US EditionYork Regional Police to take over criminal investigation into cops accused of assaulting lawyer in Oshawa
Durham police reassigned officers and notified oversight bodies after lawyer alleges assault and mistreatment; York police now leading the criminal investigation.
- On Jan. 30, 2026, Durham Regional Police announced the referral of assault allegations involving officers and a lawyer at an Oshawa courthouse to York Police for investigation.
- Because authorities classified the claims as beyond normal misconduct, Durham police said the allegations extend beyond claims of misconduct after last Friday's incident in an Oshawa courthouse interview room.
- Counsel Neha Chugh alleges officers put knees on Riley's back and neck, then dragged her to courthouse basement cells and ripped off her head scarf.
- Procedurally, Durham notified the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency and reassigned officers away from courthouse security, with President Andrew Tummonds stating support for officers and a commitment to an outside review.
- Legal groups including the Canadian Bar Association urged an independent probe while the Special Investigations Unit said it was notified earlier this week but has not invoked its mandate, citing the province's police watchdog jurisdictional limits.
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York Regional Police to take over criminal investigation into cops accused of assaulting lawyer in Oshawa
York Regional Police has been called on to conduct a criminal investigation after a lawyer alleged Durham Region police officers slammed her head into a desk and hauled her to the basement cells at a courthouse in Oshawa, Ont., last week.
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Officers' alleged assault on lawyer at Oshawa courthouse referred to York police
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Durham Regional Police say they have referred allegations that officers assaulted a lawyer at an Oshawa courthouse to York Regional Police for a criminal investigation. The police force says it has been advised that the allegations made by Sudine Riley extend beyond claims of misconduct. A statement issued by Riley’s counsel alleges the defence lawyer was left bleeding and swollen after Durham police officers slammed her head into a desk in an i…
Update - Durham Region Police - Follow-Up Statement on Courthouse Incident - Today's Northumberland - Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Since DRPS’s public statement on January 29, 2026, we have been advised that the allegations related to the arrest of Ms. Riley extend beyond claims of misconduct and include allegations that are criminal in nature. In anticipation of this possibility, DRPS had already contacted the York Regional Police, should their investigative services be required. In light of the new information, DRPS has now formally referred the matter to the York Regiona…
Officers’ alleged assault on lawyer at Oshawa courthouse referred to York police – 105.9 The Region
Durham regional police say they have referred allegations that officers assaulted a lawyer at an Oshawa, Ont., courthouse to York regional police for a criminal investigation. The police force says it has been advised that the allegations made by Sudine Riley extend “beyond claims of misconduct.” A statement issued by Riley’s counsel alleges the defence lawyer was left bleeding and swollen after Durham police officers slammed her head into a des…
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