Man arrested after ‘softball-sized’ rocks thrown at vehicles from Toronto bridge

Toronto police say a 62-year-old man is facing charges after “softball-sized” rocks were thrown at vehicles over a bridge.

Police said on Aug. 9 and again on Aug. 16, officers were called to Massey Square and Crescent Town Road, near Victoria Park and Danforth avenues, for reports of mischief.

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Investigators said it was reported that a man would stand on the pedestrian bridge. Police say both times the man waited for a vehicle to approach under the bridge and would throw the large rocks at the vehicles, causing damage to the windshield.

A 62-year-old Toronto man was arrested. He has been charged with two counts of mischief involving property endangering life.