Male Arrested for Indecent Act in Pickering

A male has been arrested after committing an indecent act near a public park in Pickering.

On Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., members of West Division responded to a sex offence call in the area of Diefenbaker Court and Valley Farm Road. A witness observed a naked male standing outside a tent committing an indecent act near a public playground. Officers located the male a short time later and placed him in custody without incident.

Further investigation revealed that the same suspect was involved in another incident on April 4, 2025. In that incident, the victim reported that the suspect chased after her at a nearby plaza. The victim entered a nearby building and the suspect went in another direction.

No physical injuries were reported.

Steven GAUDETTE, age 37, from Pickering is charged with: Commit Indecent Act in Public Place, Criminal Harassment, Mischief Interfere With Lawful Enjoyment and Disobey Court Order.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Churchill of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1902.

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 $2,000 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.