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CTV News
05-08-2025
- CTV News
Missing Waterloo woman has been located
Waterloo Regional Police say a missing 32-year-old woman has been located. The woman was reported missing from the area of University Avenue West and Lester Street, after being missing since the end of May.
Toronto Sun
24-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Third man busted in B.C. for deadly Mississauga shooting
A third suspect in the deadly shooting of a 51-year-old man in Mississauga a couple of months ago has been arrested in British Columbia. 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. 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Create Account Peel Regional Police say the slain man, Harjeet Dhadda, was shot multiple times in a parking lot in the area of Tranmere Dr. and Telford Way – near Derry and Dixie Rds. – shortly before the noon-hour on May 14. His killers are believed to have fled the scene in a stolen 2018 black Dodge Challenger, which was recovered shortly after the incident. The victim, a Brampton resident, died later in hospital. With help from the Delta Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Peel cops arrested a 22-year-old man – identified only as Shaheel – on July 15 in Surrey, B.C. The accused, who resides in Delta, B.C., was returned to Ontario and charged with first-degree murder, police revealed Thursday. Two other men – Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay – were also arrested in Delta, B.C., for Dhadda's killing on May 28. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The two 21-year-olds from India, who Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington has previously reported are in Canada on international student visas, are also charged with first-degree murder. Anyone with information regarding this murder is urged to call the Homicide Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Cory Crockatt Photo by ROPE MAN, 43, WANTED ON CANADA-WIDE WARRANT MAY BE IN GTA A 43-year-old federal offender is now sought on a Canada-wide warrant for allegedly breaching his statutory release. The OPP says the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is appealing to the public for help tracking down Cory Crockatt, who is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area. 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. Crockatt is currently serving a two-year sentence for breaking-and-entering, being unlawfully in a dwelling, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, and three counts of failure to comply with an order and being unlawfully at large. Crockatt is described as an Indigenous man, about 5-foot-7 and 169 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE), or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A 46-year-old man is accused of breaching his court-imposed prohibition order by visiting a Whitby park where kids play last month. Durham Regional Police allege officers observed an unoccupied vehicle on June 28 in the main parking lot of Heydenshore Park, located on Whitby's waterfront, that was parked 'directly in front of the children's playground area' and was associated to a man known to police. 'Through further investigation, officers confirmed that the male is bound by a court-imposed prohibition order, which prohibits him from attending parks, playgrounds and other locations where children under the age of 16 are reasonably expected to be present,' police said in a statement released Thursday. 'Officers were able to confirm the male attended the park and in violation of this order.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Christopher Mezzabotta was arrested on July 20. The Whitby man is charged with multiple offences, including breach of a prohibition order. RECOMMENDED VIDEO MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING GUN AND THROWING KNIVES IN OSHAWA A 24-year-old man is accused of firing a gun and throwing knives in a south Oshawa neighbourhood last weekend. Durham Regional Police say officers responded to reporting of an armed person call in the area of Oxford and Stone Sts. around 10:45 a.m. on July 19. 'Multiple 911 calls were received for a male suspect shooting a gun into the air and throwing knives,' police said in a statement released Thursday. When officers arrived on scene, police said they arrested a suspect 'without incident' and seized a firearm. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Further investigation revealed that the suspect was acting erratically before firing a gun into the air multiple times, police claim. 'He then approached a car, pointed the gun at the occupants and demanded they give him the vehicle. They were able to exit the vehicle, and no physical injuries were reported.' Brandon James, of Ajax, is charged with numerous offences that include discharge a firearm reckless as to the life or safety of another person; attempted robbery with an offensive weapon; two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of an offence; weapons dangerous; two counts of pointing a firearm; possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon knowing no authority; and possession contrary to a prohibition order. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Durham Regional Police vehicle. Photo by Veronica Henri (files) / Toronto Sun A 47-year-old woman is accused of stealing numerous potted plants from Ajax residents earlier this month. Durham Regional Police say potted plants were stolen from multiple homes in the neighbourhoods surrounding Westney Rd. and Delaney Dr. between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. on July 12. A suspect was subsequently identified and arrested 'without incident' on Thursday. 'Multiple planters were recovered and efforts are being made to return them to the victims,' police said in a statement released Thursday. Sandra Brown, of Ajax, is charged with seven counts of theft under $5000. She was released on an undertaking. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2526, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Potentially dangerous CAMH patient Tesfaye Asefa, 46, has gone AWOL from the mental health facility again and was last seen near Danforth and Jones Aves. on Monday, July 21, 2025. Photo by Handout / Toronto Police A potentially dangerous CAMH patient has been found after he took off Monday for at least the seventh in the last seven years. Toronto Police confirmed Thursday that Tesfaye Asefa, who was found not criminally responsible for two sex assaults in 2011, has been located. The 46-year-old man had last been seen near Danforth and Jones Aves. was only on the run for a few days – this time. But in the last seven years, he has repeatedly gone AWOL from the mental health facility and in some of those disappearances he was on the run for a couple of weeks at a time. Sports World Ontario Canada Toronto & GTA
CBC
21-07-2025
- 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.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- CTV News
New Glasgow police investigating arson after Pizza Delight damaged by fire
The side of a New Glasgow Regional Police vehicle is seen in New Glasgow, N.S., in this file photo. (Andrea Jerrett/CTV Atlantic)
Toronto Sun
01-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Brampton man charged after handgun found during traffic stop
Peel Regional Police have charged a 31-year-old Brampton man with several firearms offences following a traffic stop in Mississauga. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Cops said that on the evening of June 25, they were patrolling near 99 Acorn Place when they attempted to investigate a vehicle, but their cruiser was immediately rammed by the driver. Article content Officers were able to contain the vehicle, but the suspect attempted to flee on foot before being quickly arrested. Police said the suspect was allegedly found with a loaded Glock 25 9mm handgun. No officers were injured during the interaction. Photo by Peel Regional Police Demetre Hibbert, who is not legally permitted to own or possess a firearm, has been charged with four firearm-related offences as well as dangerous operation, failure to stop after an accident and obstructing a peace officer. Anyone with information can contact investigators at 905-453-2121, Ext. 1233, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or
