US EditionYork Regional Police to take over criminal investigation into cops accused of assaulting lawyer in Oshawa
Durham police notified the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency and reassigned officers after lawyer alleges assault during courthouse arrest, with calls for independent review ongoing.
- Durham Police referred allegations that officers assaulted defence lawyer Sudine Riley at an Oshawa courthouse to York Police on Jan. 30, 2026.
- The Special Investigations Unit said it was notified earlier this week but has not invoked its mandate, which limits its response to serious injury, death, sexual assault, or police shootings.
- Neha Chugh, Riley's counsel, alleges officers slammed her head into a desk, left her bleeding and swollen, put knees on her back and neck, dragged her to courthouse interview room and basement cells, and ripped off her head scarf before charging her with trespassing.
- Reassigning officers, Durham said, the Durham Regional Police Association supported its members and called for an independent review, with President Andrew Tummonds standing 'firmly' with officers.
- Legal groups including the Canadian Bar Association have called for an independent investigation, while Durham Police say the allegations extend "beyond claims of misconduct" and referred the matter externally.
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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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Riley's is now a criminal case, handed over to York police
Durham police issued yet another statement yesterday on the lawyer Sudine Riley case saying Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has been advised that the allegations related to the arrest 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…
Investigation into allegations against police officers
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…
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