Male Arrested After Stunt Driving and Fleeing Police in Oshawa

A male is facing charges after stunt driving and fleeing police in Oshawa.

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 8:05 a.m., members of the East Division Community Resource Unit initiated a traffic stop in the area of Coldstream Drive and Ritson Road after observing an Acura sedan operating in an unsafe manner. The suspect vehicle failed to stop and fled from police. 

While fleeing from police, the suspect vehicle lost control and struck two unoccupied parked vehicles. The driver then attempted to flee the vehicle on foot, before being taken into custody by officers.

Israel BARNES, age 21 from Toronto is charged with: Dangerous Operation, Stunt Driving, Flight from Peace Officer, Disobey Stop Sign, Drive Vehicle – Improper Licence.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Walker of the Community Resource Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1608.

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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