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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Over 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized in Peel police street racing campaign
Peel Regional Police's annual street racing campaign resulted in more than 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized and 2,100 provincial and criminal charges laid, police said in a news release Monday. The multi-jurisdictional enforcement campaign looks to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. This year's operation led to over 684 vehicle investigations, police said in the news release. Between May and June, police say 86 stunt driving charges and 125 unnecessary noise charges were laid. "Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk," Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. "Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving." In May, Peel police reported a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges since 2022: 2,100 in 2024 compared with 800 in 2022. Participants and spectators at illegal car rallies can be fined up to $800, police have said. Police highlighted examples of offences in Monday's release, including one from May in which officers observed a driver travelling at 209 km/h. Peel police are urging the public to report dangerous driving behaviours by contacting police or calling Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Peel police lay more than 2,100 charges in months-long street racing crackdown
More than 100 people were arrested and over 2,000 charges laid for street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours as part of a months-long enforcement project by Peel police. More than 100 people have been arrested and more than 2,000 charges laid for street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours during a months-long enforcement project by Peel police. In a news release, Peel Regional Police said officers from multiple jurisdictions targeted 'hotspot' locations across the GTA between May and June 2025 as part of their annual Project ERASE. They said they investigated 684 vehicles and seized nearly 100, and eventually laid more than 2,100 charges including 86 for stunt driving and 125 for unnecessary noise. More than 130 individuals were arrested. 'Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk,' Deputy Police Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. 'Through initiatives like Project ERASE, Peel Regional Police are committed to curbing dangerous driving behaviours that threaten the safety of our roads.' Investigators said in one incident, which happened on May 17, officers charged a driver with stunt driving after they were caught travelling 209 kms/hr. peel dangerous driving Peel police said officers charged a driver with stunt driving after they were caught travelling 209 km/hr on May 17. Another incident saw two vehicles collide on May 18 when the driver of a silver vehicle ran a red light and hit a pickup truck, causing it flip on its roof. The driver of the silver vehicle was charged with dangerous operation, stunt driving, and racing a motor vehicle. Police said both of the vehicles were present at a street racing event prior to the collision. 'Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving,' Andrews said. OPP also cracking down on dangerous driving Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) also shared the results of their latest safe driving campaign on Monday. In a post on social media, OPP said their officers laid more than 930 charges for dangerous driving behaviours between July 13 and 19. Nineteen commercial motor vehicles were also taken off the road for various violations. The OPP said the number one offence for both commercial and non-commercial vehicle drivers during the week was speeding.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Over 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized in Peel police street racing campaign
Peel Regional Police's annual street racing campaign resulted in more than 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized and 2,100 provincial and criminal charges laid, police said in a news release Monday. The multi-jurisdictional enforcement campaign looks to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. This year's operation led to over 684 vehicle investigations, police said in the news release. Between May and June, police say 86 stunt driving charges and 125 unnecessary noise charges were laid. "Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk," Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. "Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving." In May, Peel police reported a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges since 2022: 2,100 in 2024 compared with 800 in 2022. Participants and spectators at illegal car rallies can be fined up to $800, police have said. Police highlighted examples of offences in Monday's release, including one from May in which officers observed a driver travelling at 209 km/h.
Global News
10-07-2025
- Global News
Alleged 5-time impaired driver charged after Brampton crash severely injures man
A Mississauga man is facing multiple charges after an alleged impaired driving incident led to a serious four-vehicle crash in Brampton, leaving a 21-year-old man critically injured. Peel Regional Police say the collision occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, at the intersection of Highway 50 and Coleraine Drive. Three people were taken to hospital including a 21-year-old male who is currently in unstable condition with 'long-term life-altering injuries,' according to a statement from police. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The accused, a 58-year-old from Mississauga, has been charged in connection with the crash. Police allege that he was impaired at the time of the collision and say he was driving despite being under three separate lifetime driving prohibitions. The individual is facing charges that include impaired driving causing bodily harm, driving with excess blood alcohol, and three counts of prohibited driving. Story continues below advertisement He was held for a bail hearing and was later released with conditions, including a prohibition on operating a motor vehicle. Police also allege that the man has five prior convictions related to impaired driving. 'Our thoughts are with the family of those injured in this horrific crash,' said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews of Peel Regional Police in a statement. 'We are committed to holding dangerous drivers accountable for their actions. Repeat offenders must face consequences sufficient to stop them from continuing to offend, and we are working to ensure that happens,' he added. Authorities are asking anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to contact the Major Collision Bureau. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Peel Crime Stoppers.
Toronto Sun
06-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
AIR MAIL FAIL: Man, 22, busted after gun found in parcel at Pearson airport
A search warrant later executed in North York allegedly led to the seizure of two more handguns, ammunition and illicit drugs Jayden Edwards-Reid, 22, of Toronto is charged with firearms trafficking and numerous other gun and drug offences after a firearm was intercepted at Toronto Pearson International Airport in a parcel bound for Manitoba on Nov. 2, 2024. Photo by Handout / Peel Regional Police A 22-year-old man is accused of trafficking firearms through the mail after a parcel containing a 9mm handgun was intercepted at a Toronto airport late last year. Peel Regional Police say investigators from the Airport Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) subsequently arrested the Toronto man for numerous drug and weapon offences. A package containing a suspected firearm was intercepted at a parcel screening center at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Nov. 2, 2024, Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in a statement released Friday. He said police took custody of the package, which was destined for Manitoba, and located 'an illegal Glock 19' along with 'a prohibited magazine containing ammunition.' 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. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'After a lengthy investigation, the Airport Division CIB identified the sender of the package and executed a search warrant at a residence in North York,' Andrews said. Officers allegedly seized two handguns, ammunition and various illicit drugs that included 1.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine, as well as an undisclosed amount of suspected Percocet, methamphetamine and cannabis. This Glock 19 9mm handgun, a prohibited magazine and ammunition were allegedly intercepted at Toronto Pearson International Airport in a parcel bound for Manitoba on Nov. 2, 2024. Photo by Handout / Peel Regional Police Investigators identified a suspect and arrested him on May 16. Jayden Edwards-Reid is charged with firearms trafficking; three counts of unauthorized possession of firearm; three counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon; three counts of knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm; four counts of careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition; two counts of possession of a prohibited device; careless storage of ammunition; and possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call the Airport Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 3133, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette Olympics NHL Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons Ontario
