On Saturday May 28, 2016, just shortly before 4:00am, Hamilton Police received a report about a man that was observed in the area of Cross Street and King Street East in Dundas. It was indicated that they believed the man to be peering into the windows of vehicles and most likely attempting to steal property from within.

Police officers were dispatched by the communications team into the area to investigate further.

Police located the man in the area and stopped the him while advising him of the reports. The man’s identity was confirmed. Investigation revealed that the man was wanted for robbery, failing to attend court and breach of probation. Further investigation also resulted in the police officers charging the man in relation to an ongoing investigation for the theft of a credit card that was stolen from a vehicle and used on May 26, 2016.

The man was arrested and the warrants executed. Police have opposed the man’s bail and he is now before the courts to answer to the charges against him.

While there was no evidence to charge the man with a theft, the report about the suspicious man from the citizen most likely prevented other crimes from taking place based on the observations of the man’s behaviour this evening and ultimately helped to locate the man as part of an ongoing investigation in which there was evidence to charge him with other offences. Hamilton Police Service continues to remind the community to report all suspicious people or suspected criminal activity in their neighbourhoods.

CHARGED: Mark Werner – 27 year old man from Hamilton Ontario

CHARGES: Theft of credit card, possession of/use/traffic credit card, fail to comply probation. Criminal warrants executed – robbery, failing to attend court and breach probation

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On Sunday May 29, 2016, just shortly before 8:00am, Hamilton police officers were conducting a RIDE check point in the area of Greenhill Drive and the Red Hill Valley Parkway. While conducting the initiative a supervisor observed a vehicle pull over to the shoulder, make contact with the curb and make a very dangerous maneuver with the intent of avoided the check point.

The officers could hear the sounds of the engine revving as it began to speed away. The driver refused to stop for the officers who were now directing him to do so. The officers watched the car enter into the oncoming lanes of traffic and then proceed through a red light at the intersection. The officers provided the last known location of the vehicle and chose not to pursue the vehicle in the interest of public safety.

As officers began investigating a witness reported seeing the driver running away into the wooded area close by. A police officer was able to locate the man and arrest him without incident.

The man’s vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded. The 34 year old man from Hamilton he was later released on a promise to appear in court at a future date to answer to the charges.

CHARGED: 34 year old man from Hamilton Ontario

CHARGES: Dangerous driving, flight from police, fail to comply probation

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Members of the Niagara Regional Police Service are investigating a suspicious male approaching young females in the City of Welland.

The male is offering females a ride and enticing them to come and see the animals in his vehicle. As the end of the school year is approaching and more children are in the community, police are urging residents to be mindful of their surroundings and to report any suspicious behavior to the police.

Should you have any information pertaining to this activity, please contact D/Cst Deidre Sajkowski #9221 at (905) 735-78121 ex. 3335.

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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media, our followers on social media and our community for your assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for arson, following a fire inside a grocery store in the City of Vaughan.

As a result of coverage in the media and social media, the two suspects shown in video surveillance images that were released have been identified. The investigation has revealed that the two suspects are youths. As a result York Regional Police has removed their images from all platforms.

The investigation is ongoing and an update will be issued once charges have been laid.

On Sunday, May 29, 2016, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a fire at a grocery store located in the area of Weston Road and Rutherford Road. When officers arrived, smoke could be seen coming from the inside of the store. Employees, patrons and neighbouring businesses were safely evacuated. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services were able to get the fire under control and extinguished.

Video surveillance from the grocery store captured two suspects lighting a fire within the store. After the fire was lit, the suspects left the store and walked south through the parking lot towards Rutherford Road.

The initial damage estimate is more than $1 million dollars.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7441, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are seeking witnesses following a fatal collision in the Town of East Gwillimbury. 

On Sunday, May 29, 2016, shortly before 11 p.m., officers were called to a single-vehicle collision on Yonge Street in East Gwillimbury. The vehicle was located by police off the roadway and the lone occupant inside the vehicle, a 25-year-old female from the Town of Newmarket, was suffering from life-threatening injuries. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police are being asked to please come forward.

York Regional Police is asking anyone with information to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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A warrant has been issued for a 29-year-old woman wanted in connection with human trafficking incidents in Markham.

On May 27, 2016, police began an investigation into a suspected pimp after a female victim came forward to police with information. 

Police identified the suspect as Pardis SENOUBARI ABEDINI and a warrant was issued for her arrest for several offences related to human trafficking.   Investigators are now releasing an image of the suspect and appealing to the public for any information on her whereabouts. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Wanted: Pardis SENOUBARI ABEDINI

Female, 29
Long, black wavy hair, brown eyes
5’3”, 200 lbs.
Heavy build

Members of the Drugs and Vice Unit are continuing their aggressive efforts in combating human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of women and underage girls. In many cases, women and young girls involved in prostitution are forced into the sex trade through violence, threats of violence, coercion and trickery. York Regional Police considers these women and girls to be victims of crime and we are committed to investigating all incidents relating to human trafficking and providing assistance to victims. Investigators are willing to speak with anyone involved in the sex trade who may be looking for a way out or who may require assistance to escape these dangerous circumstances.

Members of the community are advised not to confront the suspect if they see her, but call police immediately at 1-866-876-5423 x7008. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact the York Regional Police Drugs and Vice Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7817, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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York Regional Police officers had yet another disappointing weekend on our roads as a result of impaired drivers.

Despite the significant tragedies we have experienced on York Region roads and ongoing police efforts to stop drivers from drinking or using drugs and driving, motorists are continuing to put their lives and the lives of innocent people at risk by driving while impaired. This past weekend, another 13 drivers were arrested from Friday May 27, 2016, through to Sunday May 30, 2016, and charged with alcohol and drug-related criminal driving offences.

Of the 13 arrests, four were a result of motor vehicle collisions. Officers conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks and general patrol located five impaired drivers and four of the arrests were as a result of concerned citizens calling 9-1-1 to report possible impaired drivers.

On Saturday, May 28, 2016, shortly before 7:30 p.m., officers came upon a collision between a motorcycle and a car on Metro Road and Spring Road in the Town of Georgina. The rider of the motorcycle, a 47-year-old man from the Town of Georgina, was taken to hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car, 20-year-old Justin CLODD from the Township of Perry, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with Impaired Driving Cause Bodily Harm, Over 80, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Trafficking.

On Sunday, May 29, 2016, shortly before 1 a.m., officers were responding to a possible impaired driver that had been called in by a citizen in the area of Highway 7 and Highway 427 in the City of Vaughan. When officers arrived they located three vehicles, including the suspect vehicle that had been involved in a serious collision. As a result, two people were taken to hospital suffering from injuries and 56-year-old Harjit Singh GILL, from the City of Brampton has been charged with Impaired Driving Cause Bodily Harm and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Cause Bodily Harm.

On Sunday, May 29, 2016, shortly before 6 a.m., police responded to a single-vehicle collision in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Timber Creek Boulevard in the City of Vaughan. Officers located a red Jeep Wrangler in the middle of the roadway that had struck a hydro pole. The driver of the vehicle, 23-year-old John-Michael CIMICATA was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Over 80.

Impaired driving is the number one criminal cause of death in Canada. When you drink or use drugs and drive you not only risk your life and those of your passengers, but the lives of every other driver and pedestrian on the road.

We continue to urge citizens to report impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1 as part of our Safe Roads… Your Call program. We consider these calls a potentially life-threatening crime in progress and we respond to these calls promptly. The message is clear:  DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL OR USE DRUGS AND DRIVE.

For more information contact York Regional Police Corporate Communications, at 866-876-5423, ext. 2664.

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Toronto Police Service Hold Up is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a man wanted in a robbery investigation.

It is reported that:

– on Friday, April 1, 2016, a man entered the Liberty Tax office in the Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West area
– he entered the front office and approached the receptionist
– he produced a black handgun and demanded the receptionist, manager and accountant go to the back of the business where the cash office is located
– the man kicked the locked door open, while continuing to point the gun at the victims and ordered them to lie on the floor
– he grabbed a quantity of cash, then fled in an unknown direction

The man is described as black, 30-40, 5’9”-6’0”, medium build, with stained, front, top teeth. At the time of the robbery he was wearing a forest camouflage fisherman-style hat, green long-sleeve shirt, dark gloves and pants, and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.

Johnathan Rushford, 26, was last seen on Sunday, May 29, 2016, in the George Street and Gerrard Street area.

He is described as white, 5’8″, with a medium build, 160 lbs., brown short hair, brown eyes and unshaven.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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This is the latest instalment of 22 Division’s “Catch-22 Tuesday.” We are looking for Travon Edwards-Bryan, 31, of no fixed address.

He is wanted for:

1) Assault Peace Officer

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For further information, please visit our 22 Division Facebook page, our TPS 22 Division website page and follow us on Twitter at The22News.

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On Monday, May 30, 2016, at 5:28 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Ewart Avenue, west of Silverthorn Avenue.

It is reported that:

− a 67-year-old man was driving a 2005 Toyota Sienna, attempting to reverse the vehicle in to a driveway at 4 Ewart Avenue
− as the man was reversing the vehicle, he fell from the vehicle and was pinned between a concrete retaining wall and the vehicle

The driver of the Toyota was pronounced at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Type:               Assault
Incident #        16-18976
Date:               May 30, 2016
Location:         Sheridan Street (0-100 Block)

Incident:          On Monday, May 30, 2016 at approximately 8:00 p.m. two men, who live together, got into a verbal argument inside their residence on Sheridan Street.  During the altercation, the accused struck the victim three or four times with his fist. Community Patrol Officers were contacted to investigate and the accused, a 61 year-old Brantford man was arrested. He is charged with assault and held for a bail hearing.  The victim did not require medical treatment.

Type:               Domestic Dispute
Incident #        16-19012
Date:               May 31, 2016

Incident:          On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at approximately 3:45 a.m., a man and woman who are in a romantic relationship, returned to the woman’s residence after a night of consuming alcohol.  They do not share this residence.  After returning to the house, the two got into a verbal argument. The dispute was so loud that Community Patrol Officers were contacted by concerned neighbours who attended and investigated.  As a result of the investigation it was learned that the woman struck the man in the face approximately three times with a folding style camping chair.  The man required medical treatment and stitches to close the lacerations.  The man then kicked in the side door of the residence causing the door to come off the hinges.  As a result of the investigation both the man and woman were arrested.  A 37 year-old Brantford woman was charged with Assault with a Weapon and Failing to Comply with a Recognizance, and was held for a bail hearing.  A 44 year-old Brantford man was charged with Mischief, Breach of Probation, and Failing to Comply with a Recognizance and was held for a bail hearing.

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On Monday, May 30th at 5:13 p.m., police responded to a seven vehicle collision on College Avenue West near University Drive.  A black four door Mazda, that was westbound on College Avenue, veered around a white minivan attempting to turn eastbound on College Avenue from University and struck a Honda that was stopped in a line of traffic.  The collision sent the Honda into the rear of a Toyota forcing the Toyota into a Volkswagen.  The Mazda was then struck by a GMC that was following behind it.  While the collision was occurring, the white minivan reversed backwards and struck a Mitsubishi that was stopped behind it and then left the scene.

There were a total of ten people occupying the involved vehicles, none of which reported any injuries.  Both the Mazda and Honda sustained major damage and were towed from the scene.  The other four vehicles, although damaged, were driven away.  Total damage was estimated at $40,000.  Two of the involved drivers, a 26 year old female from Mississauga and a 40 year old male from Guelph were both issued summonses for the offence of Careless Driving. College Avenue was closed for almost two hours for the investigation and removal of the vehicles.

If anyone has information or may have witnessed the collision, please contact Cst. Jennifer Purdy at 519-824-1212 ext. 7223 or anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.csgw.tips

Single motor vehicle collision on Edinburgh Road South

On Monday, May 30th at 12:46 p.m., a black four door Volkswagen was southbound on Edinburgh Road South, near Dean Avenue, when it crossed over the northbound lanes, struck the curb and left the roadway.  The vehicle sheared off a hydro pole and continued a short distance on the grass before it struck a tree and came to rest.  The driver, a 19 year old male from Guelph, was transported to Guelph General Hospital and treated for minor injuries.  The vehicle was written off in the collision. Total damage is estimated over $20,000.00.  The road was closed for several hours, while repairs were made to the damaged hydro pole.  If anyone has information or may have witnessed the collision, please contact Cst. Ian Smith at 519-824-1212 ext. 7125 or anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.csgw.tips

Canada Road Safety Week enforcement statistics

The Guelph Police Service participated in Canada Road Safety Week May 17-23, 2016.  This National Traffic Safety program is an enforcement driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures and ultimately save lives.  The following is a summary of the enforcement action issued during this timeframe: Criminal Drinking/Driving Charges – 3, Impaired by Drug Charges – 2, Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions (Novice driver/warn range -alcohol)-5, Seatbelt Infractions- 8, Aggressive Driving: (speeding, disobey signs, other moving violations) – 116, Careless Driving – 2, Distracted Driving (handheld device) – 6

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THEFT UNDER $5000

Incident #: WA16114040
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 29, 2016
Location: GREEN VALLEY DR, KITCHENER, WATERLOO ON Canada

On May 28th, 2016, in the early morning hours, two males in their early 20s, entered the parking garages at two apartment buildings on Green Valley Dr., Kitchener. They were both riding bicycles. There were twelve vehicles broken into and personal property taken. Anyone with information regarding these thefts are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1888-222-TIPS or the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-650-8500 x 4499.

THEFT UNDER $5000

Incident #: WA16114040
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 29, 2016
Location: GREEN VALLEY DR, KITCHENER, WATERLOO ON Canada

On May 28th, 2016, in the early morning hours, two males in their early 20s, entered the parking garages at two apartment buildings on Green Valley Dr., Kitchener. They were both riding bicycles. There were twelve vehicles broken into and personal property taken. Anyone with information regarding these thefts are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1888-222-TIPS or the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-650-8500 x 4499.

ASSAULT

Incident #: WA16112995
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 27, 2016
Location: CARDILL CRES, WATERLOO, ON

On Friday May 27, 2016 approximately 11:00 p.m., an altercation occurred on the boulevard in front of an apartment building on Cardill Crescent in the City of Waterloo between two men in their mid 20s. The victim sustained facial injuries and the suspect was last seen running on Cardill Crescent towards Austin Drive, Waterloo. Police are looking to identify the following person described as: – white with tanned skin, mid 20s, 6, heavier build, short darker hair, clean shaven, no accent. tattoo on his right bicep above elbow. He was last seen wearing dark pants, t-shirt: mainly dark grey with a blue modern lined pattern on the chest and shoulders, and a flat brimmed baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call WRPS North Division – (519) 650-8500 ext. 6399 or provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

ASSAULT

Incident #: WA16112995
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 27, 2016
Location: CARDILL CRES, WATERLOO, ON

On Friday May 27, 2016 approximately 11:00 p.m., an altercation occurred on the boulevard in front of an apartment building on Cardill Crescent in the City of Waterloo between two men in their mid 20s. The victim sustained facial injuries and the suspect was last seen running on Cardill Crescent towards Austin Drive, Waterloo. Police are looking to identify the following person described as: – white with tanned skin, mid 20s, 6, heavier build, short darker hair, clean shaven, no accent. tattoo on his right bicep above elbow. He was last seen wearing dark pants, t-shirt: mainly dark grey with a blue modern lined pattern on the chest and shoulders, and a flat brimmed baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call WRPS North Division – (519) 650-8500 ext. 6399 or provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE

Incident #: WA16115020
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 30, 2016
Location: ABERDEEN RD S, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

On May 30, 2016, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a pickup truck was stolen from the area of Aberdeen Road in Cambridge. A short time later, police relocated the vehicle and were able to apprehend the driver without incident after a brief foot chase. A 36 year old male Cambridge male is being held in custody pending a bail hearing for theft of a motor vehicle, flight from police, dangerous driving and breaching 4 Court orders. Police have also linked the male to a previous vehicle theft on May 12 and have laid charges in connection with that theft as well. Police remind the community to lock your vehicle when unattended and refrain from leaving keys in the vehicle.

THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE

Incident #: WA16115020
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 30, 2016
Location: ABERDEEN RD S, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

On May 30, 2016, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a pickup truck was stolen from the area of Aberdeen Road in Cambridge. A short time later, police relocated the vehicle and were able to apprehend the driver without incident after a brief foot chase. A 36 year old male Cambridge male is being held in custody pending a bail hearing for theft of a motor vehicle, flight from police, dangerous driving and breaching 4 Court orders. Police have also linked the male to a previous vehicle theft on May 12 and have laid charges in connection with that theft as well. Police remind the community to lock your vehicle when unattended and refrain from leaving keys in the vehicle.

OFFENSIVE WEAPON

Incident #: WA16115189
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 30, 2016
Location: KING ST W and FRANCIS ST N, KITCHENER ON Canada

On May 30, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., Police received information that a male was yelling at LRT construction workers and waving a knife in the area of King Street and Francis Street, Kitchener. The male allegedly threw a rock at one of the workers who was seated in a backhoe, breaking the front window. Police arrived on scene and located the accused and observed a knife handle sticking out from his backpack. The accused was arrested and charged with Weapons Dangerous, Assault with a Weapon x2, Utter Threats and Mischief under $5000. He was held for a showcause hearing. No one was injured as a result of the incident.

OFFENSIVE WEAPON

Incident #: WA16115189
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Incident Date: May 30, 2016
Location: KING ST W and FRANCIS ST N, KITCHENER ON Canada

On May 30, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., Police received information that a male was yelling at LRT construction workers and waving a knife in the area of King Street and Francis Street, Kitchener. The male allegedly threw a rock at one of the workers who was seated in a backhoe, breaking the front window. Police arrived on scene and located the accused and observed a knife handle sticking out from his backpack. The accused was arrested and charged with Weapons Dangerous, Assault with a Weapon x2, Utter Threats and Mischief under $5000. He was held for a showcause hearing. No one was injured as a result of the incident.

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Police are looking to identify two males, in two separate investigations, after they were captured on video using bank cards stolen from unlocked vehicles.

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, officers in Central West Division received a report of a stolen wallet. An unlocked pickup truck in the area of Garrard Road and Rossland Road East in Whitby had been entered through the night. Stolen from the wallet was a credit card that had been used twice by the time the victim realized it had been stolen.

A suspect was captured on video at two different gas stations on Taunton Road using the card and is described as male, white, 25 to 35 years old, and wearing a dark sweatshirt with a grey hood.

In early April 2016, another theft was reported from an unlocked vehicle on Byron Street North in Whitby. It wasn’t until a month later, when the victim received a statement, that he realized his Home Depot credit card was stolen as well and had been used eight times across the GTA, totaling more than $7,500 in transactions.

The suspect is described as male, white, 35 to 45 years old, with short receding hair.

Police remind residents to remove valuables from their vehicles and keep their car doors locked at all times. Anyone who observes suspicious activity on private property, such as people looking into cars in driveways, should call 911 immediately.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact D/Cst. Peacocke of the Central West Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1853.

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.

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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged two youths following a fire inside a grocery store in the City of Vaughan.

As a result of coverage in the media and social media, the two suspects shown in video surveillance images were identified. The youths turned themselves in to investigators on Monday, May 30, 2016, and were arrested without incident.

Charged:

A 15-year-old youth from the Town of Bolton
A 14-year-old youth from the City of Vaughan

Charges:

Arson – Disregard for Human Life

Both youths have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket for a bail hearing on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

On Sunday, May 29, 2016, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a fire at a grocery store located in the area of Weston Road and Rutherford Road. When officers arrived, smoke could be seen coming from the inside of the store. Employees, patrons and neighbouring businesses were safely evacuated. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services were able to get the fire under control and extinguished.

Video surveillance from the grocery store captured two suspects lighting a fire within the store. After the fire was lit, the suspects left the store and walked south through the parking lot towards Rutherford Road.

The estimated damage is in excess of $2 million dollars.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7441, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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York Regional Police is seeking public assistance in locating a 40-year-old woman missing from the City of Vaughan.

Cinzia PARENTE was last seen on Friday, May 27, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in the area of Rutherford Road and Bathurst Street. Cinzia is dependent on medication which she did not take with her when she left.

Police and Cinzia’s family are growing increasingly concerned for her well-being as this is out of character and are asking anyone with information on her location to contact investigators.

Description:            

Female, white
40 years
5’6”, 200 lbs.
Long blonde and brown hair
Was last seen wearing a knee-length black and white dress with a black belt

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7441, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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Type:               Assault with a Weapon
Incident #        16-19076
Date:               May 31, 2016
Location:         Colborne Street (500 Block)

Incident:          On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at approximately 4 p.m. the accused attended a motel on Colborne Street carrying a golf club that he furnished with spikes around the head, and stole an e-bike that was parked in front of one of the rooms.  The owner of the e-bike was alerted to this by motel staff and gave chase on foot. The victim was able to catch up to the accused and confronted him regarding the theft.  The accused then struck the victim on the left elbow with the golf club which caused several punctures.  The victim continued to give chase, however lost sight of the accused on Stanley Street.  The accused then attended a residence on Rawdon Street and hopped the fence to gain access to the rear yard.  While hopping the fence, he caused damage to it.  He then entered the residence through an  unlocked rear door where he was confronted by the homeowner.  When the accused saw the homeowner, he raised the golf club above his head, which caused the homeowner to believe she was going to be struck.  The homeowner ordered the accused to leave.  The accused left, and the homeowner contacted Community Patrol Officers to investigate.  Police attended the area and located the accused a short distance away.  The accused, a 30 year-old Brantford man was arrested and charged with Theft Under, Possession of a Weapon x’s 2, Assault with a Weapon x’s 2, Mischief, and Unlawfully in a Dwelling House.  He was held for a bail hearing.  The victim was treated by ambulance for the injuries to his elbow.    

Type:               Assault
Incident #        16-19151
Date:               June 1, 2016
Location:         Jubilee Street

Incident:          On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at approximately 12:45 a.m., the accused attended an address on Jubilee Street in an intoxicated state and entered a residence through the front door.  A man who was visiting the homeowners noticed the accused in the home and demanded that he leave.  The homeowner heard this and attended to where the accused was in the residence.  The homeowner also demanded the man leave at which time he was struck in the face with a closed fist.  The homeowner and his friend were able to get the man out of the residence and contacted Community Patrol Officers who investigated.  The accused was located by police a short distance away and was arrested. At the time of the investigation, it appeared as though the accused was not known to the homeowners.  The accused, a 37 year-old Brantford man was charged with Assault, Unlawfully in a House and Failing to Comply with Recognizance. He was held for a bail hearing.    

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The votes have been tabulated and the Orangeville Police Service is pleased to introduce our newest member Canine RADAR!

The winning name, RADAR, was submitted by the students and staff of Island Lake Public School. Each of the eleven elementary schools within the Town of Orangeville submitted a name on behalf of the school for our new police dog.  The community was then given the opportunity to vote for their favourite name from those submitted by the schools.  Voting took place from May 25th to May 31st through Survey Monkey.  More than 1,100 votes were submitted with RADAR garnering 243 or 21% of all votes.

Island lake Public School will be recognized with a plaque and a visit from the canine team.

“We wish to thank all of the schools in Orangeville for helping to name our new canine member and to the community as a whole for selecting the winning name.  We are extremely pleased with the name RADAR, it’s very fitting”, said Chief Wayne Kalinski.

After losing Canine Ares in November 2015 due to a medical condition, the Orangeville Police Service acquired a new police dog.  The new dog is an all-black male German Shepherd that comes from Slovakia through Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana.  This facility is known worldwide for highly trained police and military service dogs.

The new dog and his handler, Constable Tom Dellelce, are presently attending training in Peel Region for the next few months.  The new canine team will be ready to serve the community by early September.

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On Tuesday, May 31st, 2016, at approximately 12:58pm, a 1983 Yamaha motorcycle (operated by a 30 year old Guelph man) was travelling southbound on Edinburgh Road North, south of Speedvale Avenue West.  As the motorcycle passed the driveway to St. Joseph’s Hospital, it came into contact with a southbound 2007 Honda CRV (operated by a 42 year old Guelph man) and left the roadway striking a wooden utility pole.  The driver of the motorcycle was ejected and suffered extensive injuries.  He was transported to Guelph General Hospital by Guelph Wellington Paramedics.  He has subsequently been transferred, by ORNGE Air Ambulance, to the Regional Trauma Unit at the Hamilton General Hospital. Where he remains in Critical, but stable, condition at the time of this release.  The 36 year old female passenger in the Honda CRV was transported to Guelph General Hospital for treatment of cuts received when the passenger side window of the car was smashed during the collision.  A Collision Reconstruction Team has been assigned to this ongoing investigation.  The Guelph Police are seeking witnesses to this collision.  Any person(s) with information that may assist with this investigation are asked to contact Cst. Daniel MOSEY at (519)824-1212 extension 7145 or by email at Dmosey@guelphpolice.ca or anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.csgw.tips

Hit and Run Collision Investigation

The Guelph Police Service is investigation a hit and run collision that occurred at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31st, at Frederick Street and Oldfield Drive.  The involved vehicle may be a newer model blue Dodge Caravan.  The involved vehicle was last seen east bound towards Victoria Road.  The driver was described as a white female with brown hair.  The Guelph Police are seeking witnesses to this collision.  Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation are asked to contact Constable Zach MARTIN at (519)824-1212 extension 7155 or by email at ZMartin@guelphpolice.ca or anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.csgw.tips

Motor Vehicle Collision

On Tuesday May 31st, 2016 a 2007 grey four door Ford was westbound on Speedvale Avenue West near Woolwich Street when it rear ended 2016 Toyota that was stopped for a pedestrian that was crossing the road.  The driver of the Ford, a 62 year old female from Guelph, was transported to Guelph General Hospital and was treated for minor injuries.  The driver of the Toyota was not injured.  The driver of the Ford was subsequently charged with Careless Driving.  If anyone has information or may have witnessed the collision, please contact Sgt. David Doxey at 519-824-1212 ext. 7225 or anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.csgw.tips

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