One Male Arrested After Homicide in Port Perry

A 32-year-old male from Port Perry has died in Durham Region’s fourth homicide of 2026. 

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members from North Division responded to a sudden death call in the area of Water Street and Mary Street. Officers arrived on scene and located a male with traumatic injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Taylor John Frey, a 32-year-old from Port Perry.

The homicide unit began an investigation and identified a suspect, who was arrested at approximately 2:30 p.m., without incident. 
 
Ryan BULLOCK, a 33-year-old male from Port Perry is charged with Second Degree Murder.

He was held for a bail hearing. 

This is an isolated incident and there is no concern for public safety. 

The Homicide Unit is asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to contact Det. Brian Stewart of the DRPS Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext.5416. 

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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