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DRPSB Chair weighs in on contentious $1. 1bn police plan
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (322+ words) The Chair of the DRPS Board and Mayor of Ajax, Shaun Collier, has weighed in with his thoughts on the 10-year $1. 1 billion police capital plan. The plans has drawn fire from a section of councillors who point out that it…...
Retired human remains detective PSD Riot passes away
2+ week, 4+ day ago (149+ words) The K9 unit of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has announced the passing away of retired Police Service Dog (Riot). "It is with great sadness that the DRPS K9 Unit announces the passing of retired PSD Riot." The DRPS veteran passed…...
Councillor attacks Regional Chair over $1. 1bn police plan
2+ week, 6+ day ago (516+ words) A Regional Councillor has publicly criticized Regional Chair and CEO, citing "lack of leadership" over a move that may significantly impact the property tax burden on residents next year. The issue was over the'Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Service and…...
Swat team used to arrest gun-pointing road rage suspect
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (262+ words) Durham police said a man is facing several firearm charges after the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit completed an investigation into road rage incidents. Last February, investigators with the Gun and Gang Unit (GGU) began an investigation into a male…...
14-17-year olds held for multiple armed robberies
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) Three youths responsible for several armed robberies have been arrested following the completion of Project Burke. Between February 20 and March 7, three businesses; Pizza Pizza in Pickering twice, B Boyz Burger in Pickering, and Little Caesars in Whitby were targeted in…...
Armed robber flees with $10, 000 from cash advance firm
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (299+ words) Durham police are searching for a man after an armed robbery at a cash advance business in Pickering. On Friday, March 20, around 3: 55 pm, members of West Division responded to an armed robbery at The Cash Shop located at 1660 Kingston Road....
Riley Case: SIU declines mandate, officers reassigned
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (351+ words) News about Durham, ON " just a click away! Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) yesterday said it has started an investigation following allegations of misconduct during the arrest of a lawyer. On January 23, the DRPS arrested and charged Sudine Riley with…...
SIU investigates as officer shoots man and colleague
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) News about Durham, ON " just a click away! Ontario's Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has stepped in to investigate after an officer and a man were shot by another officer during an incident in Oshawa yesterday. At about 11 am on January…...
After chasing DRT, Brock turns to relax taxi rules
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) News about Durham, ON " just a click away! After lobbying for better Durham Region Transit (DRT) connectivity for its spread-out rural community (see below), the Township of Brock has taken an alternative route by relaxing taxi rules. During a recent…...