Two Males in Custody After Multiple Violent Stabbings in Durham Region
Two males are in custody following an investigation into multiple violent stabbings across the Durham Region.
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at approximately 2:25 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Simcoe Street South and Bloor Street East, in Oshawa. A male suspect stabbed another male multiple times, before fleeing the area. The victim was transported to a local area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
On Monday, June 17, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., member of Central East Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Simcoe Street South and Maple Street, in Oshawa. A male suspect assaulted another male with a weapon, before fleeing the area. The victim was transported to a local area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 4:25 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Cedar Street and Simcoe Street South, in Oshawa. A male suspect stabbed another male multiple times, before fleeing the area. The victim was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of East Division responded to an assault call in the area of Old Varcoe Road and Varcoe Road, in Courtice. Two male suspects stabbed another male multiple times, before fleeing the area. The victim was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
On Friday, August 2, 2024, investigators arrested the first suspect responsible for the stabbings. He was taken into custody without incident.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, investigators arrested the second suspect responsible for the stabbings. He was taken into custody without incident.
The suspects and victims are all known to each other. All stabbings were isolated incidents. Police have no concerns for public safety.
Marlon Fernando JONES, age 47 from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Aggravated Assault x3, Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public x2, Robbery with Violence, Assault with a Weapon x3, Carry Concealed Weapon, and Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x2.
Mehki Steven HYMAN, age 24 from Whitby is charged with numerous offences including: Aggravated Assault, Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public, Carry Concealed Weapon, Assault with a Weapon, and Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x2.
Both were held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about these incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Dowdle of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2765.
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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