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CTV News
2 hours ago
- CTV News
Shooting in downtown Brampton sends one man to hospital
Police are on the scene of a shooting in downtown Brampton on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News) A shooting in downtown Brampton has left a man injured, Peel police say. It happened in the area of Queen Street West and George Street North, west of Main Street, just after 5:30 p.m. Downtown Brampton shooting Police are on the scene of a shooting in downtown Brampton on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News) Peel paramedics told CTV News they transported one person to a trauma centre with serious injuries. Police later said the victim's injuries were non-life-threatening. Meanwhile, the suspect fled the area, police say. No suspect description has been released.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Peel police arrest 12 people, lay 136 charges in home invasion and robbery spree
Peel Regional Police say they have arrested 12 people and laid 136 charges in connection with a string of home invasions and jewelry store robberies. The investigation targeted two organized crime group that carried out "brutal" attacks between May and December 2024 and stole over $2 million worth of property across the Greater Toronto Area, police say. The criminal network was allegedly responsible for 17 total home invasions and robberies with over 60 victims, including nine children, Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich said at a news conference Tuesday. "This really serves as more proof of our message, which we've said time and time again: if you come to Peel to target our community, you can expect that we will come to you and remove you from our community," he said. Some of the victims related to the attacks were left with life-altering injuries, Milinovich said, highlighting an incident where one man was shot in the chest and another where one person was driven over by a suspect in a stolen vehicle. Deputy Mayor of Mississauga Matt Mahoney said these were not random acts. "These were co-ordinated ruthless attacks that tore at the very fabric of safety and trust in our neighbourhoods," he said. "Victims of these crimes were not just robbed, they were traumatized." Police say they recovered nearly half of the total stolen property and one loaded firearm. The individuals arrested are from Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga and Shelburne. The suspects range in age from 15 to 30. Six of them were underage at the time of the incidents and cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. One person is still outstanding and is wanted on a warrant. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown highlighted the exploitation of youth within organized crime. "Never underestimate how sophisticated organized crime is," he said. "This speaks to some of the challenges we have right now with organized crime and their predatory nature on young people, and I think we all have a part to do in terms of combating that." Brown said he hopes these arrests are getting the point across. "This is probably the worst place to commit a crime in the country. It's not if you will be arrested and those responsible will be found, it is when," he said. When asked how these crime groups are recruiting youth, Peel police Detective Justin Shoniker said they're largely enticed by job postings on social media. Police said four of the people arrested were out on bail. WATCH | Peel police's last round of arrests in home invasions and robberies: The charges laid range from attempted murder to robberies to various firearm offences and the possession of property obtained by crime, Shoniker said at the news conference. He also said the two groups have interchangeable players and are loosely organized. The stolen luxury cars are being shipped overseas through other organizations and the jewelry, though more difficult to track, is believed to be making its way back into the industry, Shoniker said. Milinovich added the individuals will often invest the proceeds of the crimes back into more crimes. 'Troubling rise' in crime across province The project was funded by the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario and supported by the Toronto Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police. The Solicitor General of Ontario Michael Kerzner said at the news conference that the province has seen a "troubling rise" in crime. "If anyone violates the trust of lawful conduct in our province, make no mistake, you will be found, you will be put up, you will be locked up behind bars where you belong," he said.
National Post
7 hours ago
- National Post
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.' Article content 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.'
CTV News
9 hours ago
- CTV News
Peel police bust ‘violent' crime groups allegedly linked to 17 home invasions, jewelry store robberies
Peel police are revealing the results of an investigation into what they're calling 'brutal' home invasions and jewelry store robberies. Watch LIVE here.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Thousands of charges laid as cops clamp down on street racing
A Peel Regional Police crackdown on street racing and other high-risk driving infractions has led to more than 130 arrests and 2,100 charges being laid. Photo by Peel Regional Police A Peel Regional Police crackdown on street racing and other high-risk driving infractions has led to more than 130 arrests and 2,100 charges being laid over a two-month span. 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 Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere) — a partnership also involving forces in Toronto, Hamilton, York Region, Halton Region and the OPP — targeted high-risk driving hot spots across the GTA, between May and June, with 684 vehicles investigated and about 100 being seized. Of the more than 2,100 charges laid, 86 were for stunt driving and 125 were for unnecessary noise. Some of the incidents Peel Regional Police reported include a driver travelling at 209 km/h on May 17, 2025. Photo by Peel Regional Police Some of the incidents police reported include a driver travelling at 209 km/h on May 17 and a pickup truck that flipped on its roof after colliding with another vehicle that ran a red light May 18. In the latter case, both were present at a street-racing event. 'Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk,' Peel Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said. 'Through initiatives like Project ERASE, Peel Regional Police are committed to curbing dangerous driving behaviours that threaten the safety of our roads.' 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. Read More Police are hunting for suspects after a home was shot up Monday in Whitby. Durham Regional Police responded at 7:10 a.m. in the Maria-Annes Sts. area after a homeowner found bullet holes in their front door. Shell casings were also found at the scene, although no physical injuries were reported, despite the residents being home at the time. Police issued a plea for video footage of the area between midnight and 7 a.m., urging anyone with information to call 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 1847. RECOMMENDED VIDEO ROCKS THROWN ONTO 401 IN AJAX Police are warning drivers to be on the lookout for a pair of suspects after rocks were thrown onto the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 401, at Harwood Ave., in Ajax. The OPP Highway Safety Division said the incident happened Sunday at about 11:30 a.m. and two suspects were seen on the bridge: A white male with long, curly, red hair wearing a red shirt and a white male wearing a grey shirt. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On July 20, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., rocks were thrown onto Highway 401 eastbound at Harwood Ave. in the Town of suspects were seen on the bridge:Male #1: White, with long curly red hair, wearing a red #2: White, wearing a grey shirt. A motor… — OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) July 21, 2025 One vehicle sustained damage to its windshield, but no injuries were reported. 'This dangerous act puts motorists at serious risk,' the OPP said on social media. Canada Columnists Celebrity Columnists Celebrity
