Male and Female Arrested After Fleeing Police in Oshawa

A male and female are facing several charges after fleeing from police in Oshawa.

On Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 2:10 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the area of Rosedale Avenue and Division Street. A red sedan was observed travelling at a high rate of speed through multiple stop signs without stopping. 

Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect vehicle failed to stop. A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned. Officers searched the area and arrested the male and female suspects nearby without incident. A quantity of drugs was located inside the vehicle.

Natasha ROBITAILLE, age 29 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Fail to Stop for Police, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Obstruct Police, Stunt Driving, Possession of a Schedule I Substance (cocaine), Possession of a Schedule I Substance (crystal methamphetamine), Possession of a Schedule I Substance (ecstasy), and Breach Probation.

Joseph James Harley CROZIER, age 40 of Clarington is charged with: Possession of a Schedule I Substance (cocaine), Possession of a Schedule I Substance (crystal methamphetamine), and Possession of a Schedule I Substance (ecstasy).

ROBITAILLE was held for a bail hearing. CROZIER was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact the Central East 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.

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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