Two Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Oshawa

A male and female are facing charges after a male was stabbed in Oshawa.

On Friday, June 14, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a stabbing incident in the area of Centre Street South and Bagot Street.  Officers located a male suffering from a stab wound.  Investigation revealed the victim had been involved in an altercation with a male and female, when the suspect male pulled out an edged weapon, stabbing the victim.  Officers were able to disarm the suspect utilizing a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) to incapacitate him.  Officers seized the weapon from the suspect, before taking him into custody.  During the arrest of the suspect, the female attempted to interfere and was also taken into custody.

The victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect and female did not sustain any physical injuries.

Johnathon William CARTER: age 36 from Oshawa is charged with: Aggravated Assault, Possess Weapon for Committing Offence, Cary Concealed Weapon, Assault with a Weapon, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking x3.

Helenann YOUNG, age 42 from Oshawa is charged with: Obstruct Peace Officer.

CARTER was held for a bail hearing.  YOUNG was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Lisi of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2769.

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. 

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