Personal Injury Collision #19/2019, King Street East and Parliament Street

Personal Injury Collision #19/2019, King Street East and Parliament Street

Monday, March 18, 2019 - 5:25 PM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

On Sunday, March 17, 2019, at 6:32 a.m., police responded to a call for a Personal Injury Collision that occurred on King Street East, just west of Parliament Street.

It is reported that:

- a 23-year-old man was driving a Nissan, travelling eastbound King Street East approaching Parliament Street

- the driver of the vehicle lost control, mounting the south curb, striking a tree and then a concrete hydro pole

- as a result of the collision, the vehicle caught fire

- the driver sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital

Police are asking local residents, business, and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, 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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Sergeant Alex Crews, Traffic Services, for Superintendent Scott Baptist, Traffic Services

Public Safety Alert, Bloor Street West and Sherbourne Street

Public Safety Alert, Bloor Street West and Sherbourne Street

Monday, March 18, 2019 - 1:32 PM
53 Division:  416-808-5300

The Toronto Police Service is currently investigating numerous reports of a suspicious incident in the Bloor Street West and Sherbourne Street area.

It is reported that:

- a man has been approaching girls in the area and requesting their phone numbers and social media information

- the man has also offered the girls rides in his car

The man is described as black, mid-twenties to early thirties and driving a four-door sedan.


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, 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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Bruce Connor, 53 Division

#Fraudchat: Door-to-Door Scams

#Fraudchat: Door-to-Door Scams, Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 1 p.m.

Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 9:00 AM
Financial Crimes
416-808-7300

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m, the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit will be joined by members of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to answer questions regarding Door-to-Door Scams. Members of the public can follow the Financial Crimes Unit, Detective Regan, Detective Constable Kelly and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, using the hashtags @ReganFCU @DKellyFCU @TPSFCU and @canantifraud on Twitter.

To follow #Fraudchat, members of the public simply need to log on to Twitter from 1 p.m., to 2 p.m. EST, and follow the hashtag. An application such as "Tweetdeck", which allows users to separately view tweets containing this hashtag, is also helpful in following the chat.

About #Fraudchat

#Fraudchat is an online program that seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Gail Regan @ReganFCU, and Diane Kelly @DKellyFCU of the Financial Crimes Unit, along with Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre @Canantifraud.

For more information about #Fraudchat, please contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 416-808-7300.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.



Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Diane Kelly, Specialized Criminal Investigations – Financial Crimes

Homicide #6/2019, 366 Queen Street East, Jaunoi Christian, 24, Photo released

Homicide #6/2019, 366 Queen Street East, Jaunoi Christian, 24, Photo released

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 1:35 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7400

On Friday, February 8, 2019, at 1:54 a.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting at 366 Queen Street East.

Officer arrived on scene to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

He has been identified as Jaunoi Christian, 24, of Brampton.

See previous release.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Aaron Akeson, Homicide

Jaunoi Christian, 24, victim of Homicide #6/2019

Public Safety Alert, Vehicle Warm Up Thefts, Downtown Core

Public Safety Alert, Vehicle Warm Up Thefts, Downtown Core

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 9:05 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is warning members of the public that the arrival of extreme cold temperatures, and vehicles left unattended and warming up in driveways, has resulted in an increase number of vehicle thefts reported in and around the downtown core.

Reported cases have occurred in the area bounded by Dundas Street to the north, Lake Shore Boulevard to the south, Sherbourne Street to the east, and Bond Street to the west.

The convenience of a warm vehicle is not worth the risk of having it stolen. Police are strongly advising members of the public not to leave their vehicles unattended and running at any time.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Abdullah Nuri, 51 Division

Family Day On-Street Parking Enforcement

Family Day On-Street Parking Enforcement

Saturday, February 16, 2019 - 9:11 AM
Parking Enforcement:  416-808-6600

The Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit will not be enforcing the following on-street parking bylaws during the Family Day public holiday on Monday, February 18, 2019:

- Pay-and-Display/Metered Areas
- Rush-Hour Routes
- Posted signs indicating Monday to Friday regulations

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

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6600, 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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Brian Moniz, Operations Supervisor - Parking enforcement West

Rolling overnight lane closures on Lake Shore Boulevard East

News Release:  February 14, 2019

Rolling overnight lane closures on Lake Shore Boulevard East as first step of Gardiner Expressway strategic rehabilitation

From February 19 to March 7, the westbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard East between Cherry and Jarvis Streets will have intermittent overnight rolling lane closures, to allow crews to install access platforms for forthcoming work on the underside of the Gardiner Expressway.

At least one westbound lane will always remain open to reduce the impact on traffic. The intermittent 15-minute rolling lane closures will occur hourly, overnight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., except for Friday and Saturday nights. On February 25 and 26 and March 4 and 5, one full lane will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., instead of the rolling closures.

While the lane closures are in effect, signs will be posted to support the safe travel of all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

After March 7, further lane closures will be required on Lake Shore Boulevard East between Cherry and Jarvis Streets, so crews can continue to access platforms on the underside of the Gardiner Expressway and conduct other repairs. A series of lane closures is anticipated to continue until December and may take place during the day and/or overnight. The details, timing and impact of this work will be communicated in advance.

The section of the Gardiner Expressway between Jarvis and Cherry Streets is nearing the end of its service life and is the number one priority in the City of Toronto's Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan, which addresses the immediate and long-term rehabilitation needs of the expressway to ensure it remains in a safe and operable condition.

The first phase of major rehabilitation work on the eastern Gardiner Expressway will begin this summer and the project is expected to be completed by early 2021. The work will replace the entire concrete deck and steel girders of the expressway between Jarvis and Cherry Streets, replace the eastbound on-ramp at Jarvis Street and the westbound off-ramp at Sherbourne Street, rehabilitate the westbound off-ramp leading to Yonge, Bay and York Streets, as well as make other improvements. The City will provide more details on this work in the spring. 

More information about this project and the rolling lane closures is available at 
https://bit.ly/2I6QQRC.  More information about the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan is available at https://bit.ly/2N34oML

Residents and visitors are encouraged to use the City's web-based map, http://www.toronto.ca/roadrestrictions, to help plan their travel. More information about the City's planned capital construction work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/inview.

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of more than 2.9 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cityofto. 

This news release is also available on the City's website: https://bit.ly/2GrGGcM

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Media contact: Susan Pape, Strategic Communications, 416-392-8350, 416-882-9273 (cell), Susan.Pape@toronto.ca

Homicide #6/2019, 366 Queen Street East, Jaunoi Christian, 24

Homicide #6/2019, 366 Queen Street East, Jaunoi Christian, 24

Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 9:55 AM
51 Division:  416-808-7400

On Friday, February 8, 2019, at 1:54 a.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting at 366 Queen Street East.

Officer arrived on scene to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

He has been identified as Jaunoi Christian, 24, of Brampton.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2019.

A man was seen running from the scene. He is described as black, 6'0", mid 30s, with a medium build. He was wearing a blue and white toque, dark-coloured jacket and blue jeans.

Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the area or who may have taken video or pictures surrounding the time of this incident.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Graham Gibson, Homicide

Man arrested in Forcible Confinement investigation, Wallace Walter Pleasant, 59, faces charges

Man arrested in Forcible Confinement investigation, Wallace Walter Pleasant, 59, faces charges

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 6:06 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in an investigation into two separate incidents involving Forcible Confinement.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, February 1, 2019, at 11:52 a.m., Police responded to a call for a Sexual Assault in a unit of a residential building in the Bleecker Street and Earl Street area

- officers attended and found a woman inside of a unit where she was held against her will and was unable to leave

- she was taken to hospital

Later on the same day, Wallace Walter Pleasant, 59, of Toronto was located and arrested. He has been charged with:

1. Forcible confinement
2. Sexual Assault

He appeared in court on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., at Old City Hall. He was released by the court on a recognizance.

It is further alleged that:

- on Tuesday February 5, 2019, at 9:52 a.m. Police responded the a call for an Unknown Trouble at the same address

- responding officers located another woman in the residence, who was being held against her will

- the male suspect, Wallace Walter Pleasant, 59, of Toronto, was also in the residence. He was arrested and charged with:

1. Forcible confinement
2. Two counts of Assault
3. Assault causing bodily harm

He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at College Park Courts, at 10 a.m.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Alexander Wallace, 51 Division

Improperly Discarded Harm Reduction Supplies

Public Safety Alert, Theft/Fraud Investigation, Downtown core, Two women wanted, Photo Released

Public Safety Alert, Theft/Fraud Investigation, Downtown core, Two women wanted, Photo Released

Monday, January 28, 2019 - 4:11 PM
52 Division:  416-808-5200

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance identifying two women wanted in a theft and fraud investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, two women entered a hospital in downtown Toronto and attended a waiting room

- they stole a coat and purse containing credit cards and debit cards

It is further reported that:

- the same women attended retail stores and used those credit cards to pay for multiple purchases

The public is reminded to keep bags and belongings in view at all times.

Security camera images of women released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5271, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on ourFacebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 Patrick Stewart, 52 Division Frauds

Two women wanted in a theft and fraud investigation

Federal Inmate Wanted, Richard Roddell Jamieson, 51, Photograph Released

Federal Inmate Wanted, Richard Roddell Jamieson, 51, Photograph Released

Monday, January 28, 2019 - 4:09 PM
Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad:  416-808-5900

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of breaching both his statutory release and Long Term Supervision Order.

Richard Roddell Jamieson, 51, 6'3", 209 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes, he is heavily tattooed on his neck, torso, arms and legs.

He is currently bound by a Long Term Supervision Order resulting from a six-year and six-month sentence for Sexual Assault and is currently on statutory release for Failing To Comply With A Probation Order.

The offender is known to frequent Toronto, Belleville and Picton.

Anyone having contact with him or information in regard to his whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Steve Sermet, Provincial ROPE Squad

Federal Inmate Wanted Richard Roddell Jamieson, 51

Break and Enter investigation, Jarvis Street and Mount Pleasant Road area, World War II Medals Stolen

Break and Enter investigation, Jarvis Street and Mount Pleasant Road area, World War II Medals Stolen

Friday, January 25, 2019 - 11:15 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in the recovery of stolen war medals from a break and enter investigation.

On Saturday, January 12, 2019, suspect(s) entered a residence in the Jarvis Street and Mount Pleasant Road area.

See previous release.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, officers were able to locate the stolen war medals at a pawn shop in the Church Street and Queen Street East area.

All war medals have been returned to their owners.

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 ourFacebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Katrina Arrogante, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Christopher Ito, 51 Division

Dundas/Sherbourne Area Survey Completed

Dundas/Sherbourne Area Survey Completed

"Thank you for completing the survey and providing us with input to address issues and concerns regarding complaints about disorderly behaviour.

A member of 51 Division will be e-mailing those individuals that stated they are interested in joining a friends of Dundas/Sherbourne community group to invite you to an upcoming meeting.

Once again, thank you for your interest in helping us improve the overall quality and experience of the community."

New Year's Eve Celebration, Nathan Phillips Square, Road closures

New Year's Eve Celebration, Nathan Phillips Square, Road closures

Friday, December 28, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Emergency Management & Public Order:  416-808-5046

On Monday, December 31, 2018, the City of Toronto will be hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration at Nathan Philips Square. The events start with a skating party at 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Live performances are from 8 p.m. to midnight. The event will conclude with a pyrotechnic show from the towers at City Hall.

Road closures will be in effect from Monday, December 31, 2018 at 5 p.m. to Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at 2 a.m.

- Elizabeth Street closed between Foster Place to Hagerman Street
- Hagerman Street closed between Elizabeth Street to Bay Street
- Albert Street closed between James Street to Bay Street
- James Street closed between Queen Street West to Albert Street
- Bay Street closed between Dundas Street West to Richmond Street West
- Queen Street closed between Yonge Street to University Avenue
- York Street closed at Queen Street West

501 Queen Street streetcar and the 6 Bay Street bus will be diverted from the area.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and consider alternate routes.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Katrina Arrogante, Corporate Communications, for Constable Susan Guadagnano, Emergencey Management and Public Order

Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement

Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement

Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 11:00 AM
Parking Enforcement:  416-808-6600

The Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit will not be enforcing the following on-street parking bylaws during the upcoming holidays.

Dates:

- Christmas Day on Tuesday, December 25, 2018
- Boxing Day on Wednesday, December 26, 2018
- New Year’s Day on Tuesday, January 1, 2018

Locations:

• Pay-and-Display/Metered Areas
• Rush-Hour Routes
• Posted signs indicating Monday to Fridayregulations

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

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Supervisor Brian Moniz, Parking Enforcement

There are no files attached to this release. 

Man wanted in Fraud investigations, Andrew Hainsworth, 40, Photograph released

Man wanted in Fraud investigations, Andrew Hainsworth, 40, Photograph released

Monday, December 10, 2018 - 11:25 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance locating a man wanted in a number of ongoing Fraud investigations.

It is alleged that:

- the man has been using his employment position with a process server company to defraud a number of people

- he accepted money for services not rendered

Police are concerned there may be more victims.

Andrew Hainsworth, 40, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1. Four counts of Fraud Under
2. Contempt of Court

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Katrina Arrogante, Corporate Communications, for Constable Sean Imrie, 51 Division

man wanted in ongoing Fraud investigations, Andrew Hainsworth, 40, of Toronto

Joint Statement from the Toronto Police Services Board and the Toronto Police Service Regarding the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Interim Report into the Inquiry Concerning Racial Discrimination and Racial Profiling of Black Persons by the Toronto Police Service

Joint Statement from the Toronto Police Services Board and the Toronto Police Service Regarding the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Interim Report into the Inquiry Concerning Racial Discrimination and Racial Profiling of Black Persons by the Toronto Police Service

Monday, December 10, 2018 - 10:30 AM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

The Toronto Police Services Board (the Board) and Toronto Police Service (the Service) have each had an opportunity to review the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Interim Report. We understand that the report’s preliminary findings, as well as its recommendations, require a thoughtful and comprehensive response from us that builds on the hard work we have been doing already to confront issues of systemic bias.

Members of the Toronto Police Service are dedicated, professional and fair. They take pride in their role as officers of the law. They take pride in their service to our city. As Board Chair and Chief, we are equally proud of the courage and commitment shown by the women and men in uniform who work tirelessly to keep our city the best and safest place to be. We also recognize that the job of the police is a hard one.

We recognize that there are those within Toronto’s Black communities who feel that, because of the colour of their skin, the police, including when it comes to use of force, have at times, treated them differently. We understand that this has created a sense of distrust that has lasted generations. We – the Board and the Service – know that only by acknowledging these lived experiences can we continue to work with our community partners to achieve meaningful changes.

The Board and the Service acknowledge that no institution or organization, including the Toronto Police, is immune from overt and implicit bias. We have seen examples of other organizations, which are, by their nature, composed of people, dealing with the same challenges that we face. Nevertheless, we acknowledge that a unique obligation is required from those of us who are charged with upholding the law and protecting all of our city’s people. And, while we may be confronting these challenges with resolve today, we are committed to doing even better.

Some may raise questions about the approach, methodology and statistical basis of this report, and it is important that all of these issues be scrutinized to ensure the fullest and fairest analysis and accounting. In the meantime, this interim report offers five recommendations, three of which apply to the Board and the Service. We accept these recommendations, recognizing that one of them will require further study. Specifically, the Board will refer its existing Policy concerning data collection to its Anti-Racism Advisory Panel (ARAP) – comprised of Board members, community members, experts and Service members – and ask for recommendations to improve the Policy. This work will consider the legitimate concerns surrounding the impact of race-based data collection on interactions between police and members of Toronto’s communities, and look to collect this data in a manner that will strengthen our connection to the communities we serve.

It should also be noted that we did not suddenly arrive upon these issues. We have been working for several years to confront these challenges in a variety of ways and with a variety of partners. Indeed, our continued work will be shaped and informed by a wide number of steps already undertaken and underway.

Finally, we hope that this Interim Report is seen in its broader context, causing bigger questions to be asked and real solutions to be identified. Questions about poverty, social exclusion, inequality in our neighbourhoods and the root causes of crime and violence. Because once the police are involved, it is often after all other systems have failed. This is not to say that this explains even a perceived disproportionate use of force by police; but it does highlight the reality that once the police have been called, the incident is often one of crisis.

Our police service has a specific responsibility that we accept. We will continue to be open to exploring the overall approach to police use of force, as well as critically examining the specific cases where it has been employed. However, in order to find meaningful and lasting remedies, other institutions, organizations and levels of government will need to take this most important mandate on with us. We are ready, willing and actively doing the hard work that is required of us.

There is a fundamental principle that must always guide our thinking and our actions: bias is impossible to deny, but it must never be accepted as inevitable. The Board and the Service believe in that principle and it will guide us as we continue to build a city of mutual respect and trust that is safe for all.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications

Homicide #92/2018, George Street and Gerrard Street East, Jeffrey Parker, 35, Man arrested, Tyler Reynolds, 22, Charged with Second-Degree Murder

Homicide #92/2018, George Street and Gerrard Street East, Jeffrey Parker, 35, Man arrested, Tyler Reynolds, 22, Charged with Second-Degree Murder

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 6:24 PM
Homicide:  416-808-7400

On Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 4:41 p.m., police responded to a call for a Stabbing in the area of George Street and Gerrard Street East.

Once on scene, officers located a man suffering from serious trauma. He was rushed to hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries.

The victim has been identified as Jeffrey Parker, 35, of Toronto.

Tyler Reynolds, 22, of Toronto, was arrested at the time of the incident. He has been charged with:

1. Second-Degree Murder

He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 10 a.m., in room 505.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Katherine Stephenson, Homicide

Public Safety Alert, Vehicle Warm Up Thefts

Public Safety Alert, Vehicle Warm Up Thefts

Monday, December 3, 2018 - 3:30 PM
42 Division:  416-808-4200

The Toronto Police Service is warning members of the public that the arrival of extreme cold temperatures will result in the theft of their vehicles if they are left unattended and warming up in driveways.

During periods of extreme cold weather, thieves will quickly enter and steal vehicles that are left alone and running in driveways.

The Toronto Police Service is strongly advising members of the public not to leave their vehicles unattended and running at any time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, 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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for A/Inspector Jim Gotell, 42 Division

Distraction Theft Alert, Woman wanted, Downtown core

Distraction Theft Alert, Woman wanted, Downtown core

Monday, December 3, 2018 - 12:00 PM
14 Division:  416-808-1400

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a series of distraction theft investigations.

Over the past few weeks officers have responded to numerous calls for distraction thefts in the area bounded by College Street, Bathurst Street, Dundas Street West and Dufferin Street.

It is reported that:

- in all cases a 40-50 year-old woman approaches elderly women

- the victims have all been walking in the neighbourhood

- the suspect engages them in conversation

- she talks about religion, her sick mother or asks for directions

- she gives them a gift of a necklace that she places around their necks

- she removes the victim's jewelry in the process

She is described as white, with an olive complexion, 5'1", with a medium build and long dark hair. She has been seen getting out of a vehicle driven by another person, returning to the vehicle after the interaction and leaving.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, 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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Leena Patel-Asner, 14 Division

Public Safety Alert, CRA Telephone Tax Scam

Public Safety Alert, CRA Telephone Tax Scam

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 1:45 PM
Financial Crimes:  416-808-7300

The Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit would like to warn the public about the ongoing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) telephone scam.

It starts with someone calling claiming to be with the CRA and saying you owe overdue taxes. The callers are aggressive and often claim you can be arrested if the money is not paid immediately. The callers insist the money be paid by way of Bitcoin or other crypto currencies, gift cards, credit card, or through Western Union. In some cases the fraudsters use a program to display the telephone number of either the revenue agency or local police on the victim's caller ID display.

Numerous residents have continued to receive telephone calls from these scammers. The public should be aware that police do not collect money for the Canada Revenue Agency. Although everyone is at risk of falling victim to these scams, elderly people are among the most vulnerable.

The CRA will not do the following:

• send email with a link and ask you to divulge personal or financial information.
• ask for personal information of any kind by email or text message
• request payments by prepaid credit cards, gift cards or through Bitcoin or any form of crypto-currency
• give taxpayer information to another person, unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer
• leave personal information on an answering machine
• or send the police after you

What should you do?

• Hang up the phone immediately! It's not rude, and could help protect you.
• Don't give out any personal information, including identification numbers, passwords or financial information.

Who should you contact?

• If you or a family member has fallen victim to this fraud, please report it to your local police service, as well as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).
• There are two ways to make a report to the CAFC; either by phone at 1-888-495-8501 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time) or through their online reporting tool at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/.
• Anyone who thinks they have fallen victim to this scam can contact their local police service.
• If you would like to learn more about the CRA scam please click on the following link:http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/on/scams-fraude/index-eng.htm.

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Diane Kelly, Financial Crimes Unit

Personal Injury Collision, King Street East and Sackville Street

Personal Injury Collision, King Street East and Sackville Street

Monday, November 26, 2018 - 5:06 PM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

On Saturday November 24, 2018, at 6:55 p.m., police were notified about a collision at King Street East and Sackville Street where a person had suffered serious injuries.

It is reported that:

- a 34-year-old woman was walking across King Street East at Sackville Street using the pedestrian crossover

- a 55-year-old female driver of a motor vehicle was travelling east on King Street East and struck the 34-year-old woman causing life threatening injuries.

Police are asking local residents, business, and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, 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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Superintendent Scott Baptist, Traffic Services

51 Division's Annual Food and Toy Drive - until December 24th

Homicide #91/2018, Queen Street East and Sherbourne Street

Homicide #91/2018, Queen Street East and Sherbourne Street

Monday, November 19, 2018 - 4:50 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7400

On Friday, November 16, 2018, at 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a call for an Unknown Trouble at Queen Street West and Sherbourne Street.

Reports indicated a man had been assaulted. Officers located a man suffering from serious trauma. He was taken to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

The victim has been identified as Paul Tonya, 47, of Toronto.

A post-mortem examination has yet to be scheduled.

Trevor Clarke, 45, of Toronto, was arrested at the time of the incident. He is charged with:

1. Manslaughter

He appeared in court at College Park on Monday, November 19, 2018, at 10 a.m., in room 501.

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, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Paul Worden, Homicide