Durham Regional Police – Officer Charged with Dangerous Operation and Pointing a Firearm

 A Durham Regional Police Service officer has been charged after an altercation during a traffic stop in North Durham.

Members of the DRPS Professional Standards Unit began an investigation after they became aware of an incident involving the officer. The officer was suspended during the investigation and on Monday, November 1, 2021, the officer was arrested and is now facing charges.

Investigators are looking to speak with any witnesses that may have seen the interaction during this traffic stop that occurred on July 17, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., near Highway 48 west of Highway 12 in Beaverton.

Matthew LOWE, age 24, of Toronto, has been charged with: Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance and Pointing a Firearm. He was released on an Undertaking. 

The Constable who worked in North Division has been an officer for just over two years. 

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to call the DRPS Professional Standards Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 4370.