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Oshawa man assaults snowplow driver, charged

Durham Police said a 32-year-old male is facing charges after assaulting a snowplow driver last Saturday.

On March 4 at about 9:30 pm, members of East Division were called to the area of Wilson Road and Greenhill Avenue in Oshawa after a snowplow driver and a homeowner got into an altercation.

A pile of snow blocked the male’s driveway after last week’s snowstorm causing him to become upset and ultimately assaulting the snowplow driver, police said.

The 32-year old has been charged with assault, and was released on an undertaking.

Name and further details are available at www.drps.ca.

Harassment, abuse will not be tolerated: Oshawa

Your support for our frontline workers matters, said Oshawa in an appeal to residents on Tuesday March 7.

“In rain or shine, through sleet or snow, City of Oshawa workers are out in the community serving our residents, businesses and visitors. From waste collectors and snow plow operators to crossing guards, municipal by-law officers and frontline customer service staff at our facilities – your support makes all the difference to the people who serve our community,” said a city statement.

“Many of them are also our friends, family and neighbours. So let’s remember to treat each other with respect at all times,” it pointed out.

It said Oshawa is a city committed to creating and promoting a safe, healthy, respectful and welcoming environment where there is respect for others and responsibility for all actions. Any harassment or abuse towards a city staff member or visitor will not be tolerated.

Police said anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1687.

Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted, and
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or changed

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