York Regional Police

• Markham man who drove impaired, killing off-duty YRP officer, receives 6-year sentence

  A Markham man who drove drunk with a G2 licence, killing an off-duty York Regional Police officer in a 2022 head-on crash, has been sentenced to six years in prison.

  Crime

  Feb 27
  
• Ontario-wide probe on police corruption ordered amid Toronto fallout

  Ontario’s inspector general of policing ordered a review of the province’s police services and boards Monday amid accusations of corruption within Toronto police.

  Canada

  Feb 9
  
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• Toronto police corruption scandal spills into Peel as 3 officers there suspended

  A spokesperson with Peel Regional Police told Global News Friday the force has administratively suspended three officers, pending further investigation by York Regional Police.

  Canada

  Feb 6
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• Public trust in Toronto police was ‘strained’ before officers’ arrest. What now?

  A study completed by the police services board last year found public trust in the force was 'strained,' with many concerned about misconduct and uneven standards.

  Canada

  Feb 6
• Toronto police chief rips officers accused of corruption. Here’s what he said

  Chief Myron Demkiw ripped into several Toronto police officers accused of corruption Thursday, saying they do not represent what the service stands for.

  Crime

  Feb 5
• Young child in life-threatening condition after Markham house fire

  Around 12 p.m. on Friday, crews were called to a house on 16th Avenue and 9th Line in Markham for reports of a fire.

  Fire

  Jan 2
• ‘Coalition of adult men’ charged in connection to series of violent crimes in Ontario, Quebec

  Police allege a 'coalition of adult men' is responsible for a series of violent crimes including murder and home invasions across Ontario and in Quebec.

  Crime

  Dec 8, 2025
• Kidnapping and ransom attempt in Ontario leads to 4 arrests

  York Regional Police say two men and two teenagers have been charged in connection with a kidnapping in Vaughan, Ont., last month.

  Crime

  Dec 4, 2025
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• York Regional Police officer charged with dangerous driving during Santa Claus parade

  A York Regional Police staff sergeant has been charged with dangerous operation after a vehicle drove through a pedestrian trail during the Innisfil Santa Claus parade.

  Crime

  Dec 3, 2025
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• Police seek suspects of Upper Canada Mall jewelry store robbery

  Two security guards and an unknown number of police officers were pepper sprayed Saturday afternoon as they pursued suspects in a jewelry store robbery at a mall in Newmarket, Ont.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2025