Arrests Made at Demonstration, Gerrard Street and Parliament Street

Arrests Made at Demonstration,
Gerrard Street and Parliament Street

Broadcast time: 01:13 PM
Date: Sunday, Mar 31, 2024
Unit: Intelligence Services
Case #: 2024-684408

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of arrests made at a demonstration.

Toronto Police continue to attend demonstrations, and to preserve people's right to protest while also enforcing the law. Police have cautioned demonstration organizers (and drivers specifically) about not having people riding in the bed of the truck or on the attached trailer while the truck is in motion - as stipulated in the Highway Traffic Act. Police have been clear that this stipulation will be in effect at all demonstrations. 

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, officers were conducting crowd management at a demonstration in the Gerrard Street and Parliament Street area.

It is alleged that:

• a man was operating a truck with occupants in the bed of the truck while it was in motion

The driver was charged with:

1. Stunt Driving under the Highway Traffic Act

The vehicle has been impounded for 14 days and his driver's licence suspended for 30 days.

While police were seizing the above mentioned truck, demonstrators became aggressive and assaultive towards officers.

It is alleged that:

• a woman threw horse manure at officers

Assia Rami, 24, has been charged with:

1. Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon

She will attend the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. in room 203.

It is further alleged that:

• a woman intentionally used a flagpole to "spear" at an officer

Celeste Xiaoying Furlotte-Bois, 27, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon

She will attend the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. in room 203.

It is further alleged that:

• while officers were lawfully effecting an arrest, several people interfered with the arrest 
• four males were arrested for Breach of the Peace 
• three were later released unconditionally
• one was wanted on a warrant for an unrelated matter and was turned over to the OPP

This investigation is ongoing. Just because someone is not issued a charge at the time does not mean they cannot be charged at a later date. Police will continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS(8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Constable Laura Brabant for Detective Kelly Lukas

Man Arrested in Fraud and Theft Investigation, Image released

Man Arrested in Fraud and Theft Investigation,
Image released

Broadcast time: 03:08 PM
Date: Thursday, Mar 28, 2024
Unit: 51 Division
Case #: 2024-465893

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

It is alleged that:

• between August 2023 and February 2024, the accused operated two jewelry stores 
• one store is located at 345 Bloor Street East - Amiza Diamond
• the second store is located at 543 Danforth Avenue - Inaza Diamond
• victims would attend and drop off their jewelry pieces for appraisals or repairs
• the accused also offered loan services
• when victims would return to pick up their jewelry the store was closed 
• the accused did not return their jewelry

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Amin Hasmani, 67, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. two counts of Fraud Under
2. two counts of Theft Under
3. two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 106.

The investigation remains ongoing and police believe there may be more victims. An image has been released.

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.

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Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Constable Adam Haberny

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/59200/

Homicide #14 and #15/2024, Dundas Street East and Parliament Street area, Man Arrested

Homicide #14 and #15/2024,
Dundas Street East and Parliament Street area,
Man Arrested

Broadcast time: 11:04 AM
Date: Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024
Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Case #: 2024-545701

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

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at approximately 1:28 p.m., police responded to a call for a Shooting in the Dundas Street East and Parliament Street area.

It is alleged that:

• officers located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds
• a male was pronounced deceased at the scene
• a second male and female victim were found in a residence with gunshot wounds and were transported to hospital
• the second male victim succumbed to their injuries in hospital
• the female victim has non-life-threatening injuries
• the suspect was arrested by officers in the area
• during the pursuit of the suspect, two officers were injured; one sustained an arm injury, and the other suffered serious leg injuries and was admitted to hospital for treatment
• there are no outstanding suspects
• the accused and victims are known to each other

Benedict Johnson Kongolo, 23, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. two counts of First Degree Murder

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 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.

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Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Sergeant Tiffany Castell

Coffee With A Cop - March 20, 2024

 

Early Spring Traffic Safety Campaign, Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, 2024

Early Spring Traffic Safety Campaign,
Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, 2024

Broadcast time: 04:29 PM
Date: Friday, Mar 08, 2024
Unit: Traffic Services
Case #: N/A

The Toronto Police Service is launching an early spring Traffic Safety Campaign for the week of Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, 2024. The March Break Traffic Safety Campaign will coincide with March break and the start of daylight savings time.

Children represent a large portion of our population and vulnerable road user group. They are vehicle occupants, pedestrians, cyclists, and users of small-wheeled devices such as scooters or skateboards. Although collisions can happen at any time of day or night, we must remain mindful of the fact there will likely be more school-age children on our roads and sidewalks during March break.

Sunday, March 10, 2024, is the start of daylight savings time which means our clocks go forward, resulting in sunrise and sunset being an hour later. A combination of potentially more vulnerable road users out during March break, and the start of daylight savings time, means that road users need to be more aware of their surroundings and ensure they are well rested.

From 2021 to 2023, a total of 155 people were killed on Toronto’s roads. Of those, 78 were pedestrians and 4 per cent of victims were under the age of 18 years. Many of these pedestrian deaths occurred on wide arterial roads, signalized streets that carry high volumes of traffic, found in every division.

During this campaign, traffic enforcement activities will focus on the “Big 4” driver collision-causing behaviours such as speeding, driving aggressively, driving while distracted, and driving while impaired.

Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan acknowledges that collisions are inevitable but that killed and seriously, injured (KSI) collisions are preventable and unacceptable.

Zero injuries and deaths on our roads are the number that we all should be working towards.

For more information and to follow the campaign on our social media, visit:

• Twitter: @TrafficServices http://www.twitter.com/trafficservices   
• Instagram: @TrafficServices http://www.instagram.com/trafficservicestoronto
• Facebook: @TrafficServices http://www.facebook.com/trafficservices
• YouTube: @TrafficServicesTorontoPolice http://www.youtube.com/TrafficServicesTorontoPolice
• TikTok: @TrafficServices http://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJ3fAfVt/ 

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca

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Constable Sinderela Chung for Superintendent Jacqueline Baus

Sexual Assault Alert, Gould Street and Victoria Street area, Man Arrested, Image Released

Sexual Assault Alert,
Gould Street and Victoria Street area,
Man Arrested,
Image Released

Broadcast time: 06:23 PM
Date: Monday, Mar 04, 2024
Unit: 51 Division
Case #: 2024-475703

 The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Sunday, March 3, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m., police responded to a call for Sexual Assault in the Gould Street and Victoria Street area.

It is alleged that:

• a woman was walking when she was approached by the accused
• the woman entered a University campus, and the accused followed her
• the accused was making inappropriate remarks toward the woman
• the woman notified campus security and the accused fled
• a short time later, a second woman was walking to class when approached by the accused
• the accused sexually assaulted the woman
• the woman called campus security
• police were notified and the accused was arrested

Yevgeni Vitaliyovych Guley, 31, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

1. Sexual Assault
2. Uttering Threats
3. four counts Breach of Probation

He appeared in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Police believe there may be more victims. An image has been released.

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.

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Constable Shannon Eames for Detective Constable Barbara Cordeiro

Images for this release are available on our website.

March is Fraud Prevention Month

March is Fraud Prevention Month

Broadcast time: 06:00 AM
Date: Friday, Mar 01, 2024
Unit: Financial Crimes
Case #: N/A

 Fraud targets all of us and fighting fraud is a collective effort.

From September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024, Torontonians reported 8,422 frauds to the Toronto Police Service with a reported loss value of $164.8 million.

March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time for Canadians to recognize, reject and report fraud.

This month, the Toronto Police Service and partners across Canada are increasing awareness of frauds and providing tools for the public to use to better protect themselves so they don’t become victims.

The theme this year is "20 years of fighting fraud: from then to now" highlighting that while scams evolve, we remain dedicated to fighting fraud.

“Fraud Prevention Month serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and awareness in safeguarding against deceptive practices,” Detective Dave Coffey said. “Let us unite in educating ourselves and others to detect, deter, and promote the reporting of fraud, thereby protecting our communities.”

Top Five Total Frauds from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024:

• Credit Card: 1.1K
• Peer-to-Peer Marketplace: 0.8K
• Account Takeover: 0.7K
• Confidence: 0.6K
• Personation/Identity Theft: 0.6K

Top Five Frauds in Total Reported Loss Value from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024:

• Investment/Crypto: $51.4 million
• Confidence: $20.6 million
• Account Takeover: $11.2 million
• Fraud Document: $7.0 million
• Mortgage: $5.9 million

“Through the theme '20 years of fighting fraud: from then to now,' we reflect on the evolving landscape of fraud, from traditional methods, like telemarketing and mail, to modern platforms like social media and AI,” Det. Coffey noted. “This theme underscores our unwavering commitment to combatting scams, demonstrating that while tactics may shift, our resolve to protect Canadians remains steadfast.”

Watch the latest Don’t Get Scammed video, What Is Fraud? to learn more.

Follow #FPM2024 on social media for more information and tips during Fraud Prevention Month.

Contact corporatecommunications@tps.ca for media interviews. Det. Coffey will be available today at 1 p.m.

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Shannon Cartier for Detective David Coffey