Male Arrested Following Dangerous Operation of Vehicle in Ajax Park

A male is facing charges after driving his vehicle through a walking path and public park in Ajax.

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at approximately 6:25 p.m., members of West Division responded to reports of a white Toyota sedan driving dangerously through Rotary Park located at 177 Lake Driveway West. The suspect vehicle drove through the playground, splash pad, and walking paths which were filled with pedestrians, including young children. 

Officers located the vehicle in the area of Westney Road South and Bayly Street West and attempted to stop the vehicle, however the driver failed to stop and fled from police.

A short time later, the suspect vehicle returned to the park area, and drove along a pedestrian bridge on the Waterfront Trail, before fleeing the area again. 

Officers located the suspect vehicle at Harwood Avenue South and Bayly Street East, and attempted to block the vehicle from fleeing. The suspect made efforts to evade police, resulting in the suspect vehicle colliding with an unrelated GMC SUV, before officers took the suspect into custody.

No injuries have been reported to police.

Ismail ABRAHIMZADA, age 23 from Aurora is charged with: Dangerous Operation, and Fail to Stop for Police.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Smith of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1901.

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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