Assault

• Man wanted in Ottawa after allegedly removing woman’s hijab: police

  Ottawa police say the man approached a woman unprovoked and forcibly removed her hijab before throwing an umbrella at her. She was uninjured.

  Crime

  Jun 21
  
• Barrie police officer faces assault charge after disturbance call

  The officer's name has not been released and police gave no further details on the incident, saying the matter is now before the courts.

  Crime

  Jun 15
  
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• Live-in nanny drugged with ice cream, sexually assaulted: Durham police

  Police are saying an Oshawa man allegedly drugged a woman with ice cream, while she was living in his home and caring for his children.

  Canada

  Jun 11
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• 13 teens arrested in connection with major brawl on Montreal’s South Shore

  Thirteen teens have been arrested following a series of violent events that occurred in the Quartier Dix30 area of Brossard on Montreal’s South Shore.

  Crime

  May 27
• Patient at Winnipeg hospital charged for assaulting health-care workers

  Winnipeg police say they were called to a hospital on May 1 for reports of a patient assaulting and threatening health-care workers. He was arrested and now faces charges.

  Crime

  May 3
• U.S. woman who unleashed swarms of bees on police gets 6 months in jail

  Rebecca Woods wore a beekeeper suit as she shifted hives packed with bees towards deputies executing an eviction notice at the home of a friend.

  Trending

  Apr 28
• Ontario teen charged after ‘disturbing’ assaults posted on social media: police

  Police are urging parents and guardians to speak to their children about responsible social media use and the serious consequences from violent and bullying behaviour.

  Crime

  Apr 8
• Winnipeg police seeking suspect in mugging that left woman with minor injuries

  A 45-year-old woman suffered minor injuries during a mugging in downtown Winnipeg as she tried to help a collapsed man on the street. Police continue their search for a suspect.

  Crime

  Apr 6
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• Arson charge laid against Ontario man after domestic dispute: OPP

  According to police, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim due to the domestic nature of the incident. 

  Crime

  Mar 23
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• New Brunswick musician in ICU after ‘devastating’ attack near Moncton venue

  John McLaren had been performing at Happy Craft Brewing on Saturday night. Police responded to a report of an assault near the venue the same evening and found McLaren injured.

  Crime

  Mar 16