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Durham Police Reassign Officers Amid Assault Allegations

1/30/2026

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Durham Regional Police have reassigned officers linked to the alleged assault of Sudine Riley in Oshawa.
Riley alleges officers slammed her head on a desk and dragged her to a cell.
Legal groups, including the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), demand an independent investigation to ensure accountability.
The Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) has been notified about the incident as calls for a thorough inquiry continue to grow.

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Story summary

Durham Regional Police have reassigned officers linked to the alleged assault of Sudine Riley in Oshawa.
Riley alleges officers slammed her head on a desk and dragged her to a cell.
Legal groups, including the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), demand an independent investigation to ensure accountability.
The Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) has been notified about the incident as calls for a thorough inquiry continue to grow.