Toronto Police Releases Podcast Season 3, Episode 3 with Obie & Ax Inc., 24 Shades of Blue Features Emergency Task Force Members Joey Cabral and Sgt. Joseph Shangi

 

Toronto Police Releases Podcast Season 3, Episode 3 with Obie & Ax Inc.,
24 Shades of Blue Features Emergency Task Force Members Joey Cabral and Sgt. Joseph Shangi

Broadcast time: 01:00 PM
Date: Thursday, Aug 31, 2023
Unit: Emergency Task Force
Phone: 4168083800
Case #: N/A

The Toronto Police Service has launched Season 3, Episode 3 of the 24 Shades of Blue podcast with Obie & Ax.

This episode features Emergency Task Force (ETF) members Joey Cabral and Joseph Shangi. In conversation with host Anime, Joey, who is visually impaired discusses his long career with the Service and his contribution to the ETF Unit.

Click here for the episode. 

All episodes of 24 Shades of Blue can be found on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and many other places podcasts can be found. Click here for the podcast provider of your choice.

Obie & Ax podcasts are available to 70 million followers across North America and tackle top news stories, mental health & addiction, entrepreneurship and celebrity interviews. A portion of their equity is owned by the Sick Kids Foundation and they have a distinguished Advisory Board, including Michelle Romanow from Dragon’s Den.

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Ashling Murphy

National Drug Drop-Off Month and International Drug Overdose Awareness Day

 

National Drug Drop-Off Month and
International Drug Overdose Awareness Day,
Thursday, August 31, 2023, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Rexall Pharmacy, 901 Eglinton Avenue West

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, the Toronto Police Service, Rexall Pharmacy and Drug Free Kids Canada are co-hosting a Medication Take Back Awareness Day at three locations in Toronto:

• 901 Eglinton Avenue West (media location)
• 474 Spadina Avenue
• 539 Parliament Street

Rexall Pharmacy offers a complimentary year-round Medication Take Back service providing a safeguard against medication misuse and supporting safer communities. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off all old and/or expired prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and natural health products at any Rexall Pharmacy for safe disposal. All returns are accepted, even if the medication was not initially purchased at Rexall.

Pharmacists and representatives from Rexall, along with the Toronto Police Service, will be available to speak with the media about the Medication Tack Back initiative and the importance of returning unused medication to avoid accidents and misuse, including the risk of drug overdose at 901 Eglinton Avenue West.

Free Naloxone kits will be provided at each location.

This is also an important reminder of the ongoing opioid crisis in Toronto and around the country, and the many lives that have been lost. The rate of non-fatal and fatal opioid poisonings are increasing. Prevention, and being prepared for a potential overdose with lifesaving tools like Naloxone, is key and can save lives.

Know the signs of an overdose

The following signs may indicate that a person is experiencing an overdose:

• Can’t wake the person up 
• Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped
• Deep snoring or gurgling sounds
• Fingernails or lips are blue or purple
• Body is very limp

For more information about how to prevent and respond to an overdose, visit the City of Toronto’s website.

Learn more about Rexall’s Medication Take Back program.

For further information regarding the event, contact:

• Sergeant Wendy Drummond at 416-808-0110
• Rexall Media at: media@rexall.ca

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Shannon Cartier for Sergeant Wendy Drummond 

Homicide #43/2023, Shuter Street and Sherbourne Street area, Fadumo Hassan, 29

 

Homicide #43/2023,
Shuter Street and Sherbourne Street area,
Fadumo Hassan, 29

Broadcast time: 08:44 PM
Date: Monday, Aug 28, 2023
Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Phone: 4168087400
Case #: 2023-1910215

 The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a homicide investigation.

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., police responded to an unknown trouble in the Shuter Street and Sherbourne Street area.

It is alleged that:

• following an altercation a female victim was seriously injured
• life saving measures were commenced on scene, and the victim was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries
• on Friday, August 25, 2023, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at hospital.  

The victim has been identified as Fadumo Hassan, 29, of no fixed address.

Mireille Pardieu, 27, of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged with:

1. Second Degree Murder

She is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 9 a.m., in room 202.

Police believe there are numerous witnesses to this incident. Anyone who was in the area of Shuter Street and Sherbourne Street on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at approximately 12:15 p.m., and observed any type of altercation, is asked to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Mark Repa 

Suspect Sought in Robbery Investigation, Yonge Street and Adelaide Street East area, Images released

 

Suspect Sought in Robbery Investigation,
Yonge Street and Adelaide Street East area,
Images released

Broadcast time: 11:26 AM
Date: Friday, Aug 25, 2023
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 4168085100
Case #: 2023-1887758

 The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance identifying a man wanted in a Robbery investigation. 

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., officers attended a call for a person with a gun in the Yonge Street and Adelaide Street East area.

It is reported that:

• the suspect approached the victim and his friend who were sitting on a bench
• the suspect indicated that he had a firearm in his bag and grabbed a gold chain from around the victim's neck, ripping it off
• the suspect then fled the area on foot

Images have been released:  https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/57195/

The suspect is described as 25 to 30 years of age, with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a light blue and grey hoodie, orange knee length jeans, and a black satchel worn cross body with a strap over the right shoulder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Constable Alex Brooker 

Homicide #40/2023, Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East area, Douglas James MacDonald, 54, Update, Arrest Made

 

Homicide #40/2023,
Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East area,
Douglas James MacDonald, 54, 
Update, 
Arrest Made

Broadcast time: 11:18 PM
Date: Saturday, Aug 19, 2023
Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Phone: 4168087400
Case #: 2023-1906479 

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a homicide investigation.

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 10:49 p.m., Toronto Police received numerous calls regarding a fail to remain/personal injury collision in the Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East area.

It is reported that:

• the male victim was in an altercation with another man
• the victim was chased onto Sherbourne Street by the suspect, where he fell to the ground
• the suspect continued to attack the victim while he lay on the street
• the victim was then struck by a passing vehicle
• the victim was located in the middle of Sherbourne Street by first responders
• the victim was assessed by paramedics and declared deceased at the scene

The victim has been identified as Douglas James MacDonald, 54, of Toronto.

See previous release

Through investigation, the suspect was identified and arrested without incident on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Wenzile Ndlangamandla, 19, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. Second Degree Murder

He will attend Toronto Regional Bail Court on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 10 a.m., in room 106.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Laura Brabant for Detective Sergeant Brandon Price

August is National Drug Drop-Off Month

August is National Drug Drop-Off Month

Clean out your medication cabinet!

It is important to check your medicine cabinet and home regularly for medications that are expired or no longer needed, and safely dispose of them. Medications can be accidentally used or intentionally misused, which can put the ones you love and others in your home, including pets and children, at risk. To avoid accidents and misuse, remember to keep all medications out of reach in a non-accessible place.

Additionally, medications which have passed their expiration date, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and minerals, may start to degrade and become less effective. Some expired medications can also become dangerous as they degrade so it is best to dispose of them right away.

Return medications to your pharmacist

One of the easiest, convenient, and safest ways to dispose of your unwanted medication is to bring them to your local pharmacy, for safe disposal of all your old, unused and/or expired medications at no cost to you! Flushing drugs down the toilet or throwing them in the garbage is bad for the environment and unsafe. 

What and How to return items:

·         All prescription medications such as ointments, tablets and capsules, over-the-counter products such as cough syrup, pain medications,

·         Natural health products such as vitamins and supplements, inhalers and devices such as epinephrine auto injectors, and needles or sharps in appropriate disposal containers. For your safety and the safety pharmacy staff, needles and sharps will only be accepted in appropriate sharps containers, which you can obtain from your pharmacy. Be sure to remove all tablets, pills & capsules from their packaging prior to bringing to the pharmacy for disposal.

Drug Over-Dose Awareness Day

On August 31^st, members of the Toronto Police Service, Rexall Pharmacy and Drug-Free Kids Canada will be at three Rexall Pharmacy locations between 10am-2pm to start the conversation about safe disposal of medications and drug over-dose awareness. Free Naloxone kits will also be handed out.

901 Eglinton Avenue West

474 Spadina Avenue

539 Parliament Street

Homicide #40/2023, Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East area, Douglas James MacDonald, 54

 

Homicide #40/2023,
Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East area,
Douglas James MacDonald, 54

Broadcast time: 03:30 PM
Date: Thursday, Aug 17, 2023
Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Phone: 4168087400
Case #: 2023-1906479

 The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a homicide investigation.

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 10:49 p.m., Toronto Police received numerous calls regarding a fail to remain/personal injury collision in the Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East area.

It is reported that:

• the male victim was in an altercation with another man
• the victim was chased onto Sherbourne Street by the suspect, where he fell to the ground
• the suspect continued to attack the victim while he lay on the street
• the victim was then struck by a passing vehicle
• the victim was located in the middle of Sherbourne Street by first responders
• the victim was assessed by paramedics and declared deceased at the scene

The victim has been identified as Douglas James MacDonald, 54, of Toronto.

The vehicle was a white, four door sedan. The driver of this vehicle is considered a witness to the investigation and police are encouraging them to come forward and contact police.

The man is described as male, Black, average build, with mid length black hair in dreadlocks or twists. He was last seen wearing a black short sleeved shirt, green hoodie with a camouflage pattern on the hood, black jeans with small tears on the front of both legs, and black shoes.

The suspect fled on a bicycle northbound on Sherbourne Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Sergeant Brandon Price

Toronto Police Releases Podcast Season 3, Episode 2 with Obie & Ax Inc., 24 Shades of Blue Features BOLO Director Max Langlois and Toronto Police Inspector Ken Taylor

Toronto Police Releases Podcast Season 3, Episode 2 with Obie & Ax Inc., 24 Shades of Blue Features BOLO Director Max Langlois and Toronto Police Inspector Ken Taylor

Broadcast time: 01:00 PM
Date: Thursday, Aug 17, 2023
Unit: Corporate Communications
Phone: 4168087100
Case #: N/A

The Toronto Police Service has launched Season 3, Episode 2 of the 24 Shades of Blue podcast with Obie & Ax.

This episode features BOLO Director Max Langlois and Toronto Police Inspector Ken Taylor.

In conversation with host Anime, they discuss the BOLO program and how it amplifies priority most wanted notices issued by police services and encourages Canadians to 'be on the lookout' for Canada’s most wanted criminals.

For more information on the BOLO Program visit: https://www.boloprogram.org/

All episodes of 24 Shades of Blue can be found on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and many other places podcasts can be found. Click here for the podcast provider of your choice.

Obie & Ax podcasts are available to 70 million followers across North America and tackle top news stories, mental health & addiction, entrepreneurship and celebrity interviews. A portion of their equity is owned by the Sick Kids Foundation and they have a distinguished Advisory Board, including Michelle Romanow from Dragon’s Den.

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Ashling Murphy for Corporate Communications 

TPS Partners with Rexall and Drug Free Kids Canada for National Drug Drop-Off Month and International Drug Overdose Awareness Day

 

TPS Partners with Rexall and Drug Free Kids Canada for National Drug Drop-Off Month and International Drug Overdose Awareness Day

Broadcast time: 08:00 AM
Date: Wednesday, Aug 09, 2023
Unit: Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit
Phone: 4168080100
Case #: N/A

The Toronto Police Service, in partnership with Rexall Pharmacy Group and Drug Free Kids (DFK) Canada are recognizing National Drug Drop-Off Month throughout August and International Overdose Awareness Day, taking place on August 31.

This collaboration aims to raise awareness about the importance of safely disposing medication that is old, expired or no longer needed to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands or being misused within the community.

To further raise awareness of safe drug disposal within the community, the partners will host a Medication Take Back Awareness Day at three Rexall Pharmacy locations in Toronto on August 31, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The participating locations are:

• 901 Eglington Avenue West
• 474 Spadina Avenue
• 539 Parliament Street

Complimentary Naloxone kits and education will be provided at each location. Additionally, community members responsibly disposing of their unused or expired medication throughout August will receive a Be Well™ coupon for use in-store at their local Rexall Pharmacy.

“The most recent data from the City of Toronto indicates that the majority of opioid toxicity deaths over the past year were accidental, both in Toronto (96 per cent) and in the rest of Ontario (95 per cent),” said Superintendent Greg Watts of TPS’ Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit. “I am so pleased to have Drug Free Kids Canada on board for this year’s joint-awareness campaign with Rexall Pharmacies. Building and connecting with corporations and organizations that are community-minded and committed to giving back to the community is a game-changer. We are headed in the right direction, and I am excited to see how far we can go in making a difference in the lives of many, especially our youth.”

Rexall Pharmacy offers a complimentary year-round Medication Take Back service, providing a safeguard against medication misuse. Patients and customers are encouraged to drop off old, expired prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and natural health products at any Rexall Pharmacy for safe disposal. All returns are accepted, even if the medication was not initially purchased at Rexall.

"Safe storage and disposal of prescription and non-prescription medications is of utmost importance to the communities we serve,” said Nicolas Caprio, President of Rexall. “In support of the National Drug Drop-off Month this August, we want to highlight our Medication Take Back program, ensuring our patients and customers have a safe option to dispose of unused medications and help to prevent accidents and misuse. We are pleased to again partner with the Toronto Police Service and also with Drug Free Kids Canada this year in our shared commitment to public safety and awareness during such an important month.”

Drug Free Kids Canada is a national non-profit organization that creates and disseminates evidence-based drug prevention education to families to prevent and reduce the harms of problematic use by youth.

“Parents and caregivers need to have open conversations with their children about the risks of taking medications that are not prescribed to them. To reduce the potential of accidental ingestion or recreational use of medications, it is more important than ever for parents to securely store all medications and take back old and unused medications to a pharmacy for safe disposal.” said Chantal Vallerand, Executive Director, DFK Canada.

For more information about Rexall’s Medication Take Back program, please visit here.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Shannon Cartier for Sergeant Wendy Drummond 

Public Safety Alert, Telephone Scam Impersonating Toronto Police Officers

 

Public Safety Alert, 
Telephone Scam Impersonating Toronto Police Officers

Broadcast time: 04:46 PM
Date: Wednesday, Aug 09, 2023
Unit: 42 Division
Phone: 4168084200
Case #: n/a

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a telephone scam involving the impersonation of Toronto police officers. The scam is largely occurring in Alberta and Saskatchewan. 

There have been several instances over the last few weeks where members of the public have received telephone calls from individuals who identify themselves as police officers from the Toronto Police Service (TPS).

It is reported that:

• a suspect calls a resident by telephone stating that they are a police officer
• the suspect uses the name of a real officer whose name and number is posted on the TPS website
• if questioned, the suspect tells the person they can confirm the information by visiting the TPS website
• the suspect informs the person that copies of their identification have been located during an investigation, and asks them to confirm that they are not involved
• the suspect requests a video call to see the person and confirm their identity
• the suspect requests the person provide their identification by showing government-issued ID
• it is believed the suspect is obtaining the victim's ID for fraudulent purposes

The Toronto Police Service is reminding the public that police officers will not demand your identification over a video call. A local police service would visit in person to confirm your identity and involvement in an investigation.

Police will never request cash, crypto-currency, valuables or any form of payment during an investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Laura Brabant for Detective Chris Lupson

Man Arrested in Two Sexual Assault Investigations, Shukta Omotola Alaka, 23

Man Arrested in Two Sexual Assault Investigations, Shukta Omotola Alaka, 23

Broadcast time: 11:45 AM
Date: Tuesday, Aug 08, 2023
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 4168085100
Case #: 2023-1713281

 The Toronto Police Service is advising the public of an arrest made in two sexual assault investigations.

On Monday, June 26, 2023, at approximately 1 a.m., police responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Ontario Street and Dundas Street East area.

It is alleged that:

• a victim was walking in the area
• the victim was approached by the man, who attempted to engage her in conversation
• the victim then left and continued walking home when she was attacked by the man
• the victim was knocked to the ground, dragged into an alleyway and sexually assaulted
• the assault was interrupted by a concerned citizen
• the man then fled the area

On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Parliament Street and Dundas Street East area.

It is alleged that:

• the victim was approached by a man not known to her 
• the man followed the victim into an alleyway and sexually assaulted her

On Friday, August 4, 2023, Shukta Omotola Alaka, 23, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1.  two counts of Sexual Assault With Choking
2. Overcome Resistance To Offence/Attempt Choking

He was scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in room 106, at 10 a.m.

Investigators believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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 or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Corey Crawford

Civic Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement

 

Civic Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement

Broadcast time: 10:21 PM
Date: Sunday, Aug 06, 2023
Unit: Parking Enforcement
Phone: 4168086600
Case #: n/a

The Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit will not be enforcing the following on-street parking bylaws during the civic holiday on Monday, August 7, 2023:

• Rush-Hour Routes
• Posted signs indicating Monday to Fridayregulations

All other areas and parking offences will continue to be enforced.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Laura Brabant for Brian Moniz 

Toronto Police Releases 24 Shades of Blue Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 with Obie & Ax Inc., 24 Shades of Blue Features Constable Julianna Krusky and Recruit Andrew McLean

 

Toronto Police Releases 24 Shades of Blue Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 with Obie & Ax Inc.,
24 Shades of Blue Features Constable Julianna Krusky and Recruit Andrew McLean

Broadcast time: 01:30 PM
Date: Thursday, Aug 03, 2023
Unit: Corporate Communications
Phone: 4168087100
Case #: N/A

The Toronto Police Service has launched Season 3, Episode 1, of the 24 Shades of Blue podcast with Obie & Ax.

This first episode of Season 3 features Toronto Police Cadet Andrew McLean and Toronto Police Constable Julianna Krusky.

In conversation with host Anime, they discuss their respective journeys pursuing a career in policing, along with their training and what’s involved in becoming a sworn member of the Service.

Click here for the episode. 

All episodes of 24 Shades of Blue can be found on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and many other places podcasts can be found. Click here for the podcast provider of your choice.

For more information on careers with the Toronto Police Service, please visit: https://www.tps.ca/careers/.

Obie & Ax podcasts are available to 70 million followers across North America and tackle top news stories, mental health & addiction, entrepreneurship and celebrity interviews. A portion of their equity is owned by the Sick Kids Foundation and they have a distinguished Advisory Board, including Michelle Romanow from Dragon’s Den.

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Ashling Murphy for Corporate Communications 

Homicide #36/2023, Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area, Mohamed Ahmed, 36, Update, Second Man Wanted, Yasir Mohamed, 27

 

Homicide #36/2023,
Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area,
Mohamed Ahmed, 36,
Update,
Second Man Wanted,
Yasir Mohamed, 27

Broadcast time: 01:53 PM
Date: Wednesday, Aug 02, 2023
Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Phone: 4168087400
Case #: 2023-1729348

 The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on a homicide investigation.

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at approximately 12:14 p.m., police responded to a call for a shooting in the Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area.

It is reported that:

• a man was located inside a vehicle with a gun shot wound
• the man was pronounced deceased on scene

The victim has been identified as Mohamed Ahmed, 36, of Toronto.

See previous release.

Yasir Mohamed, 27, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1. First Degree Murder

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Check out our podcast, 24 Shades of Blue with Obie & Ax.

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Constable Ashley Visser for Detective Julia Hung