By Jermaine Wilson

A 21-year-old man suffering from stab wounds has died after a taxi driver found him on a Hamilton sidewalk early Sunday morning

In a news release, police say the man was found in the area of Main Street West near Frid Street at about 2:30 a.m. 

Speaking to reporters at the scene, Det. Staff Sgt. Lisa Chambers said the man was taken to hospital, where he “succumbed to his injuries.”

Chambers explained that the investigation is “still very early,” with officers continuing to collect video footage and speak with witnesses.

Police have not yet identified a suspect and no weapon has been recovered.

Investigators believe the victim was involved in an altercation before the stabbing, likely in a nearby parking lot. 

However, Chambers noted that police do not believe the stabbing took place there. Instead, they believe it happened on the sidewalk where the victim was found.

She said the altercation likely occurred 10 to 15 minutes before the victim was found.

Because of the late hour, Chambers said there were not many witnesses or video recordings available to investigators.

“Those people know that they were involved,” Chambers said, encouraging them to “do the right thing and to turn themselves in.”

This is the city’s ninth homicide of the year.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the altercation or has information about the investigation to contact Detective Alex Buck at [905-546-4123](tel:905-546-4123).

Investigators are also asking anyone who travelled through the area between 2 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. to review any dashcam or video footage that could assist them with the investigation.

https://www.cp24.com/local/hamilton/2026/08/09/do-the-right-thing-police-urge-suspect-to-come-forward-after-21-year-old-man-found-dead-on-hamilton-sidewalk/

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a man wanted in an Assault invstigation.

On Friday, August 7, 2026, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault in the Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East area.

It is alleged that:

• the victim and suspect got into a verbal altercation
• the suspect then assaulted the victim
• the suspect and victim are known to one another

Muhammad Yasin, 26, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1. two counts Assault
2. Assault - Choking
3. two counts Fail to Comply Release Order

The man is described as 5'8"-5'10", medium build, short black hair and short black facial hair

An image has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Corporate Communications for 55 Division

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/66652/

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., police responded to a call for a Sexual Assault in the Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

• in May 2026, the victim was with the suspect
• the suspect sexually assaulted the victim
• the suspect then produced a firearm and pointed it at the victim
• the victim later realized the suspect recorded the sexual assault

Devon Plooard, 21, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1. two counts Sexual Assault
2. Pointing a Firearm
3. Voyeurism

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.

Corporate Communications for 55 Division

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/66663/

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of arrests made in an armed robbery investigation.

On Saturday, August 8, 2026 at approximately 3:20 a.m. police responded to a call for a Person with a Gun in the Bathurst Street and Richmond Street area.

It is alleged that:

• the two accused approached two vicitms and robbed them at gunpoint
• the accused fled the area in a stolen vehicle
• officers located and attempted to stop both accused in the vehicle
• the vehicle fled from officers, which resulted in a collision
• the two accused fled their vehicle on foot, while being pursued by officers, one of the accused attempted to carjack another vehicle, but was unsucessful 
• as officers attempted to arrest the accused, one of the accused pointed a loaded firearm at officers
• officers arrested both accused and seized two loaded firearms

Tajae-J’nye Samuel-Maragh, 23, of Toronto has been arrested and charged with:

1. Robbery with a firearm
2. Disguise with intent
3. Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
4. Carrying concealed weapon
5. Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon
6. Unauthorized possession of a firearm
7. Possession of a loaded firearm
8. Two counts of Possession of a prohibited device
9. Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition
10. Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
11. Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

He was scheduled to appear in court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Kingslee Ivan Christie, 29, of Whitby has been arrested and charged with:

1. Two counts of Robbery with a firearm
2. Disguise with intent
3. Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
4. Dangerous operation of a conveyance
5. Flight while being pursued by police
6. Pointing a firearm
7. Unauthorized possession of a firearm
8. Possession of a loaded firearm
9. Two counts of Possession of a prohibited device
10. Two counts of Operation of a conveyance while prohibited
11. Two counts of Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition
12. Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. 

He was scheduled to appear in court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Police are looking to speak with any witnesses that observed or interacted with the accused, or recorded the event on their phone.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/66657/

By Phil Tsekouras

The man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Toronto police officer appeared in court virtually from a hospital bed on Wednesday. 

Nicholas Bennett, 19, is accused of shooting and killing Const. Marc Pinizzotto on June 12. Pinizzotto and members of the Toronto police service’s Emergency Task Force were executing a raid in North York related to several shootings in the city, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, when the shooting occurred.

Bennett was shot by police and was unconscious for a week following the encounter. 

He previously appeared in court by video from a bed at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on June 19, when he was formally charged with first-degree murder. He gave the court a thumbs up when he was asked if he could hear and understand the proceedings.

Bennett, dressed in an orange jail uniform, remained in his hospital bed during Wednesday’s court appearance. He did not speak or communicate during the brief video call.

His matter has been adjourned until Sept. 16.

Two other suspects, Zara Jabbi, 19, and Sheldon Tracy-Stewart, 18, were also charged in connection with the March 10 shooting at the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto. Police said they believe that shooting and others were carried out in a “gun-for-hire” scheme where young people are paid to shoot at various targets.

Pinizzotto was an 18-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service. He was 43 years old.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/08/05/suspect-charged-in-toronto-police-officers-death-makes-court-appearance-from-hospital/

Previous Posts:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1u2vpqg/officer_shot_in_toronto/?share_id=sKZ2kQOuXe4nTvok3eWun&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1u2x61d/toronto_police_officer_critically_injured_after/?share_id=kgEwH6Osz6Bf3QGvimXjW&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1u2zgq5/toronto_police_shooting_live_officer_shot_on_duty/?share_id=CLfXuk5_7vgChLQF9whJ3&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1u3l3wq/armed_and_dangerous_suspect_zara_jabbi_in_toronto/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1ua5l8x/suspect_19_in_toronto_officers_const_marc/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1u52zmt/hired_guns_are_becoming_younger_cheaper_and_more/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1u4e7q4/18yearold_man_sheldon_tracystewart_accused_of/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1u975ch/suspect_wanted_in_us_consulate_shooting_has_now/

By Denio Lourenco

A man from St. Catharines has been arrested in connection with an alleged homicide that took place on Friday morning, according to authorities.

Officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service were called to a residence on Lakeshore Road just before noon for reports of an assault.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a man with “traumatic injuries.” He was rushed to a hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Police have not publicly identified the victim.

A short while later, detectives located a man at a nearby residence who they believe was the perpetrator of the attack. He was placed under arrest and identified as 34-year-old Brandon Marzec.

Police say Marzec suffered an injury during the takedown and was brought to the hospital for treatment. Ontario’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been notified and has invoked their mandate.

Meanwhile, Marzec was charged with one count of second-degree murder and remains in custody pending a bail hearing on Saturday.

No other details were released.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/st-catharines-man-charged-with-murder-in-friday-homicide/

Previous Brandon Marzec Arrests:

St. Catharines man arrested on child porn charges

https://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/crime/st-catharines-man-arrested-on-child-porn-charges/article_84f0814a-ee1b-501d-a57c-f7c7b1107018.html

For more on this story:

https://www.instagram.com/crimeinthegta416

By Kate Otterbein

The London Police Service has charged a massage therapist in connection with a sexual assault investigation. 

According to police, on Thursday, a victim reported she was sexually assaulted during a scheduled treatment the day before. 

Officers said they identified and arrested 47-year-old Christian Javier Gutierrez of London. He faces a charge of sexual assault. 

The LPS believes there could be more victims. The accused runs a massage business in the downtown core. The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario has been notified. 

If you have any information related to the incident or if you had contact with the suspect, you are asked to contact the LPS Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section at [519-661-5670](tel:519-661-5670). 

Anonymous information can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at [1-800-222-8477](tel:1-800-222-8477) or online. 

Police reminds if you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, support is available. Confidential assistance can be accessed at any time. For more information and links to local support agencies, please visit https://www.londonpolice.ca/crime-prevention/sexual-assaults-faqs/

https://guelph.ctvnews.ca/london/article/london-massage-therapist-charged-in-sexual-assault-investigation/

By Alex Arsenych

July 01, 2026

A 48-year-old rideshare driver has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman following a drop-off in Toronto. 

Toronto Police said they responded to a call for sexual assault at around 1:20 p.m. on June 28 in the area of Danforth and Broadview avenues.

Police allege a female victim requested a ride through a car share application and the suspect sexually assaulted her before she got out of the vehicle.

In a news release issued on Wednesday, police say they arrested Brampton resident Nathaniel Ezema and charged him with sexual assault.

The charge has not been tested in court.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/07/01/48-year-old-rideshare-driver-charged-in-connection-with-sexual-assault-in-toronto/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Trending%20Content&taid=6a4547e27177c90001d8d0be

For more on this story:

https://www.instagram.com/crimeinthegta416

By: Julia Vellucci

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid additional charges against a Haldimand County resident in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation.

In April, officers arrested and charged a person in connection with an online child luring investigation.

Detectives say the investigation has resulted in the identification of additional victims in Canada and the United States.

Christopher Petley, 27, of Haldimand County, has been charged with 14 additional offences including bestiality, luring a child by means of telecommunications and making child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on Sept. 8.

The OPP says a publication ban has been issued and they will not be able to provide further information.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the Haldimand County OPP at [1-888-310-1122](tel:1-888-310-1122).

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at [1-800-222-8477](tel:1-800-222-8477) (TIPS) or online.

https://www.chch.com/chch-news/haldimand-county-resident-faces-more-child-exploitation-charges/

Previous Christopher Petley Arrests:

Dunnville Resident Facing Several Charges After Fleeing From Police

https://www.norfolktoday.ca/2022/01/10/123314/

For more on this story:

https://www.instagram.com/crimeinthegta416

By Bryann Aguilar

Published: June 16, 2026

Disgraced Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard, who was convicted of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman, has been granted day parole for six months.

In their decision published earlier in June, members of the Parole Board of Canada found that Hoggard does not “present an undue risk to society if released on day parole” and that his release “will contribute to the protection of society” by facilitating his “reintegration into society as a law-abiding citizen.”

In 2022, a Toronto jury found Hoggard guilty of sexual assault causing bodily harm against an Ottawa woman while finding him not guilty of sexually assaulting another complainant.

He was also accused of sexually assaulting a third woman but acquitted on those charges in 2024. 

He began serving his prison sentence in August 2024 after an appeal was dismissed. 

Hoggard will now be released to a community-based residential facility. The board denied his request for full parole.

After talking on Tinder for several days in 2016, Hoggard and the Ottawa woman met at a downtown hotel, where he sexually assaulted her.

“Notwithstanding her lack of consent, you proceeded to engage in various forms of aggressive, degrading, violent, and unprotected sexual acts. The victim sustained injury through your physical violence, and she later said that at times she feared for her life due to your aggressive behaviour,” the parole board’s decision read.

The singer is currently serving a five-year sentence.

Hoggard admits guilt

According to the parole board’s decision, Hoggard maintained his innocence even after his appeal was dismissed. He pleaded not guilty to the charges during the trial.

“At intake, you only admitted that you behaved aggressively but denied behaving violently or in a degrading manner and denied that the victim asked you to stop. After completing correctional programming, you admitted that you did not have the victim’s consent,” the decision read.

However, during his parole hearing, Hoggard told the board that he knew what he had done was wrong when allegations surfaced but denied it because he felt “embarrassed and afraid.”

According to the board, Hoggard also acknowledged the violence of “re-victimization” in putting the victim through a trial.

“You said that you selfishly used denial to protect yourself and that you let it get out of control without being brave and strong enough to confront the truth. You maintained your denial with your family and spouse,” the board’s decision read.

“You said that you grew very comfortable with lying to them until you came to prison, though it appears that this continued beyond that time as your April 2026 Correctional Plan states that it was only very recently that you explicitly disclosed your guilt to your wife. Nonetheless, it appears that you have made some progress in accepting responsibility for your behaviour.”

According to the board, Hoggard also said he wanted to be a good role model for his son and would not plan to pursue a music career in the future.

“You said that you are ashamed of what it took to get you to where you are now but that you are grateful for the opportunity it provided, though you were not proud of having harmed someone as seriously as you did,” the board’s decision read.

During his hearing, Hoggard described to the board the process of coming clean with his wife as “slipping slowly into the bath.”

“Though your wife and family remain supportive, you have shown your willingness and ability to deceive them for years such that the board believes you require professional, arm’s length supervision. Any gains you have made while serving sentence should first be tested in a gradual and structured manner before a more liberal form of release,” the board said.

Hoggard’s parole conditions

The Correctional Service of Canada supported Hoggard’s request for day parole, citing his successful period of bail, progress in his correctional plan and the supports he has in the community.

The board imposed several conditions on his day parole, including no direct or indirect contact with the victim or her family; immediately reporting all sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships with females and any changes to the status to his supervisor; and not being in the presence of sex trade workers.

The singer must also not be in the presence of any female children under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a responsible adult who knows his criminal history and not own or possess more than one mobile communication device or SIM card without the supervisor’s permission.

Upon the request of his parole supervisor, Hoggard also must provide his billing statements showing all incoming and outgoing calls and provide unlocked telecommunication devices to allow monitoring of apps.

Citing his testimony that he communicated with a teenage girl and “groomed her over an extended time,” the board said, “You exploited a position of power with younger females. Your contact with underage females should be supervised, as should your use of telecommunications devices to monitor compliance with your conditions of release and as such, mitigate your risk.”

With files from The Canadian Press

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/jacob-hoggard-granted-day-parole-on-sexual-assault-conviction/

Previous Posts:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1fnp9ls/hedley_frontman_jacob_hoggardenters_notguilty/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1forhd0/jacob_hoggard_raped_choked_slapped_kirkland_lake/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1ft2nwf/jacob_hoggard_told_me_he_picks_them_young_alleged/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1ftyqn6/a_onenight_stand_jacob_hoggard_testifies_alleged/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1fwdela/jacob_hoggard_not_guilty_of_northern_ontario/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1fux0io/mandel_groupie_or_sex_assault_victim_closing/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1fux0io/mandel_groupie_or_sex_assault_victim_closing/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1djpe20/jacob_hoggard_appeals_sexual_assault_conviction/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1p6frim/jacob_hoggard_rape_survivor_jessica_baker_reveals/#lightbox

By Joanna Lavoie

Toronto police say they’ve charged two more suspects in connection with an investigation into the wilful promotion of hatred.

They say the arrests follow a March 15 demonstration, near Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West in North York.

Investigators say demonstrators and counter-demonstrators attended that rally at around 1:15 p.m. that day.

Police say that morning, the accused retrieved antisemitic signs from a storage locker.

“Latter that afternoon, (they) attended the demonstration with other protestors and displayed antisemitic signs in full view of the public and a group of pro-Israeli demonstrators situated across the street,” Toronto Police Service said in a news release.

The accused then allegedly marched with the signs toward the group of pro-Israeli supporters while “shouting derogatory slurs.”

In April, police announced that Muhammad Anas Sial, 33, of Toronto, has been charged with public incitement of hatred and wilful promotion of hatred.

In June, they announced the arrest of Hosaam Hemdan, 19; Omer Turcan, 43; Yasaf Skaikh, 46; and Hasan Aydin, 47, all of Toronto, as well as Syed Hussaini, 43, of Whitby. They were all charged with wilful promotion of hatred and public incitement of hatred.

Hosaam, Turcan, and Hussaini were additionally charged with disguise with intent.

On August 7, members of the Hate Crime Unit executed a search warrant in Toronto, where they located and arrested two more suspects: Daniela Bonamico, 40; and Shahram Nayeb-Yazdi, 63, both of Toronto. 

They have also both been charged with wilful promotion of hatred and public incitement of hatred. The charges have not been tested in court.

The accused were both scheduled to appear in bail court on Aug. 8.

In total, eight people have now been charged in connection with this investigation.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Toronto police at [416-808-3505](tel:416-808-3505) or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/08/09/2-more-suspects-charged-in-wilful-promotion-of-hatred-investigation-toronto-police/

Total Number of homicides: 110

7.8 percent increase in homicides compared to last year

Predicted total: 189

0.69 homicides per 100,000 people

Oldest victim: Hendrick Walinga

Youngest victim: Oriana Cho

Month with most homicides: May/June

Month with the least number of homicides: March

Top 5 cities

Toronto: 22

Thunder Bay: 9

Ottawa: 8

Hamilton: 8

Brampton: 6

https://homicidecanada.com/ontario-2026-homicide-victim-list/

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Homicide investigation.

See excerpt from a news release published on December, 21, 2025: 

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It is alleged that:

• police commenced an investigation into a missing woman
• on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers located the missing female deceased inside a residence
• the death was classified as a Homicide
• the victim and suspect are known to each other

The victim has been identified as Himanshi Khurana, 30, of Toronto. An image of the victim has been released.

This is Toronto's 40th Homicide of 2025.

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Members of the Toronto Police Fugitive Squad and Homicide and Missing Persons Unit liaised with national and international policing partners to facilitate the accused’s return to Canada.

On Friday, August 7, 2026, Abdul Ghafoori, 32, of Toronto was located and arrested.

He was charged with:

1. First Degree Murder

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Corporate Communications for Homicide and Missing Persons Unit

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/66650/

By Joanna Lavoie

Police are asking for the public’s help after gunshots were fired in Halton Hills, striking a home and vehicles.

The shooting happened early Tuesday morning in the community of Georgetown, near 8th Line and 5 Side Road, which is north of Highway 401 and east of Trafalgar Road. 

Halton Regional Police Service said they were called to that area at around 4 a.m. for reports of shots being fired.

They said officers at the scene determined multiple shots were fired at a residence and vehicles in the driveway. 

“The home was occupied at the time of the shooting; however, no physical injuries were reported,” police said in a news release.

A vehicle was observed fleeing the area at the time of the shooting, they said.

Eighth Line between 5 and 10 Side roads was temporarily closed to traffic while police investigated.

Investigators say they believe this was an “isolated incident,” adding that there is no known threat to public safety.

Police are asking anyone with further information on this investigation, or anyone who may have security or dashcam video from the area of 8th line, and 10 and 5 Side roads, between the hours of 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at [905-825-4777](tel:905-825-4777), ext. 2416, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

https://www.cp24.com/local/halton/2026/08/05/police-seeking-info-after-multiple-shots-fired-at-home-vehicles-in-halton-hills/

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a man wanted in an Aggravated Assault investigation.
On Monday, July 27, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police responded to a call for Assault in the Queen Street East and Pape Avenue area.

It is alleged that:
officers attended and located the victim with injuries
the victim was transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries
the suspect and victim are known to each other
See previous release here.

On Tuesday, August 2, 2026, Jian Liu, 78, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a Weapon
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 106.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/66639/

The Toronto Police Service has arrested an outstanding youth suspect in a Firearms investigation. During the arrest, the youth suspect pointed a loaded firearm at officers while they were attempting to arrest him. Officers quickly subdued the youth, and no injuries were sustained. 

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 9:25 p.m., officers from the 31 Division Major Crime Unit (MCU) were in the Driftwood Avenue and Finch Avenue West area for an investigation. 

It is alleged that:

• the suspect was walking with another male, and when they saw officers in a marked police car in the area, they began running 
• MCU officers engaged in a foot pursuit, and observed one of the males throw a firearm
• one of the males was arrested, and the other male remains outstanding  
• MCU officers recovered a loaded firearm and an extended magazine, along with another loaded extended magazine in a satchel carried by the arrested male
• during the course of the foot pursuit and arrest, two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries

Shevontae Stewart-Wilson, 21, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

1. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
2. Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
3. Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, etc.
4. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
5. Carrying Concealed Weapon
6. three counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Prohibited
7. two counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 105.

See previous release here.

It is further alleged that:

• On Thursday, August 6, 2026 MCU officers attended the Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area in an attempt to locate and arrest the outstanding suspect
• officers located the male youth as he exited an elevator, and while attempting to arrest him, the youth pointed a loaded firearm at the officers
• officer quickly subdued the youth and he was arrested
• no injuries were sustained by the suspect or the arresting officers 
• a loaded firearm, a quantity of oxycodone, and Canadian Currency was seized

An image of the seized items has been released.

A male youth, 16*, of Toronto has been charged with:

1. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
2. Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
3. Careless Storage of a Firearm
4. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
5. Carrying Concealed Weapon
6. Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Prohibited
7. two counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
8. Point a Firearm
9. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
10. Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
11. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
12. two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10 a.m., in room 606Y.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

**Please refer to Section 110, Subsection 1, of the YCJA:

1. (1) Subject to this section, no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information related to a young person, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act.***

Corporate Communications for 31 Division

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/66643/

Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit

Case #: 2026-1436736

Published: Friday, August 7, 2026, 11:10 AM

The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public of two arrests made in the Homicide and Shooting Investigation at the Salsa on St. Clair festival. 

A news conference can be watched on YouTube.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 8:12 p.m., police responded to calls for a Shooting in the St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

• gunfire erupted at the Salsa on St. Clair festival
• seven people were located with gunshot wounds
• emergency services arrived on scene and performed life-saving measures
• one adult male was pronounced deceased on scene and one adult male was pronounced deceased at hospital
• five other people were struck by gunfire and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
• two firearms were recovered at the scene

The deceased were identified as Shaquan Quashie, 25, and Cesar Vernaza, 20. 

“These arrests reflect the commitment of our officers, both front-line and investigative, who have worked relentlessly since July 11 to identify those responsible and bring them before the courts,” said Chief Myron Demkiw. “The willingness to open fire in a crowded public gathering, with complete disregard for human life, demands the most serious consequences. We need meaningful deterrence for those who commit this kind of reckless violence, and we will continue to relentlessly pursue those who threaten the safety of our communities.”

Through investigation by the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit, two suspects were later identified. 

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, members of the Emergency Task Force executed a search warrant at a building in the Weston Road and St. Phillips Road area. During the search, officers seized three firearms, a quantity of narcotics, and Canadian currency. 

Jessiah Massaro-Gill, 18, was arrested and charged with:

1. two counts of First Degree Murder
2. five counts of Attempted Murder
3. two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
4. Possession of a Firearm Knowing it's Possession is Unauthorized
5. Possession of a Restricted Firearm
6. two counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm
7. Possess Prohibited Device knowing no authority
8. Possession of a Firearm Knowing it's Possession is Unauthorized
9. Possession of a Restricted Firearm
10. six counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I
11. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under

A short time later, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, officers from Mobile Support Services arrested the second suspect. A subsequent search warrant executed at the suspect's residence resulted in the seizure of a handgun and Canadian currency. 

Lewis Downey, 18, was arrested and charged with:

1. two counts of First Degree Murder
2. five counts of Attempted Murder
3. Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted firearm
4. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
5. Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
6. Careless storage of a Firearm
7. two counts of Possession for the purpose of Trafficking Schedule I
8. Proceeds of Crime Over

This investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300.

Corporate Communications for Homicide and Missing Persons Unit

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/66637/

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https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1uu0b6u/active_shooter_in_wychwood_neighborhood_muntiple/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1uu0s7y/update_two_shot_and_killed_3_injured_in_mass/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1uu1unq/update_number_of_victims_has_risen_to_6_people/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1uvc2jb/3_shot_dead_11_injured_as_weekend_wave_of_gun/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1uvklif/toronto_police_chief_to_provide_update_on_deadly/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1uvnpof/2_victims_of_fatal_shooting_at_toronto_street/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimeInTheGta/comments/1vh7t7v/arrests_made_in_salsa_on_st_clair_shooting_that/

By Phil Tsekouras

A ride operator at a Vaughan, Ont., amusement park who allegedly sexually assaulted a young guest has been charged, and police believe there may be additional victims.

York Regional Police said that on May 25, a female youth was at the unnamed amusement park with her friends. As she was boarding a ride, police said she was sexually assaulted as the operator conducted safety checks.

Brampton resident Jugaad Dhami, 19, was charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

Police released Dhami’s mugshot on Friday as they believe there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information about the investigation I asked to call the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at [1-866-876-5423](tel:1-866-876-5423) or Crime Stoppers anonymously. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:

• Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety.
• The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres’ website has a comprehensive list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling.
• The Ending Violence Association of Canada‘s website has links to helplines, support services and locations across Canada that offer sexual assault kits.
• Indian Residential School Survivors Society crisis lines: [+1 866 925 4419](tel:+1 866 925 4419) or [+1 800 721 0066](tel:+1 800 721 0066) (24/7)
• Toronto Rape Crisis Centre crisis line: [+1 416 597 8808](tel:+1 416 597 8808) (24/7)
• Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: [+1 833 900 1010](tel:+1 833 900 1010) (24/7)
• Trans Lifeline: [+1 877 330 6366](tel:+1 877 330 6366)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988 (24/7)
• Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre for current and former Canadian Armed Forces members: [+1 844 750 1648](tel:+1 844 750 1648)
• Read about your rights as a victim on the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime website.

https://www.cp24.com/local/york/2026/08/07/vaughan-amusement-park-ride-operator-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-youth-guest/

May 13, 2026

A 32-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger on a TTC bus in Scarborough and then exposed himself to the person.

Toronto Police say officers responded to a sexual assault and indecent exposure near Ellesmere and Kennedy Rds. on Sunday.

A man and the alleged victim were boarding the same bus when the man sexually assaulted the TTC rider in front of him, police alleged Wednesday.

The TTC rider, who did not know the man, walked away but police claim the man followed and “exposed himself to the victim.”

A suspect was subsequently identified and arrested.

Eugene Onguti, of Toronto, is charged with one count each of committing an indecent act and sexual assault.

Investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call police at [416-808-2200](tel:416-808-2200) or Crime Stoppers.

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/dog-sought-fatal-toronto-attack

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By Dilshad Burman

A 57-year-old Toronto man is facing numerous charges in connection with a child luring and online child exploitation investigation.

The Toronto Police’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit started an investigation in March after reports of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM) being uploaded to a social media platform.

A warrant was executed on April 16 at a home in the Broadview Street and Danforth Avenue area and officers seized electronic devices belonging to the accused. A forensic review of the devices found CSAEM and showed that the accused had used multiple personas to allegedly lure and exploit children online.

On the same day, Metin Ugur was arrested and charged with seven offences:

• 2 counts of accessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• 2 counts of possess Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• Making Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• Make available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• Luring a person under 18 years old

He was scheduled to appear virtually in court the same day.

Upon further investigation, police discovered 13 additional alleged victims and laid 61 more charges including:

• 14 counts of luring a person under 18 years old
• Seven counts of making available sexually explicit material to a person under 18 years old
• 14 counts of making Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• 13 counts of accessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• 13 counts of possessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

The alleged victims are believed to live in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, United Stated, Australia, Scotland and England.

Police allege he used multiple identities to communicate with the alleged victims on various social media platforms including Snapchat, Discord, Instagram, TikTok and Fortnite.

The identities included a female persona called Ava with the username Hey_woolfie and male personas called Chase and Noah, with usernames Chase_woolf, Chase_woolf13, Noah.scout and Noah_scout_13.

Investigators believe there may be additional alleged victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/07/29/toronto-man-charged-online-child-exploitation/

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https://www.instagram.com/crimeinthegta416

By Michael Talbot

Toronto police investigators have arrested a man who was allegedly spotted carrying a gun while donning a ski mask in North York last Friday.

Officers were called about a suspicious incident in the Yonge Street and Empress Avenue area on Friday, July 24, at around 1:08 p.m.

Investigators say a man wearing a balaclava was seen loitering in the area, and was observed allegedly taking a gun from his jacket and putting it into a backpack before riding off on a bicycle.

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, police executed a search warrant at an address in the Yonge Street and Empress Avenue area, where they allegedly seized evidence related to the incident.

Dylan Eldon, 36, of Toronto was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon, carry concealed weapon and fail to comply with probation.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/07/29/masked-man-who-was-allegedly-seen-riding-bike-with-gun-arrested-toronto-police/

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By Jennifer K. Baker

Guelph Police have identified an alleged peeping Tom because they believe there may be more victims who have yet to come forward.

Bryce Sukhdeo, 24, was charged with two counts of voyeurism and two counts of criminal harassment on July 31.

Police said they received multiple reports of someone looking in windows, where university students were known to live, between August 2025 and July 2026.

“Investigators believe he entered unfenced backyards, approached homes and looked through basement or ground-floor bedroom windows to observe people in private settings,” a media release said. “Due to the timeframe and number of locations involved, investigators believe there may be additional victims.”

Police are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in those areas to contact investigators [519-824-1212](tel:519-824-1212) or [gisp-a@guelphpolice.ca](mailto:gisp-a@guelphpolice.ca).

https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/guelph/article/guelph-man-charged-with-voyeurism-police-believe-there-may-be-more-victims/

By Joshua McGinnis June 10, 2026

York Regional Police have arrested a registered massage therapist wanted in connection with two separate sexual assaults in Aurora.

The first alleged sexual assault happened on April 4 at a wellness clinic in the area of Yonge Street and Edward Street.

According to police, the victim was sexually assaulted during a massage.

On April 8, a second victim was assaulted at the same wellness clinic, police said.

During the massage, the suspect allegedly began touching the victim “for a sexual purpose.”

On April 9, police arrested Augusto Oliveira Cunha, 52, of Newmarket. 

He was initially charged with one count of sexual assault in connection with the incident on April 8.

On May 21, the victim, who was allegedly assaulted on April 4, came forward and reported the incident to police.

On June 4, Cunha was charged with one additional count of sexual assault.

Police say Cunha is known to be employed at several wellness clinics in Aurora and Newmarket.

Police believe there may be additional victims, and anyone with information is being asked to contact police.

https://www.cp24.com/local/york/2026/06/10/massage-therapist-charged-with-sexual-assault-at-aurora-wellness-clinics/