Police have identified and are seeking a male suspect after officers were struck by a Tesla during an incident in Oshawa.
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., members of Central East Division on proactive patrol observed an Acura sedan travelling on Simcoe Street North with no lights at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a traffic stop; however, the vehicle fled the area, failing to stop for police. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle parked unoccupied in a residential driveway. After a brief search of the neighbourhood, the driver was located hiding in a backyard and taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle located a replica firearm, and drugs. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was on conditions not to have care or control of a motor vehicle and remain in his residence at night.
As officers continued their investigation, a Tesla SUV entered the area at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to speak with the driver as the Tesla came to a stop. While speaking with the driver, the vehicle attempted to reverse, striking two officers, before fleeing the area.
One officer was transported to a local-area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The second officer attended a local-area hospital with minor injuries.
Investigators have identified the male driving the Tesla and are looking for information on his whereabouts.
Yaseen WAGGAN, age 23 from Ajax is wanted for: Flight from Peace Officer, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Failing to Comply with Release Orderx2, Fail to Identify Self to Officer, and Fail to Remain.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Broadfoot of 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 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.
Author: Pete Fisher
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