Wanted Male Arrested After Assaulting Officers in Pickering

A male wanted on numerous warrants has been arrested after trespassing on multiple properties and assaulting police officers in Pickering.

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of West Division responded to several calls for a suspicious male knocking on doors in the area of Mockingbird Square and Mourning Dove Lane.  Officers arrived on scene and identified the male, who was currently wanted on various warrants from another police service.  As the male was taken into custody, he assaulted two officers.

Both officers were assessed by paramedics for minor injuries.

Joseph MILLIGAN, age 30 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest x2.

He was released on an Undertaking and transferred to another police service for his outstanding warrants. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. O’Rahilly of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2531 or 1901.

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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