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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Police hunt suspect linked to daytime shooting in Clearview Twp.
Provincial police are investigating after a shooting in Clearview Township sent one person to the hospital Friday morning. It happened just after 10 a.m. at a property on 15/16 Side Road near Highway 26. Officers from the Huronia West OPP detachment were called to the scene, where they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. According to investigators, the suspects took off before police arrived. They are believed to have left the area in a blue Volkswagen sedan. This investigation remains ongoing by the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can also be made through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Man who snatched chain of UP official'swife, others arrested
Lucknow: In a follow-up to the high-profile chain snatching case involving the wife of a senior Uttar Pradesh govt official, the police on Tuesday arrested a serial robber wanted for multiple snatching incidents across the city. " The accused, Brijesh Tiwari alias Vishnu (24), a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri, was apprehended near Sahara Cricket Academy by a joint team of the Surveillance, Crime Unit (Eastern Zone) and Gomti Nagar Police. He was intercepted during vehicle checking while riding a numberless HF Deluxe motorcycle, which turned out to be stolen. He attempted to flee but was overpowered by the team," said DCP East Shashank Singh. The arrest comes just days after Suruchi Singh, wife of an official Bijan Kumar Singh, was targeted by two bike-borne miscreants during her morning jog near Tulsi Park, Krishna Nagar, on Saturday. The snatchers managed to flee with part of her gold chain. A case was filed at Krishna Nagar Police Station, and the incident drew attention due to the victim's official links. The accused on June 28 did three back-to-back chain snatchings for which separate FIRs were registered at Krishna Nagar, Gomtinagar and Vikasnagar police stations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Let boAt bring the cinema home Boat Buy Now Undo The accused also has a case registered in Kheri for motorcycle theft. "The accused used the stolen motorcycle to execute the incident. He came to Lucknow driving the vehicle with his friend, thinking the spot could be a good place for the activity," the DCP added. Following Tiwari's arrest, police recovered a yellow metal chain, a yellow metal earring, Rs 1,250 in cash, and the stolen bike. DCP Singh said, "The arrest has helped crack multiple cases in the city. The accused is a habitual offender with a history of thefts and robberies. His accomplice is being tracked and will be arrested soon." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
CTV News
21-06-2025
- CTV News
Armed robbery at jewellery store under investigation: OPP
Provincial police are investigating an alleged armed robbery at a jewellery store in Collingwood Friday evening. According to Collingwood OPP, officers responded to reports of the robbery while it was in progress at around 5 p.m. on Hurontario Street. Police say several masked suspects broke into the store while armed with tools and forcibly removed merchandise before fleeing by car. The responding officers secured the scene and began an immediate investigation through witness accounts and nearby video surveillance. Members of OPP Central Region's Forensic Identification Services were involved in collecting and examining evidence. Initial findings of the investigation claim that the incident involved a degree of coordination and planning. Collingwood OPP's Crime Unit is leading the investigation. Police say they are exploring all avenues, including potential links to networked or regional crime activity. Anyone with additional information or footage that may assist the ongoing investigation is asked to contact Collingwood OPP.
Sunday World
14-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man (20s) arrested after gardaí intercept car and seize drugs worth €170k in Kerry
A man aged in his 20s, who was the driver of the car, was arrested at the scene A young man has been arrested by gardaí following a seizure of drugs worth more than €170,000 in Co Kerry last night. A significant quantity of drugs was seized by gardaí from the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit and the local Crime Unit yesterday. Shortly after 10pm on Friday night, gardaí intercepted a vehicle in Listowel, Co Kerry. The drugs seized Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 14 2025 They later recovered a substantial quantity of cannabis and cocaine, with an estimated street value of over €170,000. A man aged in his 20s, who was the driver of the car, was arrested at the scene by the gardaí, and is currently being detained at a Garda station in Co Kerry. The drugs will now be sent for analysis to Forensic Science Ireland. This is a part of a national anti-drugs strategy, Operation Tara, and ongoing investigations targeting the sale and distribution of drugs and criminal activity in the southern region. Investigations are ongoing, a Garda spokesperson said.
Irish Independent
14-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Man (20s) arrested after gardaí intercept car and seize drugs worth €170k in Kerry
A young man has been arrested by gardaí following a seizure of drugs worth more than €170,000 in Co Kerry last night. A significant quantity of drugs was seized by gardaí from the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit and the local Crime Unit yesterday. Shortly after 10pm on Friday night, gardaí intercepted a vehicle in Listowel, Co Kerry. They later recovered a substantial quantity of cannabis and cocaine, with an estimated street value of over €170,000. A man aged in his 20s, who was the driver of the car, was arrested at the scene by the gardaí, and is currently being detained at a Garda station in Co Kerry. The drugs will now be sent for analysis to Forensic Science Ireland. This is a part of a national anti-drugs strategy, Operation Tara, and ongoing investigations targeting the sale and distribution of drugs and criminal activity in the southern region. Investigations are ongoing, a Garda spokesperson said.
