Homicide #34/2020, Ontario Street and Wellesley Street East area, Update, Connor Madison, 22, wanted for Second Degree Murder, Arrested

Homicide #34/2020, Ontario Street and Wellesley Street East area, Update, Connor Madison, 22, wanted for Second Degree Murder, Arrested

Monday, June 29, 2020
51 Division:  416-808-7400

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in a homicide investigation.

The Toronto Police Service received a radio call to attend the area of Ontario Street and Wellesley Street East on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 11:34 p.m.

See previous release.

Toronto Police Homicide investigators, with the assistance of York Regional Police Service, located and arrested Connor Madison, 22, of Toronto.

He is charged with:

1. Second Degree Murder

He will appear, via video, in court at College Park on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at 10 a.m., in room 507.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the York Regional Police Service for their assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

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Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Ted Lioumanis, Homicide

Homicide #34/2020, Ontario Street and Wellesley Street East area, Update, Connor Madison, 22, wanted for Second Degree Murder

Homicide #34/2020, Ontario Street and Wellesley Street East area, Update, Connor Madison, 22, wanted for Second Degree Murder

Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 8:00 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7400

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a man wanted in a homicide investigation.

The Toronto Police Service received a radio call to attend the area of Ontario Street and Wellesley Street East on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 11:34 p.m.

See previous release.

Connor Madison, 22, of Toronto, is now wanted for:

1) Second Degree Murder

He is described as 5'8", 122 lbs., with short brown hair, and blue eyes.

Images of him are now released.

He is considered armed, violent, and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Ted Lioumanis, Homicide

Man wanted in homicide investigation, Connor Madison, 22

Man wanted in homicide investigation, Connor Madison, 22

Man wanted in homicide investigation, Connor Madison, 22

Man sought in stabbing investigation, Sherbourne Streeet and Shuter Street area

Man sought in stabbing investigation, Sherbourne Streeet and Shuter Street area

Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 10:30 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance identifying a man as part of a stabbing investigation.

On Thursday, June 25, 2020, at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to a call for a stabbing in the Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area.

It is reported that:

- a 38-year-old man was in the Moss Park area

- he was approached by another man

- they became involved in an altercation

- the 38-year-old man was attacked with a box cutter and machete

- he was transported to hospital with serious injuries

- the suspect fled the area

The suspect is described as black, mid 20s, 5'10", medium build, and unshaven. He was wearing a red scarf tied around his left arm and had no shirt on.

He is believed to be violent, armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone who has dashcam video, or any business owners in the area who may have security camera video, is asked to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective John Gallagher, 51 Division

Homicide #16/2020, O'Keefe Lane and Gould Street area, Update, Lashshantee Keslow, 21, charged with Second Degree Murder

Homicide #16/2020, O'Keefe Lane and Gould Street area, Update, Lashshantee Keslow, 21, charged with Second Degree Murder

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 10:20 PM
Homicide:  416-808-7400

The Toronto Police Service would like to update the public on the investigation into Homicide #16/2020.

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 7:41 p.m., officers responded to a call for the sound of gunshots at O'Keefe Lane and Gould Street.

See previous news release.

It is alleged that:

- police and paramedics located a man with an apparent gunshot wound

- he was pronounced deceased at the scene

Lashshantee Keslow, 21, of Toronto, was arrested on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He has been charged with:

1) Second Degree Murder

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Alex Li, Corporate Communications, for Detective Tiffany Castell, Homicide

Search warrant executed in drug trafficking investigation, Yonge Street and Isabella Street area, Three people arrested and charged

Search warrant executed in drug trafficking investigation, Yonge Street and Isabella Street area, Three people arrested and charged

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 5:10 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

As part of an investigation into drug trafficking, the Toronto Police Service 51 Division Major Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on Friday, June 19, 2020. The warrant was for a tent in George Hislop Park, in the Yonge Street and Isabella Street area.

It is alleged that:

- drugs were sold from a tent

It is further alleged that drugs and cash were seized from the tent. This includes:

- 76.22 grams of crystal methamphetamine
- 16.23 grams of fentanyl
- $951.25 cash proceeds of crime

On Friday, June 19, 2020, Christopher Baksh, 39, and Maywell May, 32, both of Toronto, were arrested and charged with:

1. Two counts of Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
2. Possess Proceeds of Crime

On Friday, June 19, 2020, Susana Matias, 44, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I
2. Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000

They were all scheduled to appear at court at Old City Hall on Saturday, June 20, 2020, 10 a.m., room 114.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Dustin McGrath, 51 Division

Sexual Assault Alert, Yonge Street and Isabella Street area, Man arrested and charged

Sexual Assault Alert, Yonge Street and Isabella Street area, Man arrested and charged

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 5:00 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to an ongoing sexual assault investigation in the George Hislop Park, Yonge Street and Isabella Street area.

It is alleged that:

- on Monday, June 22, 2020, at approximately 5 a.m., a 28-year-old woman was in the park

- she was sexually assaulted by a man

On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, Hatim Zedan, 34, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Sexual Assault
2. Fail to Comply Probation

He is scheduled to appear at court at College Park, on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Anthony Hampton, 51 Division

Two men arrested in "advance fee scheme" fraud investigation, Police believe there may be more victims, Update following further investigation

Two men arrested in "advance fee scheme" fraud investigation, Police believe there may be more victims, Update following further investigation

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 3:30 PM
Financial Crimes:  416-808-7300

The Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit would like to advise the public of arrests made in an "advance fee scheme" fraud investigation.

Investigators are appealing to potential victims to come forward and speak to police.

An advance fee scheme occurs when victims are convinced into making advance or up-front payments for goods, services and/or financial gains that never materialize.

It is alleged:

- men purported to be from a law firm settling a class action lawsuit against alleged fraudulent precious gem brokers

- the men contacted victims who were believed to have been defrauded after investing in diamonds and gemstones

- the men promised large cash settlements from a lawsuit provided the victims first paid "attorney fees" in advance of receiving any payouts

- the information given to victims about the class action lawsuit settlement was false

- to date, the combined loss suffered by the victims is approximately $600,000

- the men used the following aliases while pretending to represent Ardern & Bennett LLP and Premier Credit Union:

Paul Bennett
David Ardern
James Greenstein
James Adelman

It is further alleged:

- police executed search warrants, and the evidence seized during these warrants has lead investigators to believe there may be additional victims

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Erik Ariel Fishman, 40, of Vaughan, was arrested. He was charged with:

1. two counts of Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in room 111.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Joseph Simon Rassi, 32, of Aurora, was arrested. He was charged with:

1. two counts of Fraud Over $5000
2. two counts of Conspiracy to Commit and Indictable Offence Over $5000

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in room 111.

Shortly after the arrests, the Toronto Police Service received a number of complaints regarding another law firm, Caldwell & Stephens LLP, based in the City of Toronto.

It is reported:

- individuals purported to be from the law firm settling a class action lawsuit against fraudulent diamond and precious gem brokers

- an investigation commenced and it was revealed the law firm did not exist

- individuals listed as legal representatives of the firm on the company website are aliases being used by perpetrators of this scheme

- the class action lawsuit settlement mentioned by representatives did not exist

The Toronto Police Service would like to warn the public not to send any personal information, money, or valuables to representatives purporting to be from Caldwell & Stephens LLP.

If you have been a victim of fraud or have any information about this investigation, please contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 416-808-7300.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance in this case including the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and the Ministry of Finance.

For further information on "advance fee" or other types of fraud please click here

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Kevin Williams, Organized Crime Enforcement - Financial Crimes Mass Marketing Section

Public Safety Alert, Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street, Stolen Medication

Public Safety Alert, Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street, Stolen Medication

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 1:10 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of stolen medication.

On Saturday, June 13, 2020, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., a fourteen-day prescription of Abilify medication was stolen in the Gerrard Street East and Jarvis Street area.

The pills could be harmful/fatal if ingested, especially to children.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Michelle Flannery, Corporate Communications, for Detective Gary Williams, 51 Division

Public Safety Alert, Service Canada and TPS Bitcoin Fraud

Public Safety Alert, Service Canada and TPS Bitcoin Fraud

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 11:00 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is advising the public of an ongoing fraud scam that is related to Service Canada and the Toronto Police Service.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, June 15, 2020, a 38-year-old man was called by someone claiming to be a Service Canada Representative

- the call display on his phone showed 1-800-622-6232 which is the actual number for Service Canada

- the victim was then informed by the caller that he would be contacted shortly by someone from 51 Division at the Toronto Police Service

- the call display then showed a call from 416-808-5100 which is the correct number for 51 Division

- he was informed that his Social Insurance Number was compromised and was instructed to deposit money into a Bitcoin machine to protect his assets.

- he was told if he didn’t follow the guidelines, he would be arrested

The Toronto Police is reminding the public to be vigilant, especially in these times of
uncertainty. Government agencies will not ask the public to deposit money using bitcoin machines.

Anyone with information in relation to this fraud is asked to contact Detective Constable Elliott Lee at 416-808-5179, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Elliott Lee, 51 Division – Fraud Unit

Media Advisory, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 4:30 p.m., Meal Donations at 51 Division

Media Advisory, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 4:30 p.m., Meal Donations at 51 Division

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 5:30 AM
51 Division, 416-808-5100

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., members of the community, neighbourhood officers, and MCIT officers are getting together to donate 400 hot meals to those who are less fortunate.

The Toronto Police would like to take this opportunity to address the reality of mental health during this difficult time. While physical distancing helps slow the spread of COVID-19, the effects of isolation can negatively impact our mental health. Now more than ever, it is essential for all of us to emotionally support each other.

The media is invited to attend 51 Division, at 4:30 p.m., to speak to the Mental Crisis Intervention Team, Neighbourhood Officers and the members of the community donating meals.

For further information, please contact Constable Isabelle Cotton at Isabelle.Cotton@torontopolice.on.ca or 647-539-1242.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Alex Li, Corporate Communications, for Police Constable Isabelle Cotton, Community Partnership Engagement Unit