UPDATE #2 - Male Arrested After Striking Officers While Fleeing Police

The 23-year-old male wanted after striking officers while fleeing police has been arrested.

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., members of Central East Division on proactive patrol observed an Acura sedan travelling on Simcoe Street North with no lights at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a traffic stop; however, the vehicle fled the area, failing to stop for police. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle parked unoccupied in a residential driveway. After a brief search of the neighbourhood, the driver was located hiding in a backyard and taken into custody.

A search of the vehicle located a replica firearm, and drugs. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was on conditions not to have care or control of a motor vehicle and remain in his residence at night.

As officers continued their investigation, a Tesla SUV entered the area at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to speak with the driver as the Tesla came to a stop. While speaking with the driver, the vehicle attempted to reverse, striking two officers, before fleeing the area.

One officer was transported to a local-area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The second officer attended a local-area hospital with minor injuries.

On October 1, 2026, the suspect turned himself into police and was arrested without incident. 

Yaseen WAGGAN, age 23 from Ajax is charged with: Fail to Stop for Police, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Assault Cause Bodily Harm x2, Failing to Comply with Release Orderx3, Fail to Identify Self to Officer, and Fail to Remain.

The accused was also arrested in relation to outstanding charges resulting from a road rage incident in June 2026. He is also charged with: Assault with a Weapon x2.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Broadfoot of the DRPS Offender Management Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5357

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at 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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