TPS Homicide updates investigation into Yonge Street tragedy

TPS Homicide updates investigation into Yonge Street tragedy

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 3:45 PM
Homicide:  416-808-7100

At a news conference in the media gallery at headquarters at 3 p.m., on Friday, April 27, 2018, Homicide Inspector Bryan Bott updated the media on the investigation into the Yonge Street tragedy.

Inspector Bott released the names of the deceased:

Women
1) Beutis Renuka Amarasingha, 45, Toronto
2) Andrea Bradden, 33, Woodbridge
3) Geraldine Brady, 83, Toronto
4) So He Chung, 22, Toronto
5) Anne Marie D’Amico, 30, Toronto
6) Mary Elizabeth Forsyth, 94, Toronto
7) Ji Hun Kim, 22, Toronto
8) Dorothy Sewell, 80, Toronto


Men
9) Chul Min Kang, 45, Toronto
10) Munir Abdo Habib Najjar, 85, Toronto

Updating the investigation, Inspector Bott said, "The response from the public has been overwhelming. Investigators have interviewed 170 witnesses as of this morning and have in excess of 100 interviews to be completed. I would like to thank the members of the public who have accessed the Toronto Police Service Web portal. We currently have 100-plus images that have been uploaded.

To view the news conference, click here.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Inspector Bryan Bott, Homicide

TPS Homicide updates investigation into Yonge Street tragedy

TPS Homicide updates investigation into Yonge Street tragedy

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 3:45 PM
Homicide:  416-808-7100

At a news conference in the media gallery at headquarters at 3 p.m., on Friday, April 27, 2018, Homicide Inspector Bryan Bott updated the media on the investigation into the Yonge Street tragedy.

Inspector Bott released the names of the deceased:

Women
1) Beutis Renuka Amarasingha, 45, Toronto
2) Andrea Bradden, 33, Woodbridge
3) Geraldine Brady, 83, Toronto
4) So He Chung, 22, Toronto
5) Anne Marie D’Amico, 30, Toronto
6) Mary Elizabeth Forsyth, 94, Toronto
7) Ji Hun Kim, 22, Toronto
8) Dorothy Sewell, 80, Toronto

Men
9) Chul Min Kang, 45, Toronto
10) Munir Abdo Habib Najjar, 85, Toronto

Updating the investigation, Inspector Bott said, "The response from the public has been overwhelming. Investigators have interviewed 170 witnesses as of this morning and have in excess of 100 interviews to be completed. I would like to thank the members of the public who have accessed the Toronto Police Service Web portal. We currently have 100-plus images that have been uploaded.

To view the news conference, click here.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Inspector Bryan Bott, Homicide

Statement from Chief Mark Saunders on the Yonge Street tragedy

Statement from Chief Mark Saunders on the Yonge Street tragedy

Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 3:22 PM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

The city of Toronto has been put on the world stage many times. From significant sporting events to major international festivals, we have become a preferred destination for tourists and event organizers because Toronto is known to be friendly, culturally diverse and, ultimately, safe.

On Monday April 23, 2018, our city was once again on the world stage but, this time, because a horrible act of violence claimed the lives of 10 people and injured 14. As the tragedy unfolded, this city banded together, volunteers flocked to help, first-responders did what they do best, and emergency medical personnel proved, once again, they are best-in-class.

The world watched as Constable Ken Lam relied on his training to de-escalate a situation and safely take a suspect into custody. He, along with so many others, responded bravely and without hesitation to that incident. They represent the best of us. They serve as exceptional examples of why the members of the Toronto Police Service are referred to as “Toronto’s finest” and I am proud of them.

While most incidents never reach this level of tragedy, on Monday cameras recorded the training our officers receive and exercise every single day. It is this training, with a focus on all aspects of decision-making, which results in force being used in less than 0.05% of all contacts we have with the public. It is a part of what makes our Service great.

The Toronto Police Service is undergoing a major modernization effort and I have made it clear, many times, that although we are transforming, we are starting from a place that is already great. Our people represent that foundation of excellence. The values we look for in future police officers speak about doing the right thing, connecting with compassion, having the ability to reflect and grow, and having service at their core. I see these reflected in our people every day, and they were spotlighted this week.

These values are why so many of us chose policing as a career, to make a difference and to be leaders inside the Service and our communities. It is a desire to serve and it is a calling for our officers.

The Toronto Police Service offers the opportunity to be a leader and partner in our communities and experience civic duty in action. Our members have the ability to work within various facets of policing, whether it is in frontline uniform duties, specialized operations, or complex investigative work. Many of these functions are unique to policing a big city like Toronto. They are provided the best training throughout their career, with additional opportunities to enhance their skills, abilities and knowledge base.

As the Chief of the Toronto Police Service, I am contacted almost daily from other police executives from around the world as they express interest in what is happening here. This week, record numbers of calls have been pouring in to offer support, express condolences and compliment the actions of all emergency service personnel.

I sincerely hope that no other attack like the happens again. However, as we move forward, we will continue to work, proactively, with our communities, to keep our city safe. We will also strive to recruit officers and civilian members who have the same kind of honourable character that we all saw in action this week and, as Chief, I get to see every day.

The city of Toronto deserves nothing less.

Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications, for Chief Mark Saunders

Toronto Police Service offer assistance to family and friends of victims, Hotline created

Toronto Police Service offer assistance to family and friends of victims, Hotline created

Monday, April 23, 2018 - 8:20 PM
32 Division:  416-808-3200

On Monday, April 23, 2018, at about 1:30 p.m., police were called to a collision in the area of Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East. It was reported that a van had mounted the curb and a number of pedestrians had been struck.

The van has been seized and the driver was arrested.

Victims are still being identified. However, anyone missing a friend or family member can call Toronto Police at 416-808-8085.

Police are also asking the public to please refrain from calling 9-1-1 unless they are in a life or death emergency.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, 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.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications

Police seek assistance identifying male in Fraud Investigation, 
Security camera images of male released

Broadcast time: 09:54 Thursday, April 12, 2018

51 Division:  416-808-5100

Case #: 2017-3203109

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a male in a Fraud investigation. 

It is reported that: 

- between Thursday December 14, 2017 and Friday, December 15, 2017, a male attended four different banks, posing as a client, and withdrew $22,200 from a 37-year-old man's account 

It is further reported that: 

- the male used fake identification to access the account 

Security camera images of the male have been released. 

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, 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.

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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Peter Brady, 51 Division

51 Division YTD Crime Indicators as of April 11, 2018

Slow Down Toronto, Campaign Results

Slow Down Toronto, Campaign Results

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 - 8:22 AM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

From Monday, March 19, 2018, to Sunday, April 1, 2018, the Toronto Police Service conducted a city wide traffic initiative. Speed reduction continues to be a main focus of Vision Zero and of the Toronto Police Service.

Over 6,800 provincial offence notices were issued during this campaign.

The top infractions were:

• Speeding - 4,122
• Disobey Stop Sign Offences - 871
• Disobey Sign - 737
• Distracted Driving - 443
• Red light offences - 338
• Unsafe lane changes - 196

Vision Zero acknowledges that collisions are going to happen, but that Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) collisions are preventable and unacceptable. The Toronto Police Service is committed to Vision Zero and to working collaboratively with our partner agencies in pursuit of this vision.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services for Superintendent Scott Baptist, Traffic Services