UPDATE – Stranger Sexual Assault

A 32-year-old male has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation that began in 2018.

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, members of the Special Victims Unit concluded a sexual assault investigation that began almost six years ago. In 2018, members of Central East Division responded to a sexual assault call. The female victim was leaving a bar in downtown Whitby in the early morning hours. The victim was looking for a hire-for-service ride to go home when the suspect approached her in his vehicle, offering a ride. The suspect drove the victim to an empty parking lot where he sexually assaulted her. The suspect then dropped her off near a convenience store in the Courtice area.

In 2024, investigators received new evidence that led them to investigate a male living in Oshawa. Members of the Offender Management Unit arrested the male on November 14, 2024.

A photo of the suspect is attached as police believe there may be more victims.  

Sopan PUSPARAJAH, age 32, of Oshawa, is charged with: Sexual Assault.

He was held for a bail hearing.  

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Jiggins of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5312.

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.

ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT IN 2018

Stranger Sexual Assault

The DRPS is advising Whitby residents of a stranger sexual assault incident which occurred on Saturday morning.  

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