa (2)

A female is facing charges after stabbing another female multiple times during a road rage altercation in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a stabbing in the area of Lakeview Park and Simcoe Street. A 53-year-old female was involved in a road rage altercation with a 20-year-old male and 19-year-old female. The 20-year-old male and 19-year-old female deployed bear spray after the 53-year-old suspect brandished a knife. The suspect subsequently stabbed the female multiple times before fleeing the area. Officers arrived on scene and provided medical care before the victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre in serious but stable condition. 

A short time later officers located the suspect and took her into custody without incident.

Arlene Sophia MOORE, age 53 is charged with: Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon x2, and Possess Weapon Dangerous.

She was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Daddazio of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1705.

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 cash reward.

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