Firearm and Drugs Seized After Male Arrested for Parole Violation

Two males are in custody after a firearm and drugs were seized during a warrant investigation  in Oshawa.

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, members of the DRPS Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Unit (ROPE) attended a residence in the area of Oxford Street and Dwight Avenue to arrest a male wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violation.  The suspect was located at the residence and taken into custody by the ROPE Unit without incident.

As investigators sought a search warrant for the residence, a second male exited and attempted to flea while carrying a backpack.  Following a physical confrontation with police the suspect was taken into custody. Located in the suspect’s backpack was a firearm, loaded magazine, and several drugs.

Adrian GREEN, age 37 of No Fixed Address faces outstanding charges of: Assault, Uttering Threats, and Theft Under $5000.  He was returned to a correctional facility for his outstanding parole violations.

Lukas James SEMPLE, age 29 from Oshawa is charged with: Possession of a Firearm, Possess Firearm with Ammunition, Attempt to Disarm Peace Officer, Resist Arrest/Assault Peace Officer, Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), and Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl).

SEMPLE was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5802.

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.

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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