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CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Barrie police crack down on organized crime, over 60 criminal charges laid in months-long investigation
A four-month investigation into illegal firearms and drug activity in the city of Barrie resulted in the arrests of more than a dozen people and over 60 criminal charges laid. Barrie police say its teams executed 11 search warrants between February and mid-June as part of the investigation to crack down organized criminal activity. In all, officers made 13 arrests and laid 64 charges. Additionally, police seized five firearms, large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, MDMA, and oxycodone, as well as nearly $50,000 in Canadian currency. 'In recent years, officers have seen an increase in incidents involving firearms prompting a coordinated and strategic response,' the Barrie Police Service stated in a news release issued Friday. The operation was carried out by a combined effort from the Drug Enforcement Unit, Community Safety and Well-Being Unit, and Tactical Support Unit. The identities of those accused was not disclosed.
Toronto Sun
30-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Ajax man accused of sexually assaulting another teen girl
Gowryshankar Kathirkamanathan, 30, of Ajax, is accused of drugging, forcibly confining and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl over a period of days in Ajax and was arrested on Friday, May 2, 2025. Photo by Handout / Durham Regional Police A 30-year-old Ajax man who was charged in the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl now faces more charges in relation to another teen. 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 Gowryshankar Kathirkamanathan was arrested on May 2 on charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement. Durham Regional Police alleged that he picked up the teen in Hamilton and drove her to Ajax where 'she was confined and sexually assaulted over a period of days.' He was charged with five counts of sexual assault, five counts of sexual interference, as well as one count each of forcible confinement, uttering threats and assault, and two counts of overcome resistance to the commission of an offence/administer drug. In a news release on Friday, Durham cops said that 'further investigation revealed that the suspect was having a sexual relationship with another 14-year-old female.' On Thursday, Tactical Support Unit and Offender Management Unit officers executed an arrest warrant at an Ajax residence and took the suspect into custody without incident. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Kathirkamanathan's charges now include sexual assault, sexual interference, assault, invitation to sexual touching, make child pornography, and possess child pornography. He was held for a bail hearing. Anyone with information, including any other possible alleged victims, is asked to the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316. MAN DOWNLOADED CHILD PORN: COPS A Toronto man is charged with possessing child pornography. On Wednesday, 'as part of an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material,' Toronto Police say members of the Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Park Lawn Rd. and Lake Shore Blvd. W. area. Cops allege that the accused 'downloaded a quantity of child sexual abuse material from the internet.' Steven Wheelhouse, 38, was arrested and charged with possess child pornography and access child pornography. Officers seized a quantity of electronic devices and say the investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477). Crime World Olympics Sunshine Girls Toronto Raptors
CTV News
07-05-2025
- CTV News
Woman hospitalized following alleged assault, Barrie police investigating
A Barrie police cruiser is pictured in this file image. (CTV News) A woman was taken to hospital Tuesday night following a reported assault in the Barrie area that resulted in a wound. Police were called to Mayfair Drive, near Ardagh Road, just before 9:30 p.m., after receiving reports that a woman had been allegedly assaulted by an unknown man while walking along the sidewalk. Barrie Police responded with members of their Tactical Support Unit, Canine Unit, Forensic Investigations, and front-line patrol officers. The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20s, roughly six feet tall. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, dark shoes, and a blue face mask. The Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the ongoing investigation. A spokesperson for Barrie Police told CTV News that officers remain in the area Wednesday morning. Anyone with information or security footage from the area is asked to contact Detective Constable Lawrason at 705-725-7025, extension 2723. This is a developing story. CTV News will provide updates as they become available.
