Durham Police – Officer Exposed to Fentanyl

In Police Blotter

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a trespass call at a business in the area of Simcoe Street South and Albany Street, in Oshawa.

Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect who had been previously banned from the business.

While arresting the suspect an officer was exposed to fentanyl.

The officer was taken to a local area hospital where they were medically cleared.

This incident highlights just one of the many unknown dangers our officers face each and every day while keeping our community safe.

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

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