York Regional Police

• Markham man accused of sex assault coached youth despite conditions: police

  The former coach was released on conditions to not to have contact with anyone under the age of 16 or to attend schools, parks or community centres. 

  Crime

  May 11
  
• Man in his 60s hospitalized following house fire in Vaughan

  Police said a 68-year-old man is in hospital after he was found unresponsive in a house fire on Ellerby Square near Kipling Avenue and Highway 7.

  Fire

  May 7
  
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• Investigators arrest suspect sought in Toronto, York synagogue shootings

  Police in Toronto and York Region have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with two separate synagogue shootings earlier this year.

  Crime

  May 6
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• Investigators seek youth sought in Toronto, York synagogue shootings

  Police in Toronto and York Region on Friday released photos of a suspect wanted in connection with two synagogue shootings in March.

  Crime

  May 1
• Man accused of human trafficking, child sexual abuse offences: York police

  A Whitchurch-Stouffville man has been charged with human trafficking and child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences in an investigation that police say is ongoing.

  Crime

  Apr 29
• 5 men charged following seizure of $2M in cannabis: York police

  Five men are facing numerous charges after police identified a stolen trailer which contained over $2 million in stolen cannabis and two illegal firearms.

  Crime

  Apr 29
• Man charged in York Region human trafficking case as police seek more victims

  York Regional Police have charged a man in a human trafficking case and are urging possible additional victims to come forward.

  Crime

  Apr 23
• Police investigate shooting at commercial plaza near Toronto

  Around 5:30 a.m., York Regional Police said they were called to the area of Islington Avenue and Kellem Street in Vaughan after evidence of gunshots was found.

  Crime

  Apr 22
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• Ontario pastor among 15 charged in alleged fraud targeting homelessness program

  York Regional Police say the investigation, dubbed Project Great One, was led by its financial crimes unit in partnership with Regional Municipality of York.

  Crime

  Apr 14
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• Ontario high school evacuated after ‘swatting call’ from Los Angeles: police

  Officers cleared the school and confirmed there was no ongoing threat to public safety, then remained on site to complete a secondary clearance. 

  Crime

  Apr 7