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Bombshell allegations of systemic Antisemitism and racism within its top ranks from a former homicide detective have prompted the service board to call on Ontario’s Inspectorate of Policing to review the matter. Matthew Bingley reports.

Toronto police have made several arrests leading to dozens of chargers in a first of its kind investigation in Canada. As Victoria Femia reports, it’s a cybersecurity threat that mimicks a legitimate cellular tower.

At a press conference announcing Ontario’s $5 million investment into community safety programs, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw responded to a question about anti-Semitism allegations involving a former senior officer. He said the claims are being taken “very seriously” and are under careful review, though the individual has declined to participate in the investigation. Demkiw also...

Police say a new technique to blast phone users with texts aimed at stealing money has come to Canada. Three men were arrested and face fraud charges. Police say they used mobile ‘SMS blasters’ to send hundreds of thousands of texts directly to recipients overriding cellular network connections. Sean O’Shea reports.

At a press conference on Thursday, Toronto police say a cybercrime investigation dubbed Project Lighthouse has uncovered a sophisticated SMS blaster operation, believed to be the first of its kind detected in Canada. Investigators say the mobile device mimicked cell towers, sending fraudulent texts to tens of thousands of phones and causing more than 13...

A Fairview Mall security guard was shot “in the mid-section area” as a jewelry store robbery suspect fled just minutes after the mall opened on Tuesday morning. According to police, the male suspect fled the scene in a “construction-style white van” which was last seen heading south on Don Mills Road. He was described as...

Toronto Police have made a new arrest in connection to the spree of violent incidents targeting a major waste management company in the GTA. As Megan King reports, this comes after Thursday’s most recent case of suspected arson at a GFL facility.

Police in Toronto are launching a new counterterrorism unit in direct response to “an evolving security landscape” in the city. As Caryn Lieberman reports, they’re also increasing their presence and limiting protestors from entering certain residential areas.

An auto mechanic has been identified as the city’s latest homicide victim. As Caryn Lieberman reports, police say the suspect fled the scene of the deadly stabbing on foot.

Nearly a year after a mass shooting killed one man and injured five others, community members are celebrating the opening of a community safety hub. An increased police presence has been in high demand for many years, and the neighbourhood is hoping it will help curb ongoing gun violence. Matthew Bingley reports.

Toronto police say officers are investigating after bomb threats were placed at 11 schools across the city.

A girl one month shy of her second birthday is dead and her mother has been arrested after Toronto police descended on a home Tuesday morning.

Toronto Police have arrested two suspects and are seeking the public’s help finding one other suspect in relation to the murder of Jahkai Jack. As Megan King reports, there is a Canada-wide warrant issued for second degree murder.

The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the conduct of Scarborough Southwest Councillor Parthi Kandavel. Few details have been revealed about the allegations, but the Toronto Police have revealed it referred the investigation to the OPP. Matthew Bingley reports.

Toronto police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. It happened in the middle of the day in a park in a quiet North York neighborhood. Residents are in shock, but police say the suspect is in custody and it appears to be an isolated incident. Nicole Di Donato has the latest from the scene.

Toronto Police are investigating a fire that broke out around 5 am on Tuesday morning at Toronto’s Cabana Pool Bar, attached to REBEL nightclub. An investigation into the cause, origin, and circumstances of the fire is ongoing, but as Lexy Benedict reports, INK Entertainment says they are working to restore the venue, and still aiming...

At a press conference on Wednesday, Toronto police said a 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a firearms manufacturing and trafficking investigation involving 3D-printed ‘ghost guns.’ Officers said several of the weapons were linked to a series of gunfire incidents in the city, with more than 100 casings recovered. “These are fully functioning firearms...

Toronto Police are investigating following a shooting in the area of Scarlettwood Court and Scarlettwood Road on Friday night, just after 10 pm. Police have identified the victim as 30-year-old Ahmed-Nur Ismail, and are looking for 3 suspects. Lexy Benedict reports.

On today’s episode of “The Ben Mulroney Show,” Ben welcomes retired Toronto Police officer and now author, Hank Idsinga. In this in-depth interview, he shares his journey from a young boy inspired by his family’s history to a career in law enforcement. He discusses the evolution of crime in Toronto, the impact of legislation on...

Toronto police are appealing for the public’s assistance one week after a robbery at a North York jewelry store that ended with the shooting of a mall security officer. Police are looking for 53-year-old Kyle Douglas Prouse, who they say is responsible for a series of jewelry store bank robberies going back three years. As...