Youth Arrested After Brandishing Imitation Firearm in Oshawa

A female youth is facing charges after brandishing an imitation firearm during an altercation in Oshawa.

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Bridle Road and Northern Dancer Drive. A female youth brandished a firearm with an extended magazine to other youth after being involved in a verbal altercation. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.

No injuries have been reported to police.

A short time later, officers located the suspect and took her into custody without incident. A search warrant was subsequently executed at a residence in the area, where officers seized a firearm that was confirmed to be an imitation Glock with extended magazine.

A 13-year-old female from Ajax is charged with: Possess Weapon Dangerous.

She was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1805.

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.

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