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Toronto Sun
8 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Cops seeking suspect linked to downtown sexual assault
Toronto Police are asking for the public's help in identifying this man after a female victim was sexually assaulted in the Fashion District. Photo by Toronto Police Police are asking for the public's help in identifying an alleged attacker who's accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the Fashion District. Toronto Police said they responded to a sexual assault call after an incident June 10 at about 2 a.m. in the King-Portland Sts. area, where the victim was at a 'licensed establishment' with friends. 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 Police alleged the suspect, who was recorded on surveillance footage, followed the victim into a washroom and sexually assaulted her. Police urged anyone with information to call 416-808-7474. MAN ACCUSED OF HATE-MOTIVATED MISCHIEF A 53-year-old Toronto man is charged with mischief after an alleged hate-motivated incident last week at a North York cafe. Toronto Police said they responded to a dispute Friday at about 8:30 p.m. in the Yonge St.-Sheppard Ave. W. area, where a suspect entered a cafe and began interrupting patrons on the patio. The suspect allegedly asked about the owner's ethnicity before making derogatory comments toward the staff. He argued with staff after refusing a request to leave the restaurant, said police.. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Jason Stevens surrendered to police Saturday and was charged with mischief (inteferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.) 'This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence,' Const. Laurie McCann said. RECOMMENDED VIDEO PORT PERRY MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD SEX OFFENCES A 47-year-old Port Perry man is facing a slew of child sex offences linked to social media platforms. Toronto Police said that between April 2 and July 15, the suspect operated on several different social media platforms under the names of 'Johnny Cage' or 'Johnny Styles' and allegedly tried to lure children under the age of 16. Joel Banbury was arrested July 15 and charged with invitation to sexual touching, attempted sexual assault, and other offences. Read More Canada Columnists Olympics Celebrity Entertainment
CTV News
14 hours ago
- CTV News
Police release video of suspect in downtown Toronto sexual assault
A suspect in the sexual assault of a woman in a downtown Toronto bar is shown in this surveillance camera image. (Toronto Police Service) Police have released surveillance camera footage of a suspect who allegedly followed a female into a washroom at a downtown bar last month before sexually assaulting her. The incident took place at an establishment near King and Portland streets at around 2 a.m. on June 10. Investigators say that the victim was at the bar with friends when the suspect first followed her into the washroom. In the footage released by police on Tuesday, an individual is seen following behind the victim as they walked down a narrow hallway and through a doorway. The suspect then appears to say something before disappearing from the frame. Police are urging anyone who may be able to help identify the individual to contact investigators.
Toronto Sun
18 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Crime severity index dropped 4% last year, Statistics Canada says
Published Jul 22, 2025 • 1 minute read A bird's-eye view of a Toronto Police officer taking pictures at a crime scene in the city's Lawrence Heights neighbourhood on June 4, 2025, the day after one person was killed and five wounded in a mass shooting. Photo by Jack Boland, / Toronto Sun OTTAWA — The national statistics agency says the volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year, after three annual increases in a row. 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 Statistics Canada says non-violent crime had a significant effect on the decline in the overall crime severity index in 2024. The non-violent crime severity index — including such crimes as property and drug offences — dropped six per cent last year, following a nine per cent increase from 2021 to 2023. The agency says the violent crime severity index decreased one per cent in 2024 and had a comparatively smaller effect on the overall picture. That particular index had risen for three previous consecutive years and had increased 15 per cent over that period. The crime severity index was developed to address the limitations of a police-reported crime rate that is driven by high-volume — but less serious — offences. Sunshine Girls Television Canada Columnists Sunshine Girls
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a day ago
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Letters to the Editor, July 22, 2025
FOND FAREWELL 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 Re 'Legendary columnist was larger than life' (Lorrie Goldstein, July 19): I was very sad to hear about Mark Bonokoski's passing. I once reached out to him when, as a single mom, my daughter's dog was going to be put down because I could not afford the vet bill. He wrote a column and after it appeared in the paper, I received a call that the bill had been paid. I often wondered if he paid it. Mark was a great writer and a good person. Sharon Stoker Nanaimo, B.C. (He was the best of the best and will be missed) MARK MADE A MARK Many years ago, the mandatory wearing of a clip on neck tie was dropped for uniformed Toronto Police officers. One of our members felt it looked more professional to wear a tie and he continued to do so. This went on for several weeks until he was charged and suspended for his refusal to remove the tie. I called the Toronto Sun and spoke to Bono regarding the situation. Mark Bonokoski wrote a scathing column that detailed the absurd scenario. Thanks to Mark, the charges and suspension were immediately dismissed and the option to continue wearing a tie granted. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tom Newell Niagara Falls (Mark had a significant impact on more people than he may have realized) FITTING TRIBUTE Andy Donato has drawn many excellent editorial cartoons. One of his best was the tribute to Mark Bonokoski (July 19). Well done, Andy. Rick Hird Whitby (The signature moustache) BONO'S FIGHT Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mark Bonokoski. I am sad to learn of Mark's passing. He was a great journalist and I am sure I have read every column! He put up a great fight against cancer. Paul Rimstead is going to welcome you with open arms. Andy Donato, you nailed it as always! Mary Clarke Marmora, Ont. (Mark was a fighter to the end) Canada Columnists Celebrity Canada Columnists
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Cops hunt suspect after hate-motivated incident on subway
Police are looking for this man as they investigate a hate-motivated incident on the subway system. (Toronto Police handout) Toronto Police say they're investigating a hate crime on the city's subway system after a thug uttered derogatory comments and spat on another rider. 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 suspect exited the train at Wellesley Station, walking eastbound on Wellesley St.,' said a release. Police said Monday that the crime was unprovoked and happened around 12:40 a.m. on June 16. Police released an image of their suspect, who was about 30 years old, 5-foot-10, and had a medium build. Abdullah Al Mamun, 23, of Toronto. Man allegedly contacted victim, contrary to court order Police say they're looking for a man after he allegedly failed to comply with a release order by contacting a victim on several occasions. Police said officers responded Monday, at around 12:30 a.m., after receiving a call about a man who allegedly breached his release order in the Danforth-Woodbine Aves. area. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The suspect contacted the victim on several occasions,' police alleged. 'The suspect is on conditions to not contact the victim.' Abdullah Al Mamun, 23, of Toronto, is wanted for 12 counts of failing to comply with a release order, according to police. A man wanted by Hamilton Police in an armed robbery investigation. Photo by Hamilton Police Hamilton man accused of armed robbery A 21-year-old Hamilton man who was already subject to release conditions is facing a robbery charge after a convenience store heist in the city's East Mountain area. Hamilton Police said the arrest followed an armed robbery early Wednesday morning at a store on Fennell Ave. E., near Upper Ottawa St., in which a lone bandit allegedly entered the business with a concealed firearm and demanded cash from an employee before fleeing. No physical injuries were reported to police. Lachlan Rabut is charged with robbery with a firearm and failure to comply with a release order. Recommended video Canada Columnists Celebrity Canada Celebrity
