Durham Police – Fraud Call Leads To Multiple Charges

In Police Blotter

Two males and a female are facing multiple charges after attempting to use a fraudulent credit card at a Clarington business.

On Wednesday July 10, 2019, police were called to Easthill Outdoors in Orono after the clerk reported someone was attempting to use a fraudulent credit card to make a large purchase.

Police arrived and located two suspects in the store and one in a waiting vehicle. All three were arrested and officers located a quantity of drugs and fraudulent identification inside the vehicle.

Paul RAMIREZ, age 33, of Delfi Road in Mississauga is charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance (x3); Fraud Under $5,000; Personation to Gain Advantage; Unlawfully Sell or Possess Counterfeit Mark (x3) and Breach of Probation. He was held for a bail hearing.

Sandeep TAKHAR, age 33, of Rochefort Street in Kitchener is charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance (x3) and Fraud Under $5,000.

Alexis TODD, age 25, of No Fixed Address is charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance (x3). She was released on a Promise to Appear.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. O’Connor of East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2087.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at http://www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Northumberland County – Burnley Bridge Replacement to begin July 11

Northumberland County is moving forward with the replacement of Burnley Bridge, located on County Road 29 in the village

Read More...

Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For

Read More...

Belleville Police – Tips from Public Leads to Arrest of Break and Enter Suspect (Name Released)

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 126 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu