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Vancouver Sun
22-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Peel police announced 12 arrests, 136 charges in multiple home invasions
The Peel Regional Police on Tuesday announced a dozen arrests connected to 17 violent crimes that took place between May and December of 2024, and which resulted in the theft of almost $2 million in cars, jewellery, cash and more. Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich began the press conference by noting that the 17 home invasions and robberies affected some 60 victims, including nine children, many of whom suffered life-altering injuries and trauma. He said police had arrested 12 men in connection with the crimes, with a warrant out for a 13th. The operation, known as Project Night Train , led to 136 charges, including attempted murder, robbery, firearms-related charges, possession of property obtained by crime, and more. Of the $2 million in stolen property, investigators have recovered items worth roughly $860,000, including a Mercedes G-Wagon, Lamborghini Urus, designer bags such as Louis Vuitton, high-end jewellery, clothing and cash. Police also seized a loaded firearm and ammunition. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'If you come to Peel to target our community you can expect that we will come to you and remove you from our community,' Milinovich said. 'This type of activity doesn't belong in Peel. It is entirely unacceptable.' Police provided stark details of several of the crimes in question. In one, in the early morning hours of Oct. 15, 2024, three suspects forced their way into a home near Glen Erin Drive and Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga. An altercation occurred and the victim was shot in the chest, after which the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle. The victim was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition and later released with what the police described as life-altering injuries. In another incident, just a week later, two suspects followed victims into a home near Mississauga Road and Queen Street West in Brampton. The suspects forced entry, demanded keys to a luxury vehicle and assaulted one victim, rendering them unconscious. The second suspect then reversed the vehicle over the victim, who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries but is expected to recover. Investigating officers said the arrested men formed a loose group of 'multiple and interchangeable' offenders whose crimes comprised a mix of organized crime (cars sent overseas for profit) and crimes of opportunity, in which the loot was used to fund the criminals' lifestyle or commit more offences. 'They take the proceeds from a crime and then rinse and repeat,' Milinovich said. 'They really do take that money and then invest it back into their business, which is crime.' Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton and a Peel Police Board member, said 'the disturbing violence and level of organization behind these crimes is deeply troubling. No one should have to endure such trauma, especially in the sanctity of their own home.' Brown was himself in the news last week when a man was arrested after allegedly threatening him. Police said they were notified of the threats in late June and provided Brown and his family with protection during the investigation. Yesterday's announcement was the second in a week by the Peel police, who on July 15 informed the public they had taken down an organized criminal network responsible for more than 15 violent home invasions involving high-end vehicle and jewellery thefts across the Greater Toronto Area, in an operation called Project Ghost . In the most recent case, police named six of the arrested men, who resided in Brampton and Toronto. (One had no fixed address.) The other six, from Mississauga, Brampton and Shelburne, Ont., could not be named because they are still youths. The youngest was 15. An arrest warrant has also been issued for a 32-year-old Toronto man. Seven of the accused were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody, while the others have since been released under various conditions. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here .
Ottawa Citizen
22-07-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
Peel police announced 12 arrests, 136 charges in multiple home invasions
The Peel Regional Police on Tuesday announced a dozen arrests connected to 17 violent crimes that took place between May and December of 2024, and which resulted in the theft of almost $2 million in cars, jewellery, cash and more. Article content Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich began the press conference by noting that the 17 home invasions and robberies affected some 60 victims, including nine children, many of whom suffered life-altering injuries and trauma. He said police had arrested 12 men in connection with the crimes, with a warrant out for a 13th. The operation, known as Project Night Train, led to 136 charges, including attempted murder, robbery, firearms-related charges, possession of property obtained by crime, and more. Article content Article content Article content Of the $2 million in stolen property, investigators have recovered items worth roughly $860,000, including a Mercedes G-Wagon, Lamborghini Urus, designer bags such as Louis Vuitton, high-end jewellery, clothing and cash. Police also seized a loaded firearm and ammunition. Article content Article content 'If you come to Peel to target our community you can expect that we will come to you and remove you from our community,' Milinovich said. 'This type of activity doesn't belong in Peel. It is entirely unacceptable.' Article content Police provided stark details of several of the crimes in question. In one, in the early morning hours of Oct. 15, 2024, three suspects forced their way into a home near Glen Erin Drive and Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga. An altercation occurred and the victim was shot in the chest, after which the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle. The victim was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition and later released with what the police described as life-altering injuries. Article content Article content In another incident, just a week later, two suspects followed victims into a home near Mississauga Road and Queen Street West in Brampton. The suspects forced entry, demanded keys to a luxury vehicle and assaulted one victim, rendering them unconscious. The second suspect then reversed the vehicle over the victim, who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries but is expected to recover. Article content Article content Investigating officers said the arrested men formed a loose group of 'multiple and interchangeable' offenders whose crimes comprised a mix of organized crime (cars sent overseas for profit) and crimes of opportunity, in which the loot was used to fund the criminals' lifestyle or commit more offences. Article content 'They take the proceeds from a crime and then rinse and repeat,' Milinovich said. 'They really do take that money and then invest it back into their business, which is crime.'
Edmonton Journal
22-07-2025
- Edmonton Journal
Peel police announced 12 arrests, 136 charges in multiple home invasions
The Peel Regional Police on Tuesday announced a dozen arrests connected to 17 violent crimes that took place between May and December of 2024, and which resulted in the theft of almost $2 million in cars, jewellery, cash and more. Article content Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich began the press conference by noting that the 17 home invasions and robberies affected some 60 victims, including nine children, many of whom suffered life-altering injuries and trauma. He said police had arrested 12 men in connection with the crimes, with a warrant out for a 13th. The operation, known as Project Night Train, led to 136 charges, including attempted murder, robbery, firearms-related charges, possession of property obtained by crime, and more. Article content Article content Article content Of the $2 million in stolen property, investigators have recovered items worth roughly $860,000, including a Mercedes G-Wagon, Lamborghini Urus, designer bags such as Louis Vuitton, high-end jewellery, clothing and cash. Police also seized a loaded firearm and ammunition. Article content Article content 'If you come to Peel to target our community you can expect that we will come to you and remove you from our community,' Milinovich said. 'This type of activity doesn't belong in Peel. It is entirely unacceptable.' Article content Police provided stark details of several of the crimes in question. In one, in the early morning hours of Oct. 15, 2024, three suspects forced their way into a home near Glen Erin Drive and Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga. An altercation occurred and the victim was shot in the chest, after which the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle. The victim was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition and later released with what the police described as life-altering injuries. Article content Article content In another incident, just a week later, two suspects followed victims into a home near Mississauga Road and Queen Street West in Brampton. The suspects forced entry, demanded keys to a luxury vehicle and assaulted one victim, rendering them unconscious. The second suspect then reversed the vehicle over the victim, who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries but is expected to recover. Article content Article content Investigating officers said the arrested men formed a loose group of 'multiple and interchangeable' offenders whose crimes comprised a mix of organized crime (cars sent overseas for profit) and crimes of opportunity, in which the loot was used to fund the criminals' lifestyle or commit more offences. Article content 'They take the proceeds from a crime and then rinse and repeat,' Milinovich said. 'They really do take that money and then invest it back into their business, which is crime.'
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Man jumps out of moving van in Melbourne; dramatic police chase caught on camera
A high-speed police car chase in Melbourne, Australia, was caught on camera on Friday. As per reports, the police chase began after a white van collided with multiple cars on the West Gate Bridge. The man was arrested by local law enforcement and taken into custody after he jumped out the moving van.(ABC News on X) The car chase ended with a dramatic arrest after a man jumped out of the moving white van as part of his attempt to flee, only to be hit by a police van. The man was then arrested by local law enforcement and taken into custody. Also Read: Pasadena car chase: LAPD involved in two dramatic crashes; Mercedes G-Wagon stolen Footage captured by local news helicopters shows the van speeding up at the West Gate Freeway onto Princes Freeway for 15 minutes. Watch | Melbourne car chase caught on camera Footage from helicopters shows the damaged white van driving through the traffic on the West Gate Bridge around 1 PM local time. The van, which also clipped multiple cars and narrowly missed others during the police chase. After around 15 minutes of the chase, the van appears to slow down as the driver and accused can be seen jumping out the window. The driver escapes the van, which goes on to collide with a light pole on the freeway. However, the man's escape was cut short as he was struck by an unmarked police van. Following this, officers move out to arrest the man. The reason behind the car chase and what exactly the man has done is yet to be ascertained.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Los Angeles tunnel collapse: What happened in Wilmington, California? Latest details
On Wednesday, thirty-one workers were rescued following the collapse of one industrial tunnel in Wilmington, said the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters are seen at the site of an industrial tunnel collapse in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles on July 9, 2025. 31 workers were safely removed from the tunnel without visible injuries, the LAFD said on July 9. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)(AFP) The LAFD mobilized a major emergency operation, sending more than 100 responders, including all of its elite Urban Search and Rescue teams, to the site on the 1700 block of South Figueroa Street. The collapse took place deep within the Los Angeles Effluent Outfall Tunnel, which is currently under construction as part of the $630.5 million Clearwater Project. ALSO READ| Pasadena car chase: LAPD involved in two dramatic crashes; Mercedes G-Wagon stolen - Video 31 workers rescued from Los Angeles tunnel collapse L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn assured that every worker was brought to safety, and there were no visible injuries among the 31 workers. The workers had to scale a heap of soil approximately 12-15 feet high so that they could scurry out of the tunnel's collapsing part. 'I just spoke with many of the workers who were trapped,' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shared in a post on X. 'Thank you to all of our brave first responders who acted immediately. You are L.A.'s true heroes.' 'The City of Los Angeles has mobilized resources to the tunnel collapse in Wilmington. More than 100 LAFD responders have been deployed, including Urban Search and Rescue teams. Thank you to all of those who are acting immediately to respond to this emergency,' Bass said in another post. The accident took place almost 6 miles into the tunnel, making rescue very difficult. This was the only source of entry miles away in the collapse point, miles underground, at about 450 feet beneath the ground. Flatiron Dragados is building a 7-mile-long and 18-foot-wide tunnel as part of L.A. County's work to modernise the old wastewater system. The Clearwater Project will replace the tunnels that were constructed in 1937 and 1958 and have been in use. ALSO READ| Wilmington tunnel collapse update: At least 31 workers rescued in Los Angeles The L.A. County Sanitation District documents from July 2024 noted the work on the tunnel was to be completed by April 2025, and the entire project completion was estimated by 2027. The new tunnel was to open up by January 2028.y January 2028.
