4 d. ago Trial starts for trucker accused of smuggling cocaine, heroin across border

A trial finally got underway Monday in Sarnia involving a Brampton truck driver charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine and heroin.

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9 d. ago Brampton man, 24, charged after viral ‘careless’ use of firearms incidents in Muskoka

A 24-year-old Brampton man has been charged after videos circulating on social media showed a group of men firing various weapons with seemingly reckless abandon in Muskoka. Bracebridge OPP announced the arrest of Gurkanwal Singh, who is charged with two counts of careless use of a firearm. Police said firearms and a firearms licence were […]

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2 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton man charged with assault at water park; female suspect sought

Peel Regional Police have charged a 30-year-old Brampton man following an alleged assault at a public waterpark in Brampton and are still seeking a female suspect. On July 23 at around 6:20 p.m., cops responded to a fight call at the Wet’n’Wild waterpark. They allege a violent assault occurred against a female victim after a […]

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2 w. ago Toronto man with lifetime ban facing more firearms charges after traffic stop

A 32-year-old Toronto man who was already banned for life from possessing a firearm is facing additional weapons charges after a traffic stop earlier this month in Brampton. Peel Regional Police said they stopped a vehicle Aug. 15 near Williams Parkway and Kennedy Rd. and allegedly located a loaded firearm and suspected drugs during the […]

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton man sought for allegedly violating parole with firearm

Peel Regional Police are seeking help from the public in locating a man in alleged violation of his parole and for firearms offences. Shaquane Kevin Stewart, 25, of Brampton, was convicted of prior firearms charges and sentenced to a period behind bars. After serving part of his sentence, he was released to serve the remainder […]

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3 w. ago Uncle of child, subject of Amber Alert in Brampton, now faces 6 charges

Peel Regional Police have charged a relative in connection with an alleged child abduction that led to an Amber Alert in Brampton on Thursday. Cops say a mother and son were parked at a plaza near Main St. S. and Charolais Blvd. The mother then exited the vehicle. The child’s uncle, who was also in […]

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3 w. ago Driver in Manitoba crash that killed mom, child arrested after 9 months at large

The 25-year-old driver, from Brampton, Ont., was charged with two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and obstructing a peace officer.  

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