Police have identified and are seeking a male suspect after officers were struck by a Tesla during an incident in Oshawa.
The incident took place on Tuesday, September 22 at about 1:05 am. Members of Central East Division on proactive patrol observed an Acura sedan travelling on Simcoe Street North with no lights at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a traffic stop; however, the vehicle fled the area, failing to stop for police.
Officers searched the area and located the vehicle parked unoccupied in a residential driveway. After a brief search of the neighborhood, the driver was located hiding in a backyard and taken into custody.
According to the DRPS, a search of the vehicle located a replica firearm, and drugs. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was on conditions not to have care or control of a motor vehicle and remain in his residence at night.
One Officer Seriously Hurt
As officers continued their investigation, a Tesla SUV entered the area at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to speak with the driver as the Tesla came to a stop. While speaking with the driver, the vehicle attempted to reverse, striking two officers, before fleeing the area.
One officer was transported to a local-area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The second officer attended a local-area hospital with minor injuries, they said.
Investigators have identified the male driving the Tesla and are looking for information on his whereabouts.
A 23-year old male from Ajax is wanted; Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Broadfoot of the DRPS Offender Management Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5357
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.