67 h. ago Tottenham man, 35, accused of luring young girl into sex trade

A 35-year-old Tottenham man is facing a number of charges after York Regional Police say a young girl was sex trafficked over the course of four months this year. According to police, the victim, who is under the age of 18, notified investigators that the suspect had lured her into providing sexual services between April […]

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2 d. ago Driver charged after toddler killed, several others injured in Ontario daycare crash

York Regional Police say a 70-year-old man is facing charges after a toddler was killed when a vehicle drove into the front of a daycare in Richmond Hill, Ont.

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3 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Innisfil man charged after shots fired at Vaughan home

Police say a 23-year-old Innisfil man accused of firing gunshots at a home in Vaughan was allegedly driving a stolen pickup time at the time of his arrest and is believed to be responsible for other alleged crimes. Shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday, York Regional Police said they responded to the sounds of gunshots on […]

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3 d. ago Au moins 10 enfants blessés après qu’un véhicule a percuté une garderie en Ontario

La police régionale de York indique que deux enfants ont été transportés à l’hôpital, l’un étant dans un état critique.

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3 d. ago 6 children hurt after vehicle crashes into Richmond Hill daycare

Six children have been injured, including one seriously, after a vehicle crashed into a Richmond Hill daycare on Wednesday afternoon. York Regional Police said the crash happened in the Yonge St.-Notthingham Dr. area shortly after 3 p.m. Cops said the child who suffered serious injuries was transported to hospital with their parent. There was no […]

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3 d. ago 10 children hurt after vehicle crashes into Richmond Hill daycare

Ten children have been injured, including one seriously and another critically, after a vehicle crashed into a Richmond Hill daycare on Wednesday afternoon. York Regional Police said the crash happened in the Yonge St.-Notthingham Dr. area shortly after 3 p.m. Cops said the child who suffered serious injuries was transported to a hospital with their […]

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3 d. ago 6 injured after vehicle crashes into child care building near Toronto

York Regional Police said they were called to a building on Yonge Street and Nottingham Drive in Richmond Hill around 3 p.m. for reports of a "vehicle into building."

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3 d. ago 10 children injured after vehicle crashes into building in Richmond Hill

York Regional Police said they were called to a building on Yonge Street and Nottingham Drive in Richmond Hill around 3 p.m. for reports of a 'vehicle into building.'

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3 d. ago Toddler dead, several others injured as vehicle crashes into Richmond Hill child care centre

York Regional Police said they were called to a building on Yonge Street and Nottingham Drive in Richmond Hill around 3 p.m. for reports of a 'vehicle into building.'

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4 d. ago MANDEL: Was young driver impaired when he crashed into cop going to work?

Just days before the third anniversary of his death in a horrendous head-on crash, the family of York Regional Police Const. Travis Gillespie filled a Newmarket courtroom as a judge heard final arguments to determine if a young driver should be convicted of impaired and dangerous driving. On a dry Sept. 14, 2022, just before […]

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5 d. ago Threats against Muslim man, family and mosque in Newmarket detailed by Muslim leader

A 53-year-old Newmarket man faces charges after police accused him of making threats against a Muslim in his neighbourhood and a mosque, according to York Regional Police. Police said they are treating the alleged incidents as hate-motivated crimes. At a press conference on Monday, Omar Khamissa, CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslins, read […]

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5 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Man guilty of soliciting sex with minor sought after ankle monitor removed

York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help locating a 27-year-old Markham man found guilty of soliciting sex with a minor. Cops say on June 14, 2023, Chengyuan Chad Li was at a Toronto address in the area of Don Mills Rd. and Parkway Forest Dr. and engaged in sexual activity with the victim, who […]

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5 d. ago Hollywood stars mock York Regional Police chief advice on how to deal with home intruders

York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween’s recent comments that homeowners should “comply” with demands from violent intruders has caught the attention of several Hollywood big names. Following the murder of Abdul Aleem Farooqi in front of his family after he “confronted” a group of intruders inside his Kleinburg, Ont., home, MacSween advised homeowners not to […]

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6 d. ago 3 residences targeted in Vaughan shootings, police investigating

York Regional Police are looking into three separate shootings in Vaughan, where houses were targeted over the weekend.

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8 d. ago York police chief defends advice after father killed protecting family during home invasion

'When it comes to defending property, material items can be replaced — but lives cannot,' York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween says

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8 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Pickering man accused of sexually assaulting date met through app

A 26-year-old Pickering man has been charged with sexual assault after meeting someone through a dating app. And York Regional Police suspect there are more alleged victims. Police said Friday that their investigation began on July 19 when a complainant came forward to report a sexual assault that occurred in August 2024. The complainant told […]

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9 d. ago Boy, 12, out on bail charged with attempted murder in Markham, Ont. shooting

York Regional Police say a 12-year-old boy, who was out on bail, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, in relation to a shooting in Markham last month.

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1 week ago WARMINGTON: Top cop wants public to ‘comply’ with thugs during home invasions

Saying his region is still "safe," tone deaf York Police Chief Jim MacSween wants people under attack call 911, hide and wait for the cops

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1 week ago Child, 11, dead after Richmond Hill, Ont., suspected arson sends 5 to hospital: police

York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween confirmed the death Wednesday, just days after a fire ripped through a home and sent five people to hospital.

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1 week ago WARMINGTON: Father fatally shot in front of kids during Vaughan home invasion

York Regional Police believe well respected Abdul Aleem Farooqi was murdered while protecting his family from three armed intruders

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