Monday, November 28, 2022

Online Threat to Schools Investigation, Man arrested, Usman Suhrwardy, 39

 

Online Threat to Schools Investigation,
Man arrested,
Usman Suhrwardy, 39
Broadcast time: 01:59 PM
Date: Monday, Nov 28, 2022
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 4168085100
Case #: 2022-2313293 

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

It is alleged that:

  • on Saturday, November 26, 2022 to Sunday, November 27, 2022, multiple on-line threats were made to Metropolitan University community members

On Monday, November 28, 2022, a search warrant was executed with the Hamilton Police Service's Tactical Unit. Multiple electronic devices were seized and a man was arrested.

Usman Suhrwardy, 39, of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with:

  1. 23 counts of Uttering Threats/Death or Bodily Harm
  2. three counts of Harassment by Threatening Conduct to Other Person

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park Courts on Tuesday, November 28, 2022 at 10 a.m.

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 Sergeant Suzanne Redman

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

2023 Safe Seniors Calendar Launch, Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Regent Park Community Centre



2023 Safe Seniors Calendar Launch,
Wednesday, November 16, 2022,
Regent Park Community Centre

Broadcast time: 04:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 4168085100

Members of the Toronto Police Service will be joining community group B.A.S.S.I.C (Bringing An Awareness of Senior Safety Issues To The Community) for the launch of its 2023 Safe Seniors Calendar on Wednesday November 16, 2022, at 9 a.m., at the Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter Street.

B.A.S.S.I.C is a partnership between police, fire, government agencies and community groups dedicated to making seniors safer in the community. With the support of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, over 40,000 calendars will be distributed to seniors across the GTA, free of charge.

The calendar features a different safety message each month including safe driving, elder abuse prevention, mental health, emergency preparedness, fire prevention and much more.   It also contains a comprehensive resource list with telephone and website addresses, to make sourcing additional information even easier.

For more information, please contact: B.A.S.S.I.C Co-Chairs Hélène Gagné at 647-776-5100 or Lisa Thompson, 416-844-0483.


Const. Sinderela Chung for Det. Murray Campbell

Monday, November 14, 2022

Arrests Made in Construction Fraud Investigation, Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue West area



Arrests Made in Construction Fraud Investigation,
Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue West area
Broadcast time: 12:00 PM
Date: Monday, Nov 14, 2022
Unit: Financial Crimes
Phone: 4168087300
Case #: 2022-2170890

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of arrests made in a fraud investigation.

It is alleged that:

  • a 75-year-old woman hired a contractor to do renovations at her residence in the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue West
  • the contractor defrauded the woman of over $1,000,000
  • further investigation revealed from February 2011 to October 2022, another 14 victims in the Greater Toronto Area had been defrauded in the same manner of over $400,000 combined. Five of these victims were also elderly.

On Monday, November 14, 2022, three men were arrested by members of the Financial Crimes Unit.

Antonio Sinopoli, 54, of Toronto, is charged with:

  1. two counts of Fraud Over $5000
  2. Possession of Proceeds of Crime
  3. Laundering Proceeds of Crime

Wayne McNeil, 45, of Toronto, is charged with:

  1. two counts of Fraud Over $5000

Francesco Sinopoli, 27, of Toronto, is charged with:

  1. Fraud Over $5000

They will attend court on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 1000 Finch Avenue West, in room 301 at 2:30 p.m.

Police believe there may be more victims. The Contractor operated under the following company names in the GTA area:

  • In Time For Finishing Touches
  • Scala Exteriors
  • AFS Contracting and Design
  • Upper Level Renovations

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7318, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Const. Laura Brabant for D/Const. Dana Clark


Thursday, November 10, 2022

TPS and ProAction Cops & Kids launch Monopoly: Toronto Edition, Proceeds from each game sold will support charities across Toronto



TPS and ProAction Cops & Kids launch Monopoly: Toronto Edition,
Proceeds from each game sold will support charities across Toronto
Broadcast time: 10:00 AM
Date: Thursday, Nov 10, 2022
Unit: Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit
Phone: 4168080100

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, ProAction Cops & Kids launched the Monopoly: Toronto Edition board game with Toronto Police Chief James Ramer, CF Toronto Eaton Centre General Manager Sheila Jennings, ProAction Cops & Kids Board President Stephen Kouri, and Ethan, a youth ambassador from the SickKids Foundation.

Today’s event celebrated the launch of the new game and raised awareness about the positive impact each sale of the game will have on charities and communities across the GTA. For each game sold, a portion of the proceeds will be redirected to 11 charities, including the SickKids Foundation, United Way, Jays Care Foundation, MLSE Foundation, Hope Air, The Keg Spirit Foundation, Hellenic Heritage, Mackenzie Health Foundation, Campfire Circle, Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, and ProAction Cops & Kids.

Licensed by Hasbro Inc., Monopoly: Toronto Edition is a limited-edition version of the classic board game that features many of the most iconic Toronto brands, venues, and destinations. From the CN Tower to Canada’s Wonderland, to the bright lights of Mirvish Theatre, the vibrancy of CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and the wonder of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada – Monopoly: Toronto Edition is a shining example of all this great city has to offer.

“I am pleased to offer the support of the Toronto Police Service on this collaborative initiative that will help charities providing valuable services in neighbourhoods across the city,” said Chief James Ramer. “The Service’s 30-year partnership with ProAction Cops & Kids helps us build trusting relationships with the communities we serve and gives kids life-changing opportunities.”

ProAction Cops & Kids is honoured to be partnering with incredible sponsors and partners across Toronto to support the city and its communities. Designing the game was a collaborative effort and only possible through the support of each sponsor and the iconic destinations on the board, including: 

  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Sherway Gardens and Toronto-Dominion Centre (TD Centre)
  • The CN Tower  
  • Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada 
  • The Toronto Zoo  
  • Exhibition Place 
  • And many more familiar places

ProAction Cops & Kids is a charitable organization that brings cops and kids together through skill-building and mentoring programs to create trust, respect, and safer communities.​ Since 1991, they have supported over 2,250 police-led programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area providing over 418,000 under-resourced youth with barrier-free access to skill-building activities and life-changing opportunities.

“For over 30 years, ProAction Cops & Kids has worked to build relationships in communities,” said Stephen Kouri, President, Board of Directors, ProAction Cops & Kids. “Today we’re privileged to be collaborating on Monopoly: Toronto Edition with so many iconic organizations to celebrate our city and our communities, while supporting multiple charitable partners advocating for the people of Toronto.”

“At Cadillac Fairview, we take extreme pride in our role as a community partner helping transform the cities where we operate,” said Martin Wray, Vice President, Retail Operations, Cadillac Fairview. “We’re pleased to have three of our signature landmarks featured – CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Sherway Gardens and Toronto-Dominion Centre – and through our participation, celebrate our great city and support an important cause.”

Anyone interested in getting a limited-edition Monopoly: Toronto Edition board game can purchase them online at monopolytorontoedition.com or at select game sponsor gift shops, including the gift shop at Toronto Police Headquarters. For orders over 20 units, please email: contact@copsandkids.ca. This limited-edition game is a great collector’s item and gift idea for the upcoming holiday season.

A video of the event today can be found on the Service’s YouTube channel.


Stephanie Sayer for Sgt. Wendy Drummond