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CBC
26-05-2025
- CBC
York police, OPP investigation leads to large seizure of drugs and guns
On Monday, York police announced the results of a two-month-long joint investigation with the Ontario Provincial Police into gun and drag trafficking in Georgina, Ontario. CBC's Britnei Bilhete has the details.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
York police: Bystander revives woman from near drowning at Long Sands Beach
YORK, Maine — A 20-year-old woman was revived by a bystander after nearly drowning at Long Sands Beach on Saturday, May 24, according to police. York police said they received a call at 3:43 p.m. reporting a possible drowning near Stone's Throw hotel and restaurant. When police and EMS crews arrived, the woman, whose name has not been released, had already been pulled from the water, and a bystander was performing CPR. "When York Ambulance arrived, she was breathing on her own," police stated in a press release. "Further treatment from responders was administered, and she was transported to York Hospital." York police, York Village Fire Department, York Beach Fire Department, and York Ambulance responded to the emergency. Police have not released further details about the incident. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Bystander revives woman from near drowning at Long Sands Beach in York
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
York beachgoer revives drowning woman at Long Sands Beach
May 25—A beachgoer saved a woman who was drowning on Long Sands Beach in York on Saturday afternoon. The York Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a possible drowning at Long Sands Beach in the area of the Stones Throw Hotel and Restaurant around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release. By the time first responders arrived, a bystander had already jumped into action, removed the drowning victim from the water and performed CPR on her, according to the news release. The 20-year-old woman was breathing on her own again when she was transported to York Hospital for further treatment. Her condition was not released. Neither person's name was released by authorities. Last summer, lifeguards at some of Maine's most popular beaches reported that an increasing number of swimmers were requiring rescue from the water, in large part because of an increase in potentially deadly rip currents. Experts told the Press Herald at the time that the severe winter storms that walloped Maine in late 2023 and early 2024 reshaped the underwater topography of the surf zone, creating largely invisible underwater troughs and sandbars that are fertile ground for the formation of rip currents. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
CBC
13-05-2025
- CBC
Street racing charges in Peel Region up 154% in 2 years, police say
Social Sharing Peel police have seen a 154 per cent spike in charges related to street racing from 2022 to 2024, according to a news release Tuesday. In the last two weeks alone, police have seized 32 vehicles and laid more than 400 charges, including 26 related to street racing, the release said. "Street racing puts innocent lives at risk. We're tired of hearing about tragedies of lives taken too soon because of a reckless act," Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said at a news conference on Tuesday. Police launched their annual enforcement campaign on Tuesday to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. The campaign, called Project Erase, is a joint initiative including police services in Toronto, Hamilton, York and Halton regions, as well as the Ontario Provincial Police. Illegal car rallies involve organized groups of drivers who engage in actions such as excessive noise, speeding and stunt driving, as well as blocking or impeding motor vehicle or pedestrian traffic, said York police Insp. Kelly Chester. "These stunts are often performed in front of large groups of onlookers who stand far too close to the dangerous activities taking place, just to try and capture the next viral video for social media," Chester said. "They are placing themselves in harm's way and are risking serious injury or worse." Brampton joined Vaughan in tightening bylaws last year Calls for service in York Region related to street racing went down 10 per cent from 2023 to 2024, Chester said. Vaughan became one of the first cities in Ontario to ban unauthorized car rallies in April 2024, according to a city news release at the time. Mississauga and Brampton have since enacted similar bylaws, Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said. He said he is confident the cities will "see the same dramatic decrease in calls for service." People in Brampton can be fined up to $10,000 for attending or participating in an illegal car rally, Coun. Rowena Santos said. These fines were increased in October. WATCH | Vaughan targeted illegal car rallies with new bylaws in April 2024: 'Your free ride is over': Vaughan cracking down on illegal car rallies 1 year ago Duration 2:59 She said there are a number of hotspots in Brampton for stunt driving, including Trinity Common Mall and community centre parking lots. Most recently, Santos said she received a complaint from a resident who caught a motorcyclist driving doughnuts inside a pickleball court. Meanwhile, Toronto police laid 1,134 charges related to stunt driving in 2024, Acting Supt. Matt Moyer said. In the province overall, there were around 100 fatal crashes where speed was the main casual factor, OPP Insp. Peter Shouldice said. Police appeal to youth, community members Moyer encouraged community members to report dangerous driving and illegal street racing to police at Tuesday's news conference. "We need the public to be side by side with us and partners in this," he said. Andrews also appealed to young drivers to speak up against stunt driving and to be "the voice of reason" among their peers. "Dangerous driving may feel thrilling in the moment, but the consequences can last a lifetime," he said.
