Two Males Facing Fraud Charges After Traffic Stop

Two males are facing fraud related charges after a traffic stop in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members from the East Division Community Response Unit were on proactive patrol in the area of Stevenson Road South and Gibb Street when they stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation.  During the course of the investigation, the driver refused to identity himself.  The males in the vehicle were detained and as a result numerous counterfeit identity documents were located and seized.

Jeremie LEFRANCOIS, age 24 of Quebec is charged with Possession Forged Passport x2, Possess Identify Document x 9 and Possess Identity Information with Inference of Fraud x3.

Eugene CAISSE, age 29 of Quebec is charged with Possession Forged Passport, Possess Identify Document x 10 and Possess Identity Information with Inference of Fraud x3 and Possess Credit Card x2.

Both males were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Reeves of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5241.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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