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Protest held for cyclist injured during Toronto Police arrestThe SIU is investigating after a 21-year-old cyclist was arrested by multiple Toronto Police officers on Sunday, for allegedly blowing past a stop sign. The lawyer representing the cyclist says his client has been diagnosed with a concussion. Noor Ra’fat was live at a protest denouncing the incident, and has more.Global News at 6 TorontoJun 4
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Toronto police officer charged in connection with sexual assault of a girlA Toronto police officer has been accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. The Special Investigations Unit, Ontario’s police watchdog, has charged the 27-year-old officer with multiple serious offences. Nicole Di Donato has the latest.CanadaJun 4
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Toronto Police look to regain public trustRecent allegations against Toronto Police, including a corruption investigation that led to arrests of active and retired officers, have raised concerns over public trust in policing services. Patrick Watson, assistant professor at the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to look at what Toronto’s policing services can...Global News Morning TorontoMay 20
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Former Toronto Police drug squad officer sentenced to 4 years in prisonThe sentence comes after Brian Sukhram pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of cocaine and methamphetamine, breach of trust and obstructing justice. Catherine McDonald reports.CrimeJun 9
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City councillors demand accountability following latest Toronto Police scandalFollowing the arrests of three off-duty officers in Spain and another request for an independent review into allegations of Antisemitism and racism within its ranks, Toronto city councillors are pushing for Toronto Police leadership to move quick and restore public trust. Matthew Bingley reports.CanadaMay 20
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New details emerge involving Toronto police officers arrested in BarcelonaJust days after Ontario’s Inspectorate of Policing was asked to review another set of allegations involving the Toronto Police Service, the force is dealing with three off-duty officers arrested in Spain. Three police constables, all on vacation, are facing charges connected to the alleged hiring of a local sex worker. Matthew Bingley reports.CrimeMay 19
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3 Toronto Police officers arrested in Spain following sexual assault accusationsThree Toronto Police officers are accused of sexually assaulting and injuring a sex worker while vacationing off duty in Spain. As Victoria Femia reports, the trio is being suspended with pay.Global News at Noon TorontoMay 19
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2 arrested after Toronto police seize more than $3.5M worth of counterfeit sports merchandiseThe Toronto Police Service has concluded a fraud investigation that led to the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian history. Deputy Chief Robert Johnson revealing Monday that two men were arrested after authorities located a Mississauga warehouse holding more than $3.5 million worth of fraudulent sports merchandise.CanadaJun 1
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Toronto Police Service Board calls for independent review into Antisemitism and racism allegationsBombshell 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.May 15
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‘We take this very seriously’: Toronto police chief responds to anti-Semitism allegationsAt 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...CanadaApr 30
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Toronto police make several arrests in cybersecurity investigationToronto 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.CrimeApr 23
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Toronto Police make arrests in text-message cyber attack, 13M affectedPolice 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.CrimeApr 23
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Toronto police uncover ‘first in Canada’ SMS blaster fraud scheme targeting thousandsAt 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...CanadaApr 23
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Fairview Mall shooting: Security guard shot by jewelry store robbery suspect, Toronto police sayA 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...CanadaApr 21
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Toronto Police make arrest in connection to GFL-targeted shootingsToronto 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.Global News at 6 TorontoApr 10
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1 man in custody, search underway for ‘several’ suspects after fatal shooting in Toronto’s Rexdale neighbourhood: policeToronto police said Monday they have arrested one man, but continue to search for additional suspects, following a fatal shooting at an apartment building in the Rexdale neighbourhood Sunday night. Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward.CanadaJun 1
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Toronto police creating counterterrorism unitPolice 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.Global News at 6 TorontoMar 24
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“We are coming for you’: Toronto Police search for suspect in deadly stabbingAn 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.CrimeMar 26
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Child dead, mother arrested after police descend on Toronto homeA 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.CanadaMay 13
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Police investigating bomb threats at 11 Toronto schoolsToronto police say officers are investigating after bomb threats were placed at 11 schools across the city.CanadaMay 5