Durham Police said three males are facing charges after a quantity of drugs was located during a traffic stop in Oshawa.
On Sunday, October 20, at about 4:30 am, members of Central West Division on proactive patrol initiated a traffic stop in the area of Olive Avenue and Cadillac Avenue South. As officers approached, the male driver walked away from the vehicle. The male refused to identify himself and fled from police.
Officers engaged in a short foot pursuit before taking the male into custody. Two other males remained in the vehicle. Officers observed signs of cannabis use in the vehicle, which was searched under the Cannabis Control Act. A handgun holster, drug paraphernalia, and over 1,990 Dilaudid pills, were located during the search.
Two male, both age 18 from Oshawa and a male, age 21 from Oakville were charged and were all held for a bail hearing. Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Thomas or Cst. Ouderkirk of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2446 or 2090.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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