Durham Regional Police Service

A male is facing several charges following a sexual assault investigation in Oshawa.

In 2025, the victim contacted a male and female with several children, via a Facebook Au Pair Group, to come to Canada to work informally as an au pair.

In December 2025, the victim arrived in Canada, and resided with the suspect and his spouse at their home, in exchange for providing child care.

On Friday, December 12, 2025, the suspect gave the victim ice cream. Soon after consuming the ice cream the victim reported feeling incoherent and eventually going unconscious, with no recollection of the night. The victim sought medical attention and it was later confirmed that a noxious drug was present in her system.

In early 2026, a search warrant was executed at the suspect’s residence in Oshawa. Several electronic devices as well as the same drug used in the offence were located and seized.

Investigators analyzed these devices and found further evidence to support the investigation. Additionally, evidence of child sexual abuse and exploitation materials were found.

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, investigators with the Special Victims Unit took the suspect into custody without incident.

Investigators have concerns there are additional victims. A photo of the accused has been attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

A 38-year-old male from Oshawa is charged with: Sexual Assault, Administer Noxious Substance, Voyeurism x5, Possess Recording Obtained by Voyeurism x5, Possess child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material, Access Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact Det. Dunbar of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5344.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

See name here: https://www.drps.ca/news/posts/male-arrested-following-sexual-assault-investigation-in-oshawa/

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Police are searching for a male who caused property damage to a Durham Region Transit bus in Oshawa.

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a male on board a Durham Region Transit bus in the area of Simcoe Street and King Street East in Oshawa, caused property damage when exiting the bus. The suspect kicked the glass bus door before fleeing the area.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, 20-30 years-old, with a dark-coloured beard, and black hair. He was wearing a blue hoodie with the words ‘Florida’ on it, and steel toed boots.

Photos of the suspect are attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or any information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Barr of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 x 2703.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

https://www.drps.ca/news/posts/male-wanted-for-property-damage-on-durham-region-transit-bus-in-oshawa/

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