Police say a 34-year-old man from Oshawa has been charged after an explosion in downtownOshawa.
Durham local police said on June 30 that police received a loud report and found a burning vehicle in front of the unit's downtown area shortly after 8 pm. ..
Police said in a news release that "the police were flagged by witnesses who witnessed an individual throwing an incendiary into a parked car just before it exploded." "After a short foot chase, the suspect was arrested."
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Police said no one was injured and no additional damage to buildings or vehicles was reported.
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Police officers said the explosives disposal unit was summoned and cleared the area.
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Police said the 34-year-old Duy Quoc Nguyen from Oshawa was arrested.
He was charged with arson and was charged with property damage, possession of gunpowder, illegal possession of explosives, mischief or life-threatening, mischief or damage to property over $ 5,000, and I am driving while the vehicle is stopped.
Officers said he was detained for a bail hearing.
"There are no other suspects or concerns about the safety of the community," police said.
Anyone who has information about the incident will be asked to contact the police or the crime stopper.
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