Jeff Mitchell
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Teens accused of firing BB gun at pedestrians from car in Whitby
Witnesses are being asked to come forward as an investigation continues → Read More
Hearing for officer charged over Freedom Convoy comments adjourned
A disciplinary hearing for a Durham police officer accused of discreditable conduct for her public comments on protests related to COVID-19 restrictions has been adjourned after a brief appearance Thursday, June 9. The adjournment was granted to allow Constable Erin Howard and her lawyer to review a voluminous file of disclosure provided by the service. Another hearing is scheduled for mid-July.… → Read More
Fraud suspects targeted seniors in 'Grandparent Scam', police allege
Charges including fraud, participating in a criminal organization have been laid → Read More
'He just vanished': Home reno fraught with broken promises, legal action, says homeowner
Contractor charged by Durham police with nine fraud-related offences → Read More
Appeal Court upholds conviction arising from big Durham cocaine bust
$1 million worth of drugs seized in 2015 investigation. → Read More
'His actions surely saved this man’s life': Durham officer credited with saving life of choking driver in Oshawa
Watch video explaining what action hero cop took to save man's life → Read More
Police pursuit ends as car being driven by 11-year-old 'pinned' against a fence in Whitby neighbourhood
Car that reached 150 km/h as it sped through the streets crashed into fences Sunday evening → Read More
Ajax man convicted of breaching stay at home order during pandemic lockdown
JP rejected argument that a trip with friends to get food was an allowable exception → Read More
Medical episode may have led to truck crash at Oshawa GM plant: police
'Extensive damage' as truck crashes into vehicle storage compound → Read More
Durham police officer charged after seizure of prohibited guns, other "devices"
Charges arise from investigation by Durham police and the Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit → Read More
Durham officers among police presence at large 'freedom convoy' protest in Ottawa
Durham Regional police officers were among the many law enforcement officers who took to the streets of Ottawa over the weekend in response to a large... → Read More
Durham police investigate officer's post in support of trucker vaccination protest
Officer declares demonstration necessary in a "war" over "rights and freedoms" → Read More
Extreme cold, lack of hydrants challenge Whitby firefighters battling house fire
The Whitby crew also relied on assistance from neighbouring fire services → Read More
Police probe possible link between Whitby car fire, Oakville shooting
Halton police confirmed Monday morning they are investigating the car fire → Read More
Active COVID-19 cases in Durham soar as region sees 500 new cases over past three days
Officials confirm more than 500 new infections confirmed over the past three days → Read More
Durham judge sentences dealer caught with meth, fentanyl to 4.5 years in prison
Repeat offender "has a debt to pay to society," judge says in ruling → Read More
Henderson 'smothered' Oshawa infant in anger, Crown asserts at murder trial
The trial of a man accused of killing an Oshawa infant is nearing its conclusion, with the case scheduled to go to the jury for deliberations this week. Testimony in the case of Denim Henderson concluded Friday, Dec. 3, with the accused man fending off assertions by the Crown that he killed nine-month-old Kaleb McKay in a fit of pique when the baby wouldn’t settle down for a nap. Prosecutor… → Read More
Durham police staff face deadline to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new policy
Nearly a quarter of members have not revealed their inoculation status → Read More
UPDATE: 58-year-old man dead in serious Uxbridge crash
Police are looking to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision on Friday morning → Read More
No updates in case of women reported missing from Whitby: police
Police concerned for well-being of Ava Burton, 58, and her 85-year-old mother, Tatilda Noble → Read More