Update #1 - Stabbing Suspect in Police Custody

The male suspect wanted in relation to several stabbings in Oshawa has been located and arrested.

On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from Central East Division responded to a suspicious person call in the area of Ritson Road South and Kitchener Avenue in Oshawa. Officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody without incident.

Jose LOPEZ, age 31 of Oshawa is charged with several offences including:  Aggravated Assault x3; Assault with Weapon or Imitation Weapon x3; Possess Weapon for Committing an Offence x3; Fail to Comply with Probation Order x12; Disobey Lawful Order of the Court x6.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst Hutcheson of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 at ext.2739.

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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ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT ON NOVEMBER 27, 2025

Male Suspect Wanted in Oshawa Stabbing