Police charge man with arson after car fire in Whitby
May 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
Durham Police have made an arrest following an arson in Whitby. Officers say they were called to a parking lot at Gordon and Victoria on Sunday night, to find a 2013 Kia on fire. They arrested and charged a 40-year-old man, who was already on parole. The vehicle was fully destoryed. Police also found two stolen vehicle keys on the suspect, taken from a woman’s residence. His name is not being released right now, to protect the victim.
Police looking for suspect after robbery at Oshawa pharmacy
May 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
Durham Police are hunting for one lone suspect, following a robbery in Oshawa on Wednesday. Officers say it happened at a pharmacy in the Wilson and Devon area before lunch. No injuries were reported. Police and a number of cruisers remain on the scene investigating.
Whitby teen charged in stabbing incident
May 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 16 year old Whitby boy is facing several charges after an 18 year old female was stabbed during an argument. Durham Police say on May 17th, two females began to argue, when the boyfriend of one of the two females, allegedly stepped in threatened the victim, broke her glasses, and stabbed her with an exacto knife. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The boy cannot be named under the youth criminal justice act.
Controversy at Oshawa City Council over misconduct allegations
May 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
Allegations of misconduct against Oshawa City Manager Bob Duignan during the city’s purchase of a property took an unexpected turn at city council Tuesday night. The report by Oshawa’s Auditor General Ron Foster that alleges gross overspending, steaming from the hiding of documents to create a higher selling price, was set aside as council voted 5-4 to have an outside lawyer conduct his own inquiry. Mr. Foster says he stands by his findings. The move was heavily criticized by the opposing councilors as the lawyer sought to investigate has had previous dealings with the city and Mr. Duignan.
Three men from the U.K. charged in GTA paving scam
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
Three men from the United Kingdom are facing charges in connection with a paving scam operating in the GTA. Durham police say a Toronto business man reported that the suspects offered to pave his commercial driveway but then came back asking for more money. When the man refused to pay the suspects threaten him and said they would damage his property. OPP were also involved in the investigation and say several churches, and community centres were also targeted. Police are reminding the public to be vigilant with all door-to-door salesmen and say you should always ask for a written quote. Charged are: 24 year-old William Adams, 23 year-old James Nunn and 44 year-old Andrew Hill.
Durham Police stop numerous impaired drivers over the long weekend
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
It was a busy weekend for Durham Police officers as they conducted their first long weekend ride program of the season. According to authorities, 1,745 drivers were stopped, 32 were given a roadside breath test, 3 people received 3 day suspensions for registering a ‘WARN’ and 5 drivers were charged with drinking and driving. 26 people were also charged with various highway traffic act offences.
74 year old Oshawa man facing more sexual assault charges
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
An Oshawa man is facing additional sexual assault charges. Durham police say further investigation led to more charges against 74 year old James Lionel Meagher. Police are still asking any other victims to come forward. Meagher was originally charged with two counts of sexual assault back in February.
NDP leader Andrea Horwath says her party will ensure the passage of the provincial budget
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
After much consideration, NDP leader Andrea Horwath says she will ensure the passage of the provincial budget. The announcement means Ontarians will be spared an election. Horwath says her party did its best to make sure the people of the province have a more accountable government. Last week, Premier Kathleen Wynne agreed to Horwath’s extra demand for a financial accountability office, modelled on the parliamentary budget office in Ottawa. Horwath says the government has also agreed to bring plans for new tolls on car-pool lanes back to the legislature for a vote.
Motorcycle rider suffers serious injuries after collision in Ajax
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
A Pickering motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries after a collision in Ajax. The accident happened on Salem Road and Highway 7 on Sunday afternoon. Durham police say the driver of a Saturn pulled out in front of the motorcycle and the two ended up colliding. The 50 year old motorcyclist is being treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries. 49 year old Noel Sparling of Ajax was charged for careless driving.
Independent panel makes 68 recommendations about Lakeridge Health Oshawa’s emergency department
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
Lakeridge Health Oshawa says they’re working to improve their emergency environment. The Ontario Nurse Association hired an independent panel who made 68 recommendations to address unsafe staffing levels at the hospital. Lakeridge Chief Nursing Executive Lisa Shiozaki says they’re confident in the progress being made. Recommendations include using an all registered nurse model in the treatment area.
Durham Police looking for items stolen from a house in Ajax
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
Durham police are asking for the public’s help in finding some stolen property. The items were taken from a house on Kearney Drive in Ajax on May 2nd after a break and enter. Police arrested several teens in connection with the incident a few days later, but they’re still trying to recover a large number of electronics that were taken from the home such as mac computers, gaming systems, Iphones, Ipad minis and jewellery. Anyone with more information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 or Crime Stoppers at 1-880-222- 8477 (TIPS).
Four men facing charges after Whitby drug bust
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
Durham police made multiple arrests after a drug bust in Whitby. Police say last Wednesday, they seized over $5,000 worth of drugs from a house on Palmerston Avenue. 27 grams of cocaine, 105 grams of marijuana, 2.4 grams of ketamine and 17 ecstasy tablets were found at the house. 30 year old Guiseppe Bossio, 25 year old Eric Stenz, and 28 year old David Gallagager of Whitby along with 71 year old Gordon Kimmerly of Clarington are facing numerous charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking.