Durham Police are looking to the public for help in tracking down 2 male suspects in connection with a home invasion in Ajax. Officials say on Thursday, two men armed with handguns forced their way into a home on Atherton Avenue, assaulted 2 residents, and fled with the victim’s cell phones and jewellery. Police do not believe it was a random act and the investigation is continuing. Both suspects are described as black, one standing about 6’2 with a muscular build and wearing dark clothing, while the other stood about 5’9 with white running shoes and black sunglasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.
York Police have released surveillance photos of one male suspect wanted in connection with two bank robberies in the City of Vaughan and Town of Richmond Hill. Officials say the incidents took place on Thursday, when a suspect demanded money from separate Bank of Montréal locations. In both robberies, the man was armed with a handgun. The suspect is described as black, between 25 and 30, standing about 5’7 and had a tattoo of a cross and moles on his face. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Laboratory results are in, and have indicated the pill found inside a muffin and seized for analysis was not a narcotic. Officials say back on August 14th, a 40 year-old Oshawa woman reported that she was eating a muffin and discovered a pill hidden inside. The exact contents of the pill are not known yet, but the substance doesn’t appear to be dangerous. The investigation is continuing, and Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Many consider this the unofficial end to summer and it’s a last chance for families to get to the cottage before kids head back to school, or to take that last minute road trip. But with 200 plus deaths on OPP patrolled roads this year, police are asking everyone to keep safety top of mind. Sergeant Dave Woodford says many tragedies could be prevented if people would just buckle up. And as OPP target seatbelt infractions and aggressive drivers, Durham Police are also encouraging safety. They suggest doing a once over of your vehicle before hitting the road, checking lights, seatbelts and fluid levels. Once on your way, officers ask that you slow down.
There are plenty of closures to expect on Labour Day Monday. A number of stores and services will be closed or shut down for the holiday. All LCBO and beer stores, government offices, banks, libraries, Canada Post and most grocery stores and supermarkets will be closed. While most shopping malls will be closed, Vaughan Mills, the Eaton Centre and Square One will be open. Transit services across the GTA, including the TTC, GO transit and Durham Region transit, will also be operating on their holiday schedules.
Investigators have arrested an Aurora man in connection with numerous residential break and enters in North Durham. The break-ins took place from April to June of this year in the Brock, Uxbridge, Milton, Newmarket and Wellington county areas. 30 year old Justin Wiscombe is now facing twenty-three charges, and eleven of them are directly related to rural break-ins in the North Durham area.
Police have held a news conference today on the disappearance of Sonia Varaschin. The 42-year old Orangeville nurse has been missing since Monday. Friday, investigators announced that two pieces of bedding are missing from Varaschin’s home. Blood was found in her abandoned car and in her Spring Street townhouse earlier this week. OPP Detective-Inspector Mark Pritchard says the evidence so far indicates she was likely attacked by someone who knew her. They are appealing to the public for any information. Sonia’s family has also released a statement, giving thanks for the support they have received, and saying they are confident that “justice will be served.”
The Canadian International Air Show will take flight this Labour Day long weekend. The show features the Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds, stunt pilots and military aircraft.The shows take place from 12:30 p.m. To 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, weather permitting. The snowbirds are celebrating their 40th anniversary season and if you plan on checking out the show, GO Transit is adding extra train service on the Lakeshore lines from between Durham region and Toronto. Extra morning and evening trips have been added to and from the CNE. On holiday Monday, GO Transit will operate on a holiday schedule, but with the additional service for the air show.
A 24 year old Orangeville man is dead following an accident on Highway 400. Police say the man was involved in a minor accident late Thursday night on the highway between Highway 9 and 88. As he and the other driver pulled over to exchange information and check on damages, one of the drivers was hit by an oncoming van in the northbound lanes. The victim was thrown over a barrier and hit by numerous vehicles. The man’s name has not been released. No word on charges.
2 Toronto residents, representing 1100 members, have filed a class action lawsuit against some of the agencies involved in G20. The plaintiffs have named the Toronto and Peel Police Services Boards and Canada’s attorney general in the suit. They’re asking for $115-million in various damages stemming from the G20 detention centre.