EAST DIVISION - Durham Regional Police Service

🎃🚔 DRPS Halloween Costume Contest! 🚔🎃 Calling all little officers! 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ If you’re dressing up as a police officer this Halloween, we want to see your costume! 📸 Email your photos to [email protected] by November 1 at 4 p.m. for a chance to win a DRPS prize package, including a special meet-and-greet with our newest Police Service Dog, True! 🐾💙 We can’t wait to see your costumes!

A male has been charged in connection with an identity fraud investigation in Clarington. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/pickering… -30-

DRPS Welcomes New Police Service Dog True The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is expanding its Canine Unit with the addition of Police Service Dog (PSD) True, a specially trained German Shorthaired Pointer who will support searches for missing and vulnerable people and human remains. True joins DRPS as part of the Service’s new Search and Rescue/Human Remains Detection (SAR/HRD) K9 Program, providing officers with an additional specialized resource for incidents where locating an individual quickly can be critical to their safety and well-being. Born in Germany on June 29, 2025, True was specifically selected and trained for search and rescue work. His current capabilities include human scent tracking, evidence detection, open-area searching and human remains detection. True can follow an individual’s scent across a variety of environments and surfaces to help locate them or determine their direction of travel. He is also trained to locate articles or evidence carrying human scent and can systematically search large outdoor areas using both handler-directed and independent search techniques. True will primarily be deployed in searches for missing children, vulnerable and elderly individuals, non-violent persons experiencing a mental health crisis, and people who may be injured, lost or disoriented and unable to return to safety independently. When True locates a person, he is trained to remain with them and alert his handler by sitting and barking until the handler arrives. This passive response provides an important search option in circumstances where apprehension is neither necessary nor appropriate, while minimizing the potential for injury to the person being located. His training in human remains detection will also provide DRPS with another specialized resource to support searches and investigations. The addition of True represents an important investment in public safety and the continued evolution of the DRPS Canine Unit’s search capabilities. And while True has a serious job to do, he still knows how to enjoy his downtime. His favourite activity is hiking, and his favourite toy is, without question, a ball. Welcome to DRPS, True!

The Durham Regional Police Service was proud to partner with the Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for a successful Project BASS Car Seat Clinic in Oshawa. Throughout the afternoon, officers and certified technicians met with parents and caregivers to provide hands-on education and guidance on the proper installation and use of child car seats. Events like this help ensure children are travelling safely and give families the confidence that their seats are installed correctly. A big thank you to everyone who attended and to our partners for their continued commitment to road safety and protecting our youngest passengers. 🚗👶 @OPP @TorontoPolice @ONtransport Together, we are helping keep Durham Region families safe on our roads.

One last adventure for our Chief for a Day! 🚁 Mini Chief Anayta Sehrawat wrapped up her busy day with a ride in Air1, getting a bird’s-eye view of Durham Region! Thank you for following along as she toured our units, met our members and learned about the work they do to keep our communities safe. Thank you, Chief Anayta, for a day to remember! 💙

Police are appealing for further victims after a female was arrested in connection with an auto-financing fraud scam. Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/police-ap…

The DRPS Homicide Unit has identified a suspect and issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for 25-year-old Kane BOOTH in the homicide of a 47-year-old male from Markham. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/canada-wi…

Community Safety Alert for High-Risk Offender Released in Durham Region __________________________________________________________________________ Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is alerting the public to a high-risk offender who will be released into the community on October 11, 2026. This individual has a history of serious criminal convictions, including Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Assault with a Weapon, Assault, Robbery, Possession of Explosives, Uttering Threats, and multiple violations of probation orders. Keith Theodore CONSTANTIN, age 48, poses a significant risk to the community, especially children. DRPS’s Offender Management Unit will continue to monitor CONSTANTIN’s whereabouts and activities. CONSTANTIN is also subject to electronic monitoring. CONSTANTIN is bound by an order under section 810.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada. His conditions under this section include: -Wear a GPS monitoring device at all times -Abide by a curfew from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. -Mandatory reporting to DRPS on a weekly basis -Not to associate or communicate with anyone under the age of 16, or engage in any activities that involve contact with anyone under the age of 16 -Not to own or possess any weapons -Abstain absolutely from the possession, purchase, or consumption of drugs, narcotics or controlled substances, except in accordance with a medical prescription -Abstain absolutely from possession, purchase, or consumption of alcohol or alcohol-based products -Not to associate with anyone involved in criminal activities or known to have a criminal record -Not to be present in any daycare, swimming area, and/or public swimming area, school ground, or playground where one might reasonably expect children to be present, or any community centre where children under 16 are present -Not to attend any public place such as a mall where persons under the age of 16 are present or can be reasonably expected to be present unless accompanied by someone over the age of 21 -Not to enter into any relationships with a person who is the legal guardian of children under the age of 16 -Not to use the internet or other digital networks -Not to be in possession of any device capable of accessing the internet -Notify the DRPS or a designate in the police jurisdiction to which you are residing, prior to leaving your jurisdiction of residence, including any travel itinerary and destination plans Police are asking the public to stay vigilant and remain aware of their surroundings. Any suspicious or dangerous behaviour should be reported directly to the police. Under Regulation 412/23 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, a chief of police or his designate may disclose personal information about an individual if he reasonably believes the individual poses a significant risk of harm to other persons or property and believes that such disclosure would reduce that risk. Anyone with information about CONSTANTIN is asked to contact the DRPS Offender Management Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5357. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.…, and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. -30-

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is alerting parents, caregivers, and community members to an increase in online threats involving coordinated groups known as “The Com” (short for the Community). “The Com” is a network of online predators who use grooming, manipulation, coercion, and intimidation to exploit young people, which can lead to violent and/or criminal behaviour. Offenders often build trust, create secrecy through fear or shame, and pressure victims into harmful or unsafe activities. These groups target children and youth aged 8 to 17 across popular online platforms, including Discord, Telegram, Snapchat, Roblox, Minecraft, Twitch, and Steam. These online predators operate using the following tactics: - Building trust through friendship or romantic attention - Manipulating youth using fear, guilt, or intimidation - Coercing victims into harmful or unsafe activities, including: o Creating or sharing inappropriate and exploitative images or videos o Engaging in self-harm or harm toward others or animals o Displaying concerning usernames, symbols, or messages o Coercing children to participate in crimes—such as hoax 9‑1‑1 calls (swatting), online attacks, or sharing harmful content—often without realizing the seriousness of what they’re being manipulated into. - Forcing compliance through threats such as exposing private information, doxing, or swatting. DRPS has recently responded to a number of incidents in the community that are believed to be linked to this online predatory group. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to watch for patterns or clusters of the following behaviours: - Use of encrypted apps (e.g., Discord, Telegram) without parental knowledge - Withdrawal, secrecy, mood changes, or declining academic performance - Increased or secretive use of phones or electronic devices Interest in extreme or harmful online ideologies - New online contacts your child seems unusually attached to—or afraid of While one of these signs may not be of concern, multiple indicators together may warrant attention. You can help protect your child by talking to them about the risks of sharing personal information or images online. Ask direct, non-judgmental questions about the platforms they use and the individuals they interact with. Ensure you have access to your child’s online platforms and regularly review their activity. Pay close attention to platforms with chat or group features. If you notice any concerning online activity or individuals on online platforms that may pose a safety risk, report it to DRPS at 1-888-579-1520. For more information, please visit drps.ca/onlinesafety -30-

To all of our members and first responders working throughout the Thanksgiving weekend, thank you. We recognize the sacrifices you make, including time spent away from your families and loved ones, to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities. Your service, commitment, and dedication are deeply appreciated today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving.