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2 adults, 3 youths charged; guns seized after shots fired from vehicle during altercation in Toronto's east end: police
A loaded 9 mm Ruger-semi automatic handgun and a loaded .45 calibre Ruger semi-automatic handgun were allegedly seized during a July 24 raid in the Gerrard-Coxwell area. (TPS photo) Five people, including three youths, are facing charges after gunshots were fired from a vehicle towards a group of people on the street in the city's east end following a fight earlier this month. The shooting happened on July 5 in the Leslieville neighbourhood, near Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue. Toronto police said they responded to a call for a shooting in that area just before midnight. Investigators allege that an altercation broke out between two groups of people – one in a vehicle and another on the street. They say a gun was then shot from the vehicle towards the group on the street. No one was injured, but a property was damaged, police say. Members of Toronto police's Gun and Gang Task Force – Centralized Shooting Response Team launched an investigation and identified five suspects in connection with this shooting. On July 18, two male youths were arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle. The accused, who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, were scheduled to appear in bail court the following day. Further, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, officers executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Gerrard-Coxwell area in connection with this firearms investigation. At that time, officers allegedly seized a loaded 9 mm Ruger-semi automatic handgun and a loaded .45 calibre Ruger semi-automatic handgun. Faebian Dos Santos, 19, of Toronto, was subsequently arrested. He is facing numerous firearms-related charges. Kayleigh Williamson, 20, of Toronto, was also arrested and charged with possession of a loaded prohibited/restricted firearm, possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with, and fail to comply with release order. Both Dos Santos and Williamson were scheduled to appear in bail court on July 25. A female youth, of Toronto, was also arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm and possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with. The accused, who cannot be named, he had a July 25 court date. All of the charges have not been proven in court.
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Toronto Sun
WARMINGTON: Driver allegedly almost runs over cops and public but released without bail hearing
That the suspect was not taken to jail after what the world saw in wild video of Toronto incident is a headscratcher Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox This image taken from video posted to @CrimewatchTO shows Toronto Police officers with their guns drawn as they arrest a motorist accused of causing mayhem downtown. It's not everyday that an accused who was arrested by five Toronto Police officers with their guns drawn gets to walk away from custody as long as he shows up for court in late September. 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 The system certainly didn't let Tamara Lich walk free like this when she was charged with mischief for the Freedom Convoy trucker's protest in Ottawa in 2022. She spent her whole summer in jail while this accused gets to enjoy his summer before even making his first court appearance. After her conviction, the Crown recently asked a judge to impose a seven-year sentence on Lich. She was not accused of violence but had the book thrown at her. What happened along King West Saturday was extremely violent and potentially lethal. However, a feather was used to deal with this accused. Toronto is fortunate there weren't many funerals here. Toronto came close to losing officers like we did when Sgt. Ryan Russell was run over by a snowplow. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. These officers showed tremendous patience, bravery and commitment. At great risk to themselves and the public, they didn't stop doing their jobs until they made their arrest. They didn't fire their guns which is another credit to their professionalism and their training. Instead, they made an arrest. Toronto Police take down in King West last night. Police with their guns drawn try to arrest the suspects before fleeing and crashing into several vehicles. The person who posted the footage says the suspects were armed. — Toronto Crime Watch (@CrimewatchTO) July 27, 2025 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. Yet, the guy charged after this wild mayhem didn't even have to spend a night in jail. Or even go to a police station to be booked. It was treated as if he was getting a speeding ticket. 'He was released on an appearance notice at the scene, and will be required to attend court in September,' say Toronto Police. That person was Mrunmay Ukey, 27, of Toronto, who 'was arrested and charged with fail to stop for police' and 'dangerous operation' of a motor vehicle and is 'scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of justice, 10 Armoury St., on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.' None of the allegations against him have been tested in court. Dangerous is the right word to describe this scene. 'On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 1:19 a.m., officers responded to a person with a gun radio call in the King St W. and Portland St. area,' said a Toronto Police news release. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. #BREAKING: New video footage shows the chaotic scene in Toronto on ONTARIO - A 27-year-old man is in custody after allegedly pointing a handgun at someone before attempting to flee police in an early morning confrontation in downtown Toronto. Toronto police… — Canadian Crime Watch (@CrimeWatchCAN) July 28, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Police alleged 'the accused was driving a silver Volkswagen and pointed a firearm at the victim near the intersection' and 'officers located the vehicle and ordered the accused to turn off the vehicle and exit multiple times, but he did not comply.' A viral video shows what happened allegedly with the accused at the wheel. 'The accused reversed the vehicle and struck a scooter and another motor vehicle on the road,' police alleged, and then 'turned into an alleyway and struck another parked vehicle' before — thanks to the alley being a dead end — being arrested along with other passengers in the car. Why would a driver decide to try to get away like that? Recommended video Police say they did not locate a firearm. But this investigation continues. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This accused allegedly almost ran over many people and hit a motor scooter and two other cars. To walk away from the scene without even being held for a minute in a jail cell is a headscratcher – especially when you consider the Ontario justice system jailed Lich for 49 days before granting bail with strict conditions. 'We are extremely fortunate we do not have an injured or killed police officer or member of the public,' said Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell. 'Our members were responding to a call for a person with a gun when the driver of the car drove in an absolutely ridiculous manner with total disregard for everyone's safety.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This could have had the carnage — like the Yonge St. van attack. 'Bottom-line if a police officer gives you direction, in a dynamic situation like that, comply with the direction. Period,' said Campbell. But if you don't comply and try to get away with no apparent care who gets in the way as police allege, there should be time sitting in a jail cell and a bail hearing. If someone had been killed, that's what would have happened. It should be any different just because somebody wasn't. Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell. Photo by Supplied / TPA I would take away his driver's licence, car, check if he has priors, ensure he has legal status to be in Canada and deport him if he doesn't. I would take this more seriously than it has been taken by those who tie police's hands. There's no SIU probe for this guy like there sure would be if one of those cops squeezed the trigger. This suspect is being treated as if we don't want to inconvenience his night of partying. What should happen is zero tolerance, with the same intensity this country went after a harmless Christian pastor for singing the gospel. But Canada seems to like those who are accused of endangering the public's safety better than the citizens they allegedly could have harmed or almost killed. Read More MLB Toronto & GTA Golf Columnists Celebrity
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Woman rushed to hospital after daylight stabbing in downtown Toronto
A Toronto Police emblem is shown in Toronto on August 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston A woman in her 30s has been rushed to hospital after a daylight stabbing in downtown Toronto. It happened near Dundas Street and University Avenue sometime on Monday afternoon. Police say that the victim is believed to have non-life threatening injuries. Police have described the suspect as a white female with short blond hair wearing a black bra and black shorts. No arrests have been made and police continue to investigate.
CTV News
2 days ago
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Toronto police looking for suspect in Fort York hit-and-run, victim left with serious injuries
Police tape is shown in Toronto in this file image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy Toronto police are looking for a suspect who allegedly fled the scene of a hit and run in Fort York on Sunday, which left an elderly woman with life-threatening injuries. The alleged incident took place at around 10 a.m. in the Brunel Court and Fort York Boulevard area, police said. An 82-year-old woman was walking across a driveway in the area when she was hit by a white van. The vehicle did not remain on the scene and was last seen driving towards Fort York Boulevard. The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Anyone in the neighbourhood with information, including those with security or dash cam footage, are asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
CTV News
2 days ago
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Hamilton man wanted in connection with alleged machete attack in East York
Toronto police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a machete attack in East York Sunday night. The alleged incident took place at around 9:45 p.m. The suspect is said to have been waiting at the victim's home in the area of Pape and Gamble avenues. Police said the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with a machete after they got into an altercation and then fled in a silver BMW Sedan. Toronto police are asking for the public's help in finding Cristian Sandor, 28, of Hamilton. He is wanted for possession of a weapon, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. Sandor is described as five-foot-nine, with a large build and short black hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
