An Oshawa councillor has quashed rumors surrounding ‘a large police presence’ in the Wentworth Street West and Oxford Street area on Friday.
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) had issued an advisory that there will be a large police presence in the area of Wentworth Street West and Oxford Street for an ongoing investigation.
“This is an isolated incident. Please avoid the area,” it had said, adding later that the area had been cleared.
There was no further update from the police till Sunday evening.
Brian Nicholson, Councillor for Ward 5 Oshawa and Durham Council, clarified that: “Contrary to a lot of false rumours and speculation, the current event in southern Oshawa is not a hostage taking.
“It was a domestic dispute that led to a person barricading themselves in an apartment unit. The police have secured the area and are taking appropriate action to resolve the situation without injury,” said the councillor.
“To those spreading rumours or speculation on Facebook, I ask you to please remove your posts. To those posting negative comments about the community or area residents, you are only embarrassing yourself by exposing your ignorance,” said the councillor on a social media post.