Toronto Police release sketch of man wanted for sexual assault and robbery
June 8th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A composite sketch of man wanted after a sexual assault and robbery in Toronto, has been released. Police say earlier this week, a women spotted a man committing a indecent act in the park near Keele and Rustic Road. Before the woman could leave, she was sexually assaulted and robbed by the man. He is said to be in his 30′s, tanned and about 5’10. He was wearing a red t-shirt, a light-coloured ball cap, light blue jeans and white running shoes. He also spoke Portuguese. Anyone with information is being asked to call police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Charges laid after deadly stage collapse in Toronto last summer
June 7th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A total of 13 charges have been laid in connection with a deadly stage collapse a year ago at Downsview Park in Toronto. The charges name Live Nation Inc., Live Nation Ontario Concerts GP Inc., Optex Staging and Services Inc., and an engineer. Part of the massive outdoor structure came crashing down last June during setup for a Radiohead concert, killing a British drum technician and injuring three other workers. The falling debris crushed Scott Johnson, a drum technician in his 30′s, whom the band called “a highly skilled and valued member” of its road crew.
Major drug bust leads to four arrests, including two men from Mississauga
June 7th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Two men from Mississauga are among those being charged in a major drug investigation. Toronto police say on May 6th, three men were arrested in the Bay Street and Lake Shore Boulevard area after officers found a large quantity of cocaine from two vehicles. Further searches in the GTA led to the discovery of more drugs and the arrest of a fourth man. In total, over 6.5 million in drugs was seized. Charged are 40 year-old Ritesh Thakur and 29 year-old Gursharan Singh, both of Mississauga, 33 year-old Philipos Kollaros of Vancouver and 36 year-old Dimitri Alexiou of Quebec.
Canadian economy cranks out 95,000 jobs in May, the largest monthly increase in over a decade
June 7th, 2013 | Comments (0)
May was a banner month for job creation in Canada. According to Stats Canada, the economy added 95,000 jobs which was the biggest monthly increase since August of 2002. The positive results helped push down the unemployment rate one-tenth to 7.1 per cent. Details of the report were mostly positive in all areas, including youth employment. There was a massive drop in unemployment in both Oshawa and Toronto as well. In Toronto, the rate dropped four-tenths to 8 per cent, while in Oshawa, the rate plummeted nine-tenths to 7.4 per cent.
Elderly woman sent to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Toronto
June 7th, 2013 | Comments (0)
An elderly woman had to be rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Toronto. Officials say the victim, believed to be in her 70s, was struck while walking in the Spadina and Dundas area around 11:00 p.m. Thursday. The woman suffered serious injuries. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing and there’s no word yet on potential charges against the driver.
Toronto Police search for missing teens
June 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police are looking to the public for help locating two missing girls. 16 year old Fardosa Aden-Hussein and of Toronto, were last seen just after 5 p.m. Monday in the Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue East area. Aden-Hussein is described as black, 5’6 with long dyed black/red hair. Meanwhile, almost an hour earlier, 15 year old Anastasia Larose was last seen in the same area. She is described as black, approximately 5’2 with shoulder-length, curly brown hair. Police are concerned for their safety. Anyone with information is asked to call Police at 416-808-4100, or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Toronto’s ombudsman says the city’s community housing agency has been “callous” in its treatment of seniors
June 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto’s treatment of senior’s is being slammed by the city’s ombudsman. Fiona crean says her office investigated and found staff are not following the toronto community housing corporation’s own guidelines to use eviction only as a “last resort.” The agency had promised to change its practice on evictions of vulnerable tenants after an inquiry into the death of an 81-year-old man who was left homeless after being evicted for arrears. Crean says her probe found t-c-h-c has not changed — and is continuing a pattern of “callous and unfair treatment of many seniors.”
38 year-old man charged with stealing bike from little girl in Toronto
June 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 38 year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing a bike from a young girl. Toronto police say the preschooler was shoved off her bike and had it taken from her while riding in a parking lot on Wednesday. According to witnesses, the accused also took her jacket and one of her shoes before fleeing the scene. Tony Le has been charged with robbery. Police are still trying to locate the child and her caregiver because they didn’t file a report on the incident.
Ontario’s SIU charges Toronto police officer with assault causing bodily harm
June 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Ontario’s Special Investigation Unit has charged a Toronto police officer with assault causing bodily harm. Investigators say the charge stems from an arrest in April of 2010 on King Street East. Officials say the 30 year-old male suspect was struck a number of times and needed to be taken to hospital with head injuries. Constable Christian Dobbs will appear in court on July 17th.
Serious threat made against the family of Doug Ford has police investigating
June 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto police are looking into a threat that has been made against a member of the Ford family. Mayor Rob Ford confirmed an investigation is ongoing, but couldn’t make any specific comments related to the situation. According to reports, the threat was made against the daughter of Councillor Doug Ford. Police Chief Bill Blair called the email threatening and concerning and officers are taking it very seriously.
Two men arrested and charged with break-and-enters
June 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto police have arrested and charged two men with break-and-enters on homes in the midtown area. The two men have allegedly commited 12 break-and-enters when the residents of their home were asleep. The accused are 22 year old Keron Kenton of Toronto and 22 year old Alex Ted James of Toronto. Police are reminding the public to be extra cautious when there are suspicious people or vehicles on or around their street. They also said to secure your homes, arm alarm systems even when at home and keep outside lights on. Anyone with information can contact police at 1-416-808-5300 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-416-222-TIPS (8477)
Oshawa robbery suspect arrested in stolen Port Perry pickup truck
June 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
An 18-year-old male and 21-year-old female from Oshawa were arrested by Toronto Police in a pickup truck stolen from Port Perry last month. Toronto Police contacted Durham Police Robbery Detectives, who linked the truck and the male to a robbery that occurred on May 28, 2013. In that incident, a man entered an Oshawa convenience store wearing a disguise. The suspect demanded money and brandished a knife when the employee refused. He fled the scene with no money or merchandise in a pickup truck. A second suspect who kept watch outside the store has yet to be identified. As a result of the arrest and subsequent investigation, the male was linked to a stolen pickup truck from Bowmanville on May 26th. Austin Vallencourt of Oshawa, has been charged with Robbery while Armed with an Offensive Weapon, Wearing a Disguise in the Commission of an Offence, Possession of Weapons Dangerous during the Commission of an Offence, Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000 and Theft Over $5,000. Amanda Andrews of Oshawa, has been charged with Possession of Stolen Property.