Youth Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer in Whitby

A female youth has been arrested after attacking a police officer following a disturbance in Whitby.

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to a family dispute at a residence in the area of Taunton Road West and Thornton Road North.  A female from the residence was causing a disturbance with her parents and was refusing to leave the property.  After speaking with officers, the female agreed to leave the residence but wanted her vape from her bedroom.  When the female did not immediately get her vape, she attacked an officer.  The female was restrained and taken into custody.

The police officer attended a local area hospital for minor injuries.

A 15-year-old female from Whitby is charged with: Assault a Peace Officer, and Disobey an Order of the Court.

She was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2427.

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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