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Toronto Sun
06-08-2025
- Toronto Sun
Two men charged in North York drug bust
Drug Squad officers allegedly seized large amounts of crystal meth and cocaine, a firearm, ammunition and cash Two men face charges after Drug Squad officers allegedly seized 17,405 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1,470 grams of cocaine, a semi-automatic JR Carbine multi-caliber firearm, 88 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition and a large quantity of cash on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Photo by Handout / Toronto Police Two men face charges after a firearm and large quantities of illicit drugs were recently seized in North York. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. 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During the search, officers allegedly located and seized 17,405 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1,470 grams of cocaine, a semi-automatic JR Carbine multi-calibre firearm, 88 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition, and a large quantity of cash. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Two men face charges after Drug Squad officers allegedly seized 17,405 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1,470 grams of cocaine, a semi-automatic JR Carbine multi-calibre firearm (seen here), 88 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition and a large quantity of cash on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Photo by Handout / Toronto Police A second man who was located at the same address was also arrested. The first accused – Emmanuel Igarza, of Toronto – was already on probation and subject to a court-ordered weapons prohibition based on his charges. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The 36-year-old is charged with three counts of trafficking a Schedule I Substance; two counts of possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000; two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking; one count of possession of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000; one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm; one count of possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; one count of possession of a prohibited device/ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized; two counts of careless storage of a firearm/weapon/prohibited device; one count of failure to comply with a probation order; and two counts of possession of a firearm/ammunition contrary to a prohibition order. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More The second accused – Christian Igarza, 32, of Toronto – is charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking; one count of possession of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000; one count of possession of a prohibited device/ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized; and two counts of careless storage of a firearm/weapon/prohibited device. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette Television Basketball Toronto & GTA Columnists Music
Chicago Tribune
30-06-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago woman accused of shooting at man in Gary dispute
A Chicago woman is accused of shooting her estranged boyfriend then lying to police about the incident. Laramie R. Newton, 34, is charged attempted murder, a Level 1 felony; two counts of felony intimidation; battery by means of a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony; and pointing a Firearm at Another, a Level 6 felony, court records state. Her bail is set at $10,000. Around 6:42 a.m. on June 22, Gary police were dispatched for a report of shots fired in the 700 block of Burr Street, according to the probable affidavit. Upon arrival, police did not see any suspects or the male victim reportedly lying on the ground. A witness told police that she heard a man and woman arguing in front of a house down the street, then she saw the woman draw a handgun and fire at least four times in the direction of the man, records state. The woman then left in a white Lexus SUV heading south toward 8th Avenue. The witness saw the man run north on Burr and east through some yards before losing sight of him, court records state. One of the officers had spotted a white Lexus near Burr and 15th Avenue on the way to the scene. A K-9 officer picked up a scent from a black sandal in front of a house on Burr Street, where they also found a shell casing from a 9mm Luger, the affidavit states. Police located the white Lexus parked in the 600 block of Burr and saw a female wearing a torn green shirt walking with two people near the vehicle. Police tried to talk to the woman, who was uncooperative and had fresh scratch marks on her left shin and right upper back, records state. Police said it appeared she had been in a physical altercation. She was detained, and police found her unarmed, court records state. She denied that the SUV was hers and denied being involved in the shooting incident. The SUV's license plate was picked up on a license plate reader driving north on Clark Road around 6:34 a.m., the affidavit states. When police said the SUV would be towed, Newton excitedly said she didn't want her vehicle to be damaged and didn't have the money before stopping mid-sentence and admitting it was hers. Police told Newton she was free to leave and she started walking to the scene of where the initial shots fired call was located, records state. An officer was flagged down by the witness who was being yelled at by Newton. The witness was frightened and said Newton had shot the man, telling police that Newton had just told her, 'Come back to your house (expletive) imma kill you,' court records state. Newton walked away and a man stated screaming from the south side of 8th Avenue and Burr Street, 'She just shot at me and tried to kill me.' At that point, police placed Newton in custody to be booked for attempted murder, the affidavit states. Police spoke to the man who was shot at, who said that he and Newton have children together. He told police that their children were either in Illinois with their grandmother or with their older siblings in Chicago, records state. He told police their dispute started earlier when he was at the Clark gas station at 1485 Clark Road and was followed by Newton. She was in the SUV and demanded the keys to his vehicle because she is listed on the owner on the registration, cout records state. He was unsure why Newton followed him since she and the children don't live in Gary. He refused to give her the keys and saw two unknown people in the SUV with her, the affidavit states. He went back to his residence in the 700 block of Burr. While he was walking in front of the house, he saw Newton speed up in the SUV, stop and yell that 'Imma kill you (expletive)' and draw a handgun, records state. She fired 3 or 4 shots at him, and e ran east, running through various yards before jumping in his vehicle and fleeing the scene, hiding in the woods for a time. Police recovered the keys to the SUV in the 600 block of Burr, court records state. In a police interview, Newton told police that she got a Lyft ride to the man's residence to retrieve her Jeep Compass, which she knew was in Gary due to the tracker on the vehicle. She claimed there was altercation when she went to pick it up and denied ever being inside the Lexus SUV, the affidavit states. She told police the gunshots were from someone else who the man has trouble with. When asked if her cell phone would have records of her Lyft ride, she said she didn't know as she was intoxicated and said the man may have ordered the ride for her, records state. Newton gave permission to search her phone and no records of a Lyft ride was on her phone, but the Apple Maps app listed two residences in 700 block of Burr, and one in the 700 block off Durbin. Police did not find Newton truthful or credible, court records state.
Sunday World
18-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man refused bail after drive-by gun attack is leading instigator in violent Limerick feud
Shane Blackhall, (20), Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court today in respect of a gun attack at Hyde Avenue, January 6th last A man charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Limerick, is one of the leading instigators of an ongoing feud in the city, Gardai alleged in court Tuesday. Shane Blackhall, (20), Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court today in respect of a gun attack at Hyde Avenue, January 6th last. Gardai alleged during Tuesday's bail hearing that Mr Blackhall was 'actively involved' in an ongoing violent feud and they were fearful someone would be killed or seriously injured if he was granted bail. Detective Garda Seamus Murphy told the court he charged Mr Blackhall on Monday with one count of possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances on January 6th. Det Gda Murphy said he also charged Mr Blackhall with one count of unlawfully taking a blue Volkswagen car, which Gardai allege was used in the January 6th drive-by shooting. Mr Blackhall was also charged with possessing €26,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply, and, possessing cannabis, which Garda Murphy said was found in Mr Blackhall's home when Gardai searched it on July 10th last, as part of investigations into the January 6th shooting. Garda Murphy told the court that at 6.34pm on January 6th last, Gardai responded to reports of a shooting at Hyde Avenue, Limerick, and discovered a stolen Volkswagen car abandoned and extensively damaged after it had crashed into a lamppost near the scene. Gardai found two 9mm bullet casings inside the car a well as a further five 9mm bullet casings at various points along Hyde Avenue. Garda Murphy said that forensic analysis of the bullet casings found inside the car and along Hyde Avenue showed they were '9mm Luger' ammunition, and that, 'all fired from the same weapon'. Garda Murphy said investigating gardai believe that a 'Glock, semi-automatic' firearm was used in the gun attack. Garda Murphy said Gardai had harvested CCTV footage showing the stolen VW car traveling along Hyde Avenue and 'slowing' as it comes to houses, and a 'number of shots are discharged' from the car. Garda Murphy said the footage shows the car 'travel at speed' away onto Lenihan Avenue, Byrne Avenue, and onto Rosbrien Road, passing an ESB premises. The CCTV footage also shows the car crashed at Ashbourne Avenue and two individuals fleeing the vehicle, said Garda Murphy. The Garda witness alleged that a subsequent forensic examination of the VW car had resulted in the discovery of human DNA on the car's driver-side airbag, which he alleged was a match for Mr Blackhall's DNA. Garda Murphy told the court that further more serious charges were anticipated against Mr Blackhall in respect of the shooting investigation. Garda Murphy said he was objecting to bail due to the 'seriousness of the charges, and the strength and nature of the evidence'. Shane Blackhall News in 90 Seconds - June 18th Garda Murphy alleged in court: 'The accused was actively involved in an ongoing feud on the south side of Limerick City at the time of his arrest and the commission of the offences for which he is currently charged with.' 'Gardai believe these offences were committed as part of this feud and the accused was one of the main instigators of same.' 'I believe that if he (Mr Blackhall) is granted bail, the accused will again become involved in this feud and will pose a serious and active threat to homeowners and members of the public.' Garda Murphy said serious weaponry had been used in the feud and that gardai were concerned about a safety risk to the general public. Answering Mr Blackhall's solicitor, Sarah Ryan, who stated the accused would abide by whatever bail conditions the court decided, Garda Murphy stated: 'I do not believe that there are any bail conditions which would be applied that could prevent further similar crimes by the accused.' 'It is my belief that, if granted bail, there will be further serious offences committed by the accused, up to the risk of further property been damaged, including loss of (life) and serious injury.' Judge Patricia Harney said she believed Det Gda Murphy's evidence was 'well founded' and 'should be accepted', and she refused bail. The judge remanded Mr Blackhall in custody to appear before Limerick District Court again on June 24th for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The Journal
17-06-2025
- The Journal
Man charged over Limerick drive-by shooting allegedly a key player in ongoing feud, gardaí say
A MAN CHARGED in connection with a drive-by shooting in Limerick is one of the leading instigators of an ongoing feud in the city, gardaí have alleged. 20-year-old Shane Blackhall, with an address at Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court today in respect of a gun attack at Hyde Avenue on 6 January 2024. Gardaí alleged during today's bail hearing that Blackhall was 'actively involved' in an ongoing violent feud and they were fearful someone would be killed or seriously injured if he was granted bail. Detective Garda Seamus Murphy told the court he charged Blackhall yesterday with one count of possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances on 6 January. Murphy said he also charged Blackhall with one count of unlawfully taking a blue Volkswagen car, which gardaí allege was used in the 6 January drive-by shooting. Blackhall was also charged with possessing €26,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply and possessing cannabis, which Murphy said was found in Blackhall's home when gardaí conducted a search on 10 July 2024 as part of investigations into the 6 January shooting. Murphy told the court that at 6.34pm on 6 January, gardaí responded to reports of a shooting at Hyde Avenue, Limerick, and discovered a stolen Volkswagen car abandoned and extensively damaged after it had crashed into a lamppost near the scene. Gardaí found two 9mm bullet casings inside the car a well as a further five 9mm bullet casings at various points along Hyde Avenue. Murphy said that forensic analysis of the bullet casings found inside the car and along Hyde Avenue showed they were '9mm Luger' ammunition, and that they were 'all fired from the same weapon'. He told the court that investigating gardaí believe a 'Glock, semi-automatic' firearm was used in the gun attack. Murphy said gardaí had harvested CCTV footage showing the stolen VW car traveling along Hyde Avenue and 'slowing' as it comes to houses, and a 'number of shots are discharged' from the car. Advertisement Garda Murphy said the footage shows the car 'travel at speed' away onto Lenihan Avenue, Byrne Avenue, and onto Rosbrien Road, passing an ESB premises. The CCTV footage also shows the car crashed at Ashbourne Avenue and two individuals fleeing the vehicle, said Murphy. The garda witness alleged that a subsequent forensic examination of the VW car had resulted in the discovery of human DNA on the car's driver-side airbag, which he alleged was a match for Blackhall's DNA. Garda Murphy told the court that further more serious charges were anticipated against Mr Blackhall in respect of the shooting investiagtion. Garda Murphy said he was objecting to bail due to the 'seriousness of the charges, and the strength and nature of the evidence'. Garda Murphy alleged in court: 'The accused was actively involved in an ongoing feud on the south side of Limerick City at the time of his arrest and the commission of the offences for which he is currently charged with.' 'Gardai believe these offences were committed as part of this feud and the accused was one of the main instigators of same.' 'I believe that if he (Mr Blackhall) is granted bail, the accused will again become involved in this feud and will pose a serious and active threat to homeowners and members of the public.' Garda Murphy said serious weaponry had been used in the feud and that gardai were concerned about a safety risk to the general public. Answering Mr Blackhall's solicitor, Sarah Ryan, who stated the accused would abide by whatever bail conditions the court decided, Garda Murphy stated: 'I do not believe that there are any bail conditions which would be applied that could prevent further similar crimes by the accused. 'It is my belief that, if granted bail, there will be further serious offences committed by the accused, up to the risk of further property been damaged, including loss of (life) and serious injury.' Judge Patricia Harney said she believed Det Gda Murphy's evidence was 'well founded' and 'should be accepted', and she refused bail. The judge remanded Mr Blackhall in custody to appear before Limerick District Court again on June 24th for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Jurisdiction refused by district court in Louth ‘gun' case
Tommy Leddy, Moneymore, Drogheda, is accused of unauthorised possession of an unbranded 9mm Luger calibre semi-automatic pistol and unauthorised possession of 10 rounds of 9mm Luger calibre ammunition, at Moneymore, on March 4 last. Court presenter Sgt John O'Hehir said that DPP directions were not available. A ballistics report was awaited. Solicitor Paul Moore said that his client was in custody since March 5. Mr Leddy had been granted High Court bail but was unable to meet a cash lodgement condition. Judge Gráinne Malone said it was not a matter suitable for the district court and refused jurisdiction. The defendant was remanded in custody to June 23. A date of July 21 was reserved for service of a book of evidence. Judge Malone said that the DPP has had 'ample opportunity'. The accused was entitled to have matters expedited.
