Male Facing Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Oshawa

A male is facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Oshawa.

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., members of East Division on proactive patrol initiated a traffic stop for excessive noise in the area of King Street and Eastlawn Street. Officers searched the vehicle after observing open liquor containers while speaking with the driver. As a result, over 48 grams of suspected cocaine was located and seized. The driver was taken into custody without incident.

Shemar Marvin HORSFORD, age 28 from Picton is charged with: Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), Vehicle Make Unnecessary Noise, Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available.

He was held for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Cormier of East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1601.

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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