Person to be Identified in a Suspected Hate-Motivated Assault Investigation, Mutual Street and Carlton Street area

Person to be Identified in a Suspected Hate-Motivated Assault Investigation, 
Mutual Street and Carlton Street area

Broadcast time: 08:27 AM
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Unit: Intelligence Services
Case #: 2024-875724

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance identifying a man wanted in a suspected hate-motivated assault investigation.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 8:38 a.m., police responded to a call for an assault in the Mutual Street and Carlton Street area.

It is reported that:

• the victim was walking in the area when they were approached by the suspect
• the two parties got into a verbal argument, at which point the suspect made threatening and homophobic comments towards the victim
• the suspect assaulted the victim before walking away

The suspect is described as 5'10", 30-40-years-old, with light brown hair, and a red/brown beard. He was wearing reading glasses, a black wool jacket, light-coloured suit, blue shirt, white shoes and had a black briefcase. 

An image has been released.

This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.

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.

When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation could be led by a Divisional investigator with the support of the Hate Crime Unit (HCU), or in some cases, will be investigated exclusively by the HCU.

If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge may consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.

Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General's consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time.

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Constable Laura Brabant for Detective Kelly Lukas

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Homicide #30/2024, Dalhousie Street and Shuter Street area, Jamie Richardson, 50, Update, Man Arrested

Homicide #30/2024,
Dalhousie Street and Shuter Street area,
Jamie Richardson, 50,
Update, 
Man Arrested

Broadcast time: 08:49 AM
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Case #: 2024-1021707

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

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at approximately 10:24 a.m., police responded to a call for a wounding in the Dalhousie Street and Shuter Street area.

It is reported that:

• a 50-year-old man was located with serious injuries
• life-saving measures were performed and the man was transported to hospital 
• the man later succumbed to his injuries and passed away in hospital

The victim was identified as Jamie Richardson, 50, of Toronto. 

See previous release.

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, Joseph Anthony Emery, 50, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Second Degree Murder

He is scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, May 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 Shannon Eames for Detective Sergeant Henri Marsman

Man Sought in Mischief Investigation, Adelaide Street East and Church area, Image Released

Man Sought in Mischief Investigation, 
Adelaide Street East and Church area,
Image Released

Broadcast time: 08:25 PM
Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Unit: 51 Division
Case #: 2024-928019

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

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to mischief call at a place of religious worship in the  Adelaide Street East and Church Streetarea.

It is reported that:

• a man walked past the place of worship and struck a glass window which caused damage

The suspect is described as wearing dark clothing with his hood up.

An image has been released.

After consultation with the Hate Crime Unit, at this time, there is no evidence to suggest this incident was motivated by hate. 

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 Sinderela Chung for Detective Constable Rachel Packer
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Homicide #30/2024, Dalhousie Street and Shuter Street area, Jamie Richardson, 50

Homicide #30/2024,
Dalhousie Street and Shuter Street area,
Jamie Richardson, 50

Broadcast time: 05:43 PM
Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Case #: 2024-1021707

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

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at approximately 10:24 a.m., police responded to a call for a wounding in the Dalhousie Street and Shuter Street area.

It is reported that:

• a 50-year-old man was located with serious injuries
• life-saving measures were performed and the man was transported to hospital 
• the man later succumbed to his injuries and passed away in hospital

The victim has been identified as Jamie Richardson, 50, of Toronto. An image of the victim has been released.

The suspect is described as a man, 6'0", with a large build. He was wearing a black t-shirt, and black pants, carrying a white bag, light coloured satchel, and was in possession of a light piece of luggage.

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 Shannon Eames for Detective Sergeant Henri Marsman

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Man wanted in parental abduction investigation, Loc Phu "Jay" Le, 41, Image Released

Man wanted in parental abduction investigation,
Loc Phu "Jay" Le, 41,
Image Released

Broadcast time: 01:13 PM
Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Unit: 51 Division
Case #: 2024-346712 

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a man wanted in a Parental Abduction investigation.

It is alleged that:

• on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, a man flew to Vietnam with his 3-year-old child
• the man and his child were scheduled to return to Canada on Thursday, February 15, 2024
• the man and the child have not returned, and the child has been withheld from his mother since that time

Loc Phu "Jay" Le, 41, is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant for:

1. Abduction In Contravention Of Custody Order

He is described as 5'10", 190 lbs., with short black hair.

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 Caroline de Kloet for Detective Corey Crawford

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Sporting Life 10K, Road Closures, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Sporting Life 10K,
Road Closures,
Sunday, May 12, 2024

Broadcast time: 01:00 PM
Date: Monday, May 06, 2024
Unit: Emergency Management & Public Order
Case #: N/A

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, Canada Running Series will be hosting their Annual Sporting Life10K Run.

In preparation for the event, Yonge Street will close between Eglinton Avenue and Davisville Avenue beginning at 4 a.m. 

At 6:30 a.m., road closures for the run route will commence. Road closures include:

• Start Formation Area: 4 a.m., to 11 a.m.: Yonge Street, full road, from Eglinton Avenue to Davisville Avenue
• Start Line will close at 9 a.m. and teardown will go until 11 a.m.

10K Race Start Times:

• 7:25 a.m.: wheelchair athletes
• 7:30 a.m. to 7:35a.m.:first open wave
• 7:35 to 9 a.m.: waves go off 10 minutes apart

Finish Line and Post Race Area: 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Lake Shore Boulevard (westbound lanes), from the west side of Bathurst Street to the East side of British Columbia Road
• Lake Shore Boulevard (eastbound lanes), from the east side of British Columbia Road to the west side of Remembrance Drive (at HMSC York)

10k Route - Start at 7:30 a.m. 

• Start Line: 1944 Yonge Street, just south of Imperial Avenue 
• Race Route: (Times: 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
• Southbound on Yonge Street, from Davisville Avenue to Wellington Street (full road)
• West on Wellington Street to Bay Street (full road), south on Bay Street to Lakeshore Boulevard
• West on Lake Shore Boulevard in the westbound lanes of Lake Shore (westbound lanes only)
• Continue west on Lake Shore Boulevard West to New Brunswick Way where they will finish (westbound lanes only)
• Runners will finish between Newfoundland Drive and New Brunswick in the westbound lanes of Lakeshore 
• After they finish, they will continue to walk west of the finish line to Exhibition Place to the Post-Run Area at Bandshell Park

NOTE: Southbound York Boulevard will remain open from Bremner Boulevard to Lake Shore Boulevard for egress from Maple Leaf Square.

NOTE: Spadina Ave. will remain open for the duration of the closures for north/south crossing of Lake Shore Blvd

See map of route here.

TTC routes will be diverted in these areas. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and consider alternate routes.

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Constable Sinderela Chung for Constable Bill Carbray

Threatening Investigation, Yonge Street and Queens Quay East area, Images Released

Threatening Investigation,
Yonge Street and Queens Quay East area,
Images Released

Broadcast time: 11:08 AM
Date: Friday, May 03, 2024
Unit: 51 Division
Case #: 2024-897357 

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance identifying a suspect in a Threatening investigation.

On Friday, April 26, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police responded to a call at a restaurant in the Yonge Street and Queens Quay East area.

It is reported that:

• a group of people were at a restaurant in the area
• a man from the group wanted to leave without paying his bill
• a dispute occurred between him and the restaurant employees
• he threatened the employees and left the restaurant

The suspect is described as male in his mid-30s, 5'11", with a medium build and light pink hair. He was last seen wearing an Adidas tracksuit.

Images have 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 Caroline de Kloet for Detective Constable Rachel Packer

Images for this release are available on the TPS website.