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CRIME SCENE: Toronto woman charged with murder in stabbing of man
A 44-year-old Toronto woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Feb. 21 fatal stabbing of a man. Toronto Police responded to a call for a stabbing at a residence in the Dovercourt Rod.-Geary Ave. area at 2:38 a.m. Cops said that when they arrived at the home, they found a man suffering from a stab wound and began life-saving measures. Police said the victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and on Feb. 24 he succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Paulo Mota, 38, of Toronto. His death marks Toronto's fourth homicide of 2025. On Sunday, Maria Rivero was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7400, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at A 34-year-old Toronto man has been charged with uttering threats in connect with an alleged June 2 incident in the York Mills Rd.- Parkwoods Village Dr. area. Police alleged that the accused approached the victim, made threats to assault them and also made derogatory slurs. Cops said the victim left the area and later reported the incident. Mohamed Nassar was charged with utter threats. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-4842, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at Stabbing victim now Toronto's 4th homicide of 2025 CRIME SCENE: Body pulled from water at Port Lands York Regional Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly committed an indecent act in Newmarket. Last Friday around 6:45 p.m., two youths were playing in the forested area of Ken Sturgeon Park, in the area of Lockwood Circle and Damascus Court when they were allegedly confronted by a male suspect with his pants down committing an indecent act. Cops said the youths left the area and reported the incident. The suspect is described as a west Asian male, 25 to 30 years-old, with a slim build and dark hair. He was seen wearing a white t-shirt and grey shorts. Anyone who was in the park at the time and may have witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or at A 34-year-old Toronto man wanted in an assault investigation has been arrested and charge. Toronto Police said officers responded on May 26 to a call for an assault in the Cosburn and Pape Aves. area where it's alleged the man and the victim were involved in an fight when the accused assaulted and choked the victim. Police alleged that the accused also harassed the victim by repeatedly contacting and attending the victim's home. Cops said on May 31, Admir Keranovic was charged with assault, assault/choking and two counts of harassment by repeated communication with person. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-5500, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at
India Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Two Indian-origin men held for Sikh businessman's murder in Canada
Two 21-year-old Indian-origin men were arrested in connection with the murder of a 51-year-old Indo-Canadian businessman, Harjeet Dhadda, who was shot multiple times in a parking area in Mississauga, Ontario, on May 14. Dhadda, originally from Uttarakhand, had received multiple extortion threats, and his daughter blamed authorities for failing to prevent his Regional Police (PRP) announced the arrests of two men, Aman and Digvijay, from Delta, British Sikh businessman, originally from Uttarakhand, operated a trucking safety and insurance consultancy in Brampton, Ontario. He had received multiple threats from extortionists and had reported the matter to the the Canadian government responsible for "failing to curb extortion and targeted violence", his daughter, Gurlin Dhadda, said that the community is outraged."Why are innocent people left defenceless while the threats grow louder? When the authorities fail to protect us, what options do we have?" she said in a statement issued a day after her father's the time of the murder, the police had called the incident "a targeted shooting".On May 14, Dhadda, was approached by the suspect and shot multiple times while in a parking area near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga. The victim later succumbed to his injuries at a local suspects fled in a stolen vehicle, which was recovered shortly after the incident, the police said in a statement issued on an intensive probe, two suspects were identified and tracked to Delta, British Columbia. On May 28, PRP, with assistance from officers from the Delta Police Department, Abbotsford Police, Surrey Police, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, located and arrested the accused, the police said in the accused appeared before a justice in Surrey, British Columbia, before being turned over to homicide detectives to be transported back to Ontario, to face charges of first-degree accused persons attended a bail hearing on June 1 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, the PRP said in the AND PARTNERSHIP LEAD TO ARRESTSPRP head Nishan Duraiappah said the police teams remained focused and relentless throughout the investigation."This arrest is a testament to the unwavering perseverance and diligence of our homicide investigators. The strong collaboration with policing partners allows this family to take the next step toward justice for the loss of their loved one," the statement quoted PRP chief as saying."Despite the suspects' efforts to evade capture, our teams remained focused and relentless. This outcome sends a clear message — no matter how far you run, our teams will find you," Duraiappah OF SOUTH ASIAN TARGETS IN CANADA 'S BRAMPTONadvertisementThe incident echoed growing concerns in the business community about a rise in targeted threats and extortion attempts, especially against South Asian month, three Indian-origin men were arrested in Canada's Brampton after they fired inside a business establishment in the city to extort money, according to police said the crime was part of a trend targeting South Asian businesses in the trend of extortion bids and the murder of the Indo-Canadian businessman has sent shockwaves in the local Watch
Global News
22-05-2025
- Global News
Police charge 10 in drug and firearm investigation, two suspects outstanding
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Police say 10 people have been charged after a drug and firearm investigation spanning multiple forces across southern Ontario. Durham Regional Police say they began an investigation dubbed project venture in November 2024 and they concluded the investigation with the execution of 16 search warrants throughout Durham Region, Toronto and Waterloo Region. 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 Police say Toronto police, Ontario provincial police, York regional police, Peterborough police, Peel regional police and Waterloo regional police provided assistance in the investigation. Investigators say they seized 12 firearms, more than three kilograms of cocaine, a large quantity of other narcotics and more than $100,000 in cash. Ten people have been arrested and charged with a total of 112 criminal charges including many drug and firearm trafficking offences. Police say arrest warrants have been issued for two suspects who remain outstanding and investigators made contact with one suspect but they are appealing to the public to locate a second suspect.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police looking for York County park shooting suspects
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Police are looking for two suspects from a shooting at a York County park around midnight Tuesday. Northern York County Regional Police said they were called to Lloyd Kauffman Park, located at 350 E. 5th Avenue in North York Borough, and found five .45 caliber casings. The suspects had already left the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now After arriving at the park in a silver Honda Accord, police said the person who shot the gun, got out on the passenger side and fired five shots into a vacant wooded area before fleeing the area. Police said they were able to review surveillance footage that captured the incident. The suspect in the Central High School Varsity Club jacket was the driver, police said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Police urge anyone who may have information on the incident to contact the Northern York County Regional Police Department at 717-467-8355 (TELL) or tips@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
