13-Year-Old Arrested for Assault with Weapon in Oshawa

A 13-year-old female has been arrested after making threats with a knife during a physical altercation in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at approximately 4:35 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue.  Two female youth were involved in a physical altercation resulting in one youth making threats with a knife.  The suspect chased the victim with the knife when she attempted to flee.  Police arrived on scene and located the suspect who was taken into custody. 

The victim sustained minor injuries.

A 13-year-old female from Oshawa is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public, and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

She was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Hussain of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2885.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca 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. 

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