Personal Injury Pedestrian Collision #15/2021, Dundas Street East at Sherbourne Street area

Personal Injury Pedestrian Collision #15/2021,
Dundas Street East at Sherbourne Street area

Broadcast time: 13:15
Date: Friday, May 21, 2021
Unit: Traffic Services
Phone: 416-808-1900
Case #: 2021-938844 

The Toronto Police Service is investigating a collision where a woman sustained critical injuries.

On Friday May 21, 2021, at 3:25 a.m., police responded to a report of a personal injury collision involving a pedestrian and a Volkswagen SUV on Dundas Street East at Sherbourne Street

It is reported that:

- a 58-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Dundas Street East from the north to the south side, east of Sherbourne Street
- she was struck by a Volkswagen SUV being driven by a 23-year-old man westbound on Dundas Street East
- the woman suffered significant injuries and was transported to hospital where she remains in critical condition

The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services.

Police are asking local residents, businesses, 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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Detective Graeme Philipson, Traffic Services, for Superintendent Scott Baptist, Traffic Services

Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement, Victoria Day, Monday, May 24, 2021

Holiday On-Street Parking Enforcement,
Victoria Day, Monday, May 24, 2021

Broadcast time: 10:00
Date: Friday, May 21, 2021
Unit: Parking Enforcement
Phone: 416-808-6600
Case #: N/A 

The Toronto Police Service's Parking Enforcement Unit will not be enforcing the following on-street parking bylaws on Victoria Day, Monday, May 24, 2021:

- 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.

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Brian Moniz for Superintendent Scott Baptist, Traffic Operations

Sexual Assault Alert, Suspect Sought, Update, Further Incident Reported

Sexual Assault Alert,
Suspect Sought,
Update,
Further Incident Reported

Broadcast time: 14:00
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-707742

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with three sexual assault investigations.

On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a call in the Carlton Street and Mutual Street area.

See previous release.

On Wednesday, May 12 2021, at 12:45 p.m., police responded to a radio call for a sexual assault in the Isabella Street and Yonge Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a 27-year-old woman was walking eastbound on Isabella Street from Yonge Street
- an unknown man approached her from behind and sexually assaulted the woman
- the man ran westbound on Isabella Street and was last seen running south through a park just east of Yonge Street

The man is described as light skinned, 5'6", with a lean build. He was wearing a light brown hooded zip-up sweater or jacket, and was carrying a burgundy backpack.

Anyone in the area at the time of these reported assaults, including those passing in vehicles who might have dash cam footage, are asked to contact police.

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

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, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Constable James Angco, 51 Division

Goat stolen in break and enter investigation, Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester Street, Image Released

Goat stolen in break and enter investigation,
Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester Street,
Image Released

Broadcast time: 12:15
Date: Friday, May 7, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5104
Case #: 2021-832293 

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with a break and enter investigation where a goat was stolen.

On Thursday, May 6, 2021, officers responded to a call for a break and enter at the Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester Street.

It is reported that:

- between the hours of 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 and 7 a.m., on Thursday, May 6, 2021, the suspect or suspects entered a pen within the farm and stole the 3-month-old Nubian goat named Juniper

- the goat is described as weighing 30 lbs., with black and silver fur, brown legs and white ears

- the goat has an identical twin sibling named Justine, who was left in the pen unharmed

Detective Constable Graham Ellis from 51 Division's Major Crime Unit said,"Riverdale Farm staff are understandably upset and are extremely concerned about Juniper who, they say, would not leave the pen without her mother and would have likely cried out during the incident.

"We'd urge anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact us immediately so we can find her and safely return her to the farm."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5104, 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 or Google Play.

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Constable Edward Parks, Corporate Communications, Detective Constable Graham Ellis for Sergeant Sean Thrush, 51 Division

Attempted Child Abduction Investigation, Roberto Armando Vasquez, 47, facing two charges

Attempted Child Abduction Investigation,
Roberto Armando Vasquez, 47, facing two charges

Broadcast time: 16:30
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-747669 

The Toronto Police Service has arrested a man in an attempted child abduction investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Friday, April 23, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m., a 12-year-old girl was walking in The Esplanade and Lower Jarvis Street area

- she was approached by an unknown man
- the man asked her personal questions such as where she lived and her age
- the man then requested that she go with him
- she declined his offer

Officers are actively investigating this case and on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Roberto Armando Vasquez, 47, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Abduct person under 14 years old

2. Criminal Harassment

He appeared in court virtually at College Park Courts on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 2 p.m., room 507.

His photograph has 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, 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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable James Angco, 51 Division - Youth Bureau

Public Safety Alert, Front Street East and Princess Street area, Lost Medication

Public Safety Alert,
Front Street East and Princess Street area,
Lost Medication

Broadcast time: 13:45
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-740501 

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of lost medication.

Between Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. and Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 11 p.m., three vials of methadone were lost in the Front Street East and Princess Street area.

The methadone could be harmful or fatal if ingested, especially to children.

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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Denis Ho, 51 Division

Arrest in Sexual Assault Investigation, Paul Noel, 57

Arrest in Sexual Assault Investigation,
Paul Noel, 57

Broadcast time: 12:30
Date: Friday, April 23, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-741163

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is reported:

- on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the River Street and Oak Street area, a 25-year-old woman was in her apartment when a man came over to visit

- the man propositioned the woman to have sex but she declined

- the man locked the apartment door and sexually assaulted the woman

- when the men left, he gave the woman money and advised her not to tell anyone about what had happened

On Friday, April, 23, 2021, Paul Noel, 57, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1. Sexual Assault
2. Forcible Confinement

He was scheduled to appear in court a College Park on Friday, April 23, 2021.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

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

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, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Becky Rachon, 51 Division

Toronto Police Service and Hospital Partners Move to Expand Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams

Toronto Police Service and Hospital Partners Move to Expand Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams

Broadcast time: 13:44
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Unit: Corporate Communications
Phone: 416-808-7100
Case #: N/A 

With support from the Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB), the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and its hospital partners are expanding the number of resources available to respond to mental health calls for service across the city.

Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams (MCIT), crisis care case managers, and Divisional Crisis Support Officers (DCSO) are all ways in which the TPS and its community partners will collectively be providing 24 hours a day, seven days a week response to people experiencing a mental health crisis.

"The Toronto Police Service, working with our partner hospitals, has developed a more comprehensive approach to providing the most appropriate response to people in crisis. Given the increase in the number of calls for service, these resources are needed now," said Deputy Chief of Police Peter Yuen. "Going from 10 teams to 13 teams, as well as the introduction of specially-trained officers at the unit level, will mean the Service is now in a position to offer 24-hour support to our communities."

Six hospitals collaborate with the TPS to create MCITs that service the entire city, with 60% of the calls being diverted from emergency room visits. With the addition of a second crisis care case manager working with COTA Health (Cota) in the Scarborough area, more people not in immediate need of crisis intervention will receive short-term follow-up and referrals to community support services. These services are often ethno-specific and has already been successful in the North York area of the city.

"Since its inception 20 years ago, the need for MCITs has only grown, especially as the global COVID-19 health crisis emerged last year. People are experiencing increased stress, anxiety, depression and social isolation," said Sarah Downey, president and CEO of Michael Garron Hospital. "MCIT provides a vital service to our community and we are proud to collaborate with Toronto Police Services and our partner hospitals to expand critical supports and resources for individuals experiencing mental health crises."

Full implementation of the enhanced resources is expected by June 2021.

The expanded services approved by the Police Services Board were included in this year’s budget process and are supported by a recent investment by Ontario Health and the provincial Solicitor General, announced last November. Offering a sustained approach to delivering a holistic mental health response requires long-term investment in all partners, not just policing.

Newly designed uniforms and vehicles for MCITs and the implementation of a crisis worker co-located at TPS Communications for diverting crisis calls not requiring a police response were also approved and are expected to be rolled out in summer 2021.

Created 20 years ago, MCITs now cover every division in the city and responded to more than 7,600 crisis calls for service in 2020. They are a collaborative team consisting of a police officer and nurse who have been specially trained in crisis response. Hospitals participating in the MCIT program are Humber River Hospital, Michael Garron Hospital, North York General Hospital, Scarborough Health Network, and Unity Health Toronto – St. Joseph Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital. The program also benefits from a partnership with Cota.

The TPSB and the TPS continue to move forward in implementing comprehensive police reform. This work flows from the Board’s 81 recommendations, approved in August 2020. These significant recommendations include building new community safety response models, initiatives to address systemic racism and concrete steps to improve trust with our communities. The components approved in the Service’s presentation today incorporate 12 of the 81 recommendations.

For more information, please contact Meaghan Gray, TPS Corporate Communications, at meaghan.gray@torontopolice.on.ca or Leah Dunbar, Project Manager, Toronto Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Program, at leah.dunbar@tehn.ca.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications

COVID-19: The Toronto Police Service to launch dedicated enforcement teams in each Division to focus on large gatherings

COVID-19: The Toronto Police Service to launch dedicated enforcement teams in each Division to focus on large gatherings

Broadcast time: 17:00
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Unit: Corporate Communications
Phone: 416-808-7100
Case #: N/A 

On April 16, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced additional restrictions and a two-week extension of the provincial lockdown and Stay-at-Home Order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The order requires everyone to remain at home except for specified purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated), for outdoor exercise, or for work that cannot be done remotely.

Consistent with our approach to earlier emergency measures, the Toronto Police Service will enforce this order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) and the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA), in partnership with Toronto Public Health and Toronto’s bylaw enforcement officers at the Municipal Licensing and Standards unit.

Chief James Ramer said, “We are at a critical stage of this pandemic. COVID-19 is now a matter of public health and public safety. The Toronto Police Service will enforce the provincial orders and will work with the city’s bylaw officers and Toronto Public Health to enforce the measures that will help slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 that is putting public safety at risk.”

He continued, “The Service will have a dedicated enforcement team in each Division across the city to respond to reports of large gatherings which jeopardize the health and safety of our community. I again urge all Torontonians to please comply with the Stay-at-Home order. Let’s work together to stop the rapid growth in cases and relieve the pressure on our health care system.”

What’s New:

The Service is supporting the extended emergency measures with dedicated enforcement teams in all sixteen divisions whose primary function will be to respond to large gatherings in both indoor and outdoor settings. The divisional teams will be coordinated from a central command allowing them to be deployed across divisional boundaries if required.

“Our divisional teams will focus on large gatherings that fail to comply with the emergency orders, with a particular focus on indoor gatherings such as parties at short-term rentals or at bars and restaurants,” said Staff Superintendent Randy Carter, who is overseeing the Service’s enforcement action. “Everyone must do their part to protect our health and safety, and for police that means continuing to enforce equitably and effectively.”

What to Expect:

There is no change to police powers. The Toronto Police Service will not be conducting random stops of people or cars.

In addition, individuals are not compelled to explain why they are out of their residence, nor is being outside evidence of a failure to comply with the emergency order.

Workers are also not required to have proof from their employer that they are traveling to or from their workplace.

The Service’s enforcement measures will also not apply to vulnerable people in encampments or those experiencing homelessness.

No element of any order provides the police with the power to enter dwellings for the singular purpose of checking compliance with the Stay-At-Home order. However, officers can enter a property if they have reasonable and probable grounds to believe there is non-compliance, such as when investigating a complaint of a loud party.

Officers may exercise their discretion in every situation and where there is evidence of non-compliance, they will issue tickets and summonses for individuals and businesses.

The public is reminded that when an officer has reason to suspect that an individual may be participating in a prohibited gathering, they are permitted to ask the person to identify themselves in order to issue a ticket or summons. If the person refuses to identify themselves for this purpose, they can be arrested and in some cases can be charged with obstructing a police officer.

The regulations under the province’s Stay-at-Home order can be found here.

Sexual Assault Alert, Suspect Sought, 51 Division, Images Released

Sexual Assault Alert,
Suspect Sought,
51 Division,
Images Released

Broadcast time: 11:50
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-707742 

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with two Sexual Assault investigations.

On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a call in the Carlton Street and Mutual Street area.

It was reported that:

- a 29-year-old woman had left a grocery store and proceeded to walk eastbound on Carlton Street

- an unknown man walked behind her on Carlton Street

- once at Mutual Street, the man came closer to her and sexually assaulted her

- the man fled northbound on Mutual Street without saying anything

Further to this incident, on Monday, April 19, 2021, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a call in the Isabella Street and Huntley Street area.

It was reported that:

- a 56-year-old woman was out walking her dogs when they stopped on a grassy area

- as she stood watching her dogs, an unknown man approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her

- the man was last seen running southbound on Huntley Street from Isabella Street

Anyone in the area at the time of these reported assaults, including those passing in vehicles who might have dash cam footage, are asked to contact police.

Security camera images 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, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Julie Moureau, 51 Division

Public Safety Alert, Work From Home Fraud

Public Safety Alert,
Work From Home Fraud

Broadcast time: 14:40
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-651813 

The Toronto Police Service is advising the public of an ongoing work from home scam.

It is reported:

- the suspect posts an online job on an employment website

- the suspect asks the applicant to accept money through an e-transfer or deposit a cheque

- the applicant is then instructed to withdraw money from their own account and to deposit the money into a Bitcoin machine

- the cheques that have been deposited are not honoured by the bank and the applicant is ultimately left with a substantial debt

- the e-transfer is later discovered to have been obtained by fraud

The Toronto Police Service is reminding the public that accepting money derived from fraud is a crime and is subject to prosecution under the Criminal Code. It is best practice to thoroughly research any prospective employers and cast doubt on any activity that requires you to deal with quantities of money or cryptocurrency in a work from home setting.

Anyone with information in relation to this fraud is asked to contact Detective Constable Elliott Lee 416-808-5179 or elliott.lee@torontopolice.on.ca

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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Elliott Lee, 51 Division

Man arrested in retail robbery investigation, Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area, Hiruy Berhane, 45

Man arrested in retail robbery investigation,
Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area,
Hiruy Berhane, 45

Broadcast time: 11:30
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Unit: Hold Up
Phone: 416-808-7350
Case #: 2021-625405

The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a retail robbery investigation.

On Monday, April 5, 2021, officers responded to a call for a retail store robbery in the Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area.

It is alleged that:
- a man entered the store and asked an employee for assistance
- the man got mad and began to yell and threaten the employee
- the man then began to smash and throw items around the store striking the employee
- the man went behind the checkout counter and grabbed the cash register containing a large quantity of cash
- the man fled the scene carrying the cash register with him

The Hold Up Squad launched an investigation and identified the man.

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Hiruy Berhane, 45, of no fixed address, was arrested. He is facing the following five charges:

1. Robbery with Violence
2. Disguise with Intent
3. Mischief Over
4. two counts of Fail to Comply Probation

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., in room 507.

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Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Acting Inspector Shawn Getty, Hold-Up Squad

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Man Arrested in Retail Robbery Investigation, Front Street East and Lower Jarvis Street area, Chad Connolly, 41

Man Arrested in Retail Robbery Investigation,
Front Street East and Lower Jarvis Street area,
Chad Connolly, 41

Broadcast time: 16:30
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Unit: Hold Up
Phone: 416-808-7350
Case #: 2019-2019734 

The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to advise the public of an arrest in a retail store robbery investigation.

On Saturday, October 19, 2019, a retail store robbery was committed in the Front Street East and Lower Jarvis Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a man entered a store and approached the checkout counter
- the man spoke with the cashier and made a demand for money
- the man kept his hand in his pocket suggesting that he was armed with a gun
- the man took the cash from the register before fleeing the area on foot

The Hold Up Squad conducted an investigation and were able to identify a man. The man was located with the assistance of Barrie Police Service.

On Monday, March 8, 2021, Chad Connolly, 41, of Barrie, was arrested. He is charged with:

1. Robbery

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in room 507.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, 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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Steve Williams, Hold-Up

Firearm recovered during arrest, River Street and Dundas Street East area, Victor Kazibwe, 21

Firearm recovered during arrest,
River Street and Dundas Street East area,
Victor Kazibwe, 21

Broadcast time: 13:00
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-374209 

Officers from 51 Division made an arrest and recovered a firearm after searching for man who allegedly fled while being investigated.

On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at approximately 12:24 a.m., officers investigated a vehicle and two occupants in the River Street and Dundas Street East area.

It is alleged that:

- during the investigation the driver, a 21 year-old man, had no identification and provided a false name which was determined to be the name of a wanted person
- when officers advised the driver of this, he placed the vehicle in drive and attempted to flee
- a collision occurred and the driver fled on foot into the ravine near the Don River
- the other occupant remained with the vehicle and cooperated with officers
- after a lengthy search, including the use of K9, officers located the driver who appeared to be wet and had possibly entered the river
- he was arrested and taken to the hospital for observation
- during the search a firearm was also recovered

Victor Kazibwe, 21, of Toronto, is facing the following 11 criminal charges:

1. Obstruct/Resist a Public/Peace Officer
2. Fail to Stop For Police/Pursuit
3. Dangerous Operation
4. Carry Concealed Weapon, Etc.
5. two counts of Use/Handle/Store Firearm, Etc. Carelessly
6. two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding A
Licence and Registration Certificate
7. Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device (Magazine) Knowing No Authority
8. Occupy Motor Vehicle With Firearm, Etc.
9. Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm

He attended court on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 10 a.m., Old City Hall, 60 Queen Street West, room 112.

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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Michelle Flannery, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Daniel Hoffmeyer, 51 Division

Man Arrested for Administer Noxious thing and possession of drugs, St. Lawrence Street and King Street area, Ali Stanley, 33

Man Arrested for Administer Noxious thing and possession of drugs,
St. Lawrence Street and King Street area,
Ali Stanley, 33

Broadcast time: 17:00
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-221647 

The Toronto Police Service has arrested a man for possession of drugs and administer a noxious thing.

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, police began an investigation in the St. Lawrence Street and King Street area.

It is alleged:

- a man and woman were in an apartment
- when the woman went to leave the man offered her a 'smoothie-type' drink, which she drank
- the woman then woke hours later feeling disorientated and confused
- she left and went to the hospital where tests confirmed she had drugs in her system
- the woman reported it to police

51 Division launched an investigation and obtained a search warrant. A quantity of suspected drugs were recovered.

Ali Stanley, 33, of Toronto, was arrested. He is facing the following seven charges:

1. Administer Noxious Thing Intent to Endanger Life
2. Breach of Probation
3. five counts of Unlawfully possess Schedule I Substances (Cocaine, Methylphenidate, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Codeine)

He was scheduled to attend court on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 2 p.m., Old City Hall, 60 Queen Street West, Room 103.

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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Michelle Flannery, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Julie Moureau, 51 Division

51 Division arrest three people and make substantial fentanyl seizure, Charles Street and Jarvis Street Area, Images released

51 Division arrest three people and make substantial fentanyl seizure,
Charles Street and Jarvis Street Area,
Images released

Broadcast time: 13:00
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 416-808-5100
Case #: 2021-283300

The Toronto Police Service's 51 Division Major Crime Unit has made three arrests and seized thousands of dollars in cash, a firearm and a large amount of fentanyl.

Officers began a drug investigation in the Charles Street and Jarvis Street area where police had previously responded to several suspected overdoses.

Detective Abdullah Nuri, of 51 Division Major Crime Unit, advised his officers were granted a search warrant which resulted in three arrests and the alleged seizure of body armour, a hand gun with ammunition and silencer, a taser, over $4000 in Canadian currency and drugs with an estimated street value of $200,000.

Totals of the drugs seized:

• Fentanyl - 914.12 grams
• Cocaine - 20.3 grams
• Crystal Methamphetamine - 35.81 grams

Just 2 to 3 milligrams of fentanyl can kill a person and quantities of fentanyl are usually purchased on the street by the point, which is 0.01 gram or 1 milligram. In this seizure alone there was over 900 grams - that's 900,000 points.


Jama Ismail Mohamed, 35, is facing the following 11 charges:

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)
2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Crystal Methamphetamine)
4. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
5. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
6. Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
7. Careless Storage of Firearm Weapon or Prohibited Device
8. Careless Storage of Firearm Weapon or Prohibited Device or Ammunition
9. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
10. Two counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order

He was scheduled to attend court on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 10 a.m., at Old City Hall, 60 Queen Street West, Room 114.

Munthir Salim, 28 is facing the following 11 charges:

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)
2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Crystal Methamphetamine)
4. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
5. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
6. Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
7. Careless Storage of Firearm Weapon or Prohibited Device
8. Careless Storage of Firearm Weapon or Prohibited Device or Ammunition
9. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
10. Two counts Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order

He was scheduled to attend court on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 10 a.m., at Old City Hall, 60 Queen Street West, Room 114.

Unona Khomich, 19 is facing the following ten charges:

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)
2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Crystal Methamphetamine)
4.Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
5. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
6. Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
7. Careless Storage of Firearm Weapon or Prohibited Device
8. Careless Storage of Firearm Weapon or Prohibited Device or Ammunition
9. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
10. Careless Storage of Firearm Weapon or Prohibited Device (Taser)

She was scheduled to attend court on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 10 a.m., at Old City Hall, 60 Queen Street West, Room 114.

For more information about overdose prevention and response, please visit the Toronto Public Health website.

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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Michelle Flannery, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Acer Huang, 51 Division

Toronto Police enforcing Stay At Home orders

Toronto Police enforcing Stay At Home orders

Broadcast time: 17:15
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021
Unit: Corporate Communications
Phone: 416-808-7100
Case #: N/A

On January 12, 2021, the Government of Ontario, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

The government also issued a new Stay-At-Home order to limit mobility and reduce the number of daily contacts with those outside their immediate household. The order is requiring everyone to remain in their homes with exceptions under certain categories including for groceries, medical, pharmacy, exercise or for work that cannot be done remotely.

The Toronto Police Service will enforce this new order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) in addition to continued enforcement of the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) in partnership with the City of Toronto.

"The message from the Toronto Police Service is to stay home and stay safe. This is no longer strictly a public health issue, it is a matter of public safety," said Deputy Chief Myron Demkiw. "We each have a personal responsibility to limit our travel to essential reasons only to slow the spread of COVID-19 and try to keep our families and communities safe and support our hospitals and healthcare workers."

No element of any order provides the police with either the power to enter dwellings nor the authority to stop a vehicle for the singular purpose of checking compliance with the Stay-At-Home order.

In addition, individuals are not compelled to explain why they are out of their residence, nor is being outside prima facie evidence of a failure to comply with the stay at home order. Workers are also not required to have proof from their employer that they are travelling to or from their workplace.

Officers will focus enforcement efforts on restaurants and businesses not in compliance with closure orders and/or customer limits; responding to complaint calls for gatherings and officers will disperse and ticket gatherings of more than five people outdoors.

"Officers can exercise discretion in every situation," continued Deputy Chief Demkiw. "But, where there is evidence of non-compliance, officers will be ticketing and issuing summonses for individuals and businesses."

The public is reminded that only when an officer has reasonable and probable grounds to suspect someone has violated one of the orders under the two Acts, they may ask the person to identify themselves in order to issue a ticket or summons. If the person refuses to identify themselves for this purpose, they can be arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer.

The Service continues to work with its partners at the City of Toronto, including Toronto Public Health, to determine how the regulations for large gatherings will apply to City-owned outdoor spaces such as skating rinks and toboggan hills.

The regulations under the Stay-At-Home order can be found here.

Corporate Communications

TPS adjusts parking enforcement ahead of holidays and further lockdown measures

 

TPS adjusts parking enforcement ahead of holidays and further lockdown measures

Broadcast time: 12:00 Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Unit: Parking Enforcement Phone: 416-808-6600 Case #: N/A

The Toronto Police Service has been working closely with our City of Toronto and Emergency Management partners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to support the various programs implemented by the City to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In support of the provincial COVID-19 regulatory lockdown the Parking Enforcement Unit will be commencing an enforcement approach to on-street parking where a high level of discretion will be applied. This will be effective immediately.

Enforcement will focus on offences that create safety concerns, disrupt snow removal processes or cause significant disruptions in the flow of traffic on city streets.

We ask for the public’s cooperation in parking legally to ensure that the efficient flow of traffic in the City of Toronto is maintained.

These measures will remain in effect until further notice.

Should this approach be amended, updates will be provided through news releases and will be made available at www.torontopolice.on.ca/parking

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Superintendent Scott Baptist

Man facing multiple charges including robbery and assaulting an officer, Jarvis Street and Gerrard Street East area, Dujaughn Anthony McKenzie, 24

 

Man facing multiple charges including robbery and assaulting an officer,
Jarvis Street and Gerrard Street East area,
Dujaughn Anthony McKenzie, 24

Broadcast time: 12:00 Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Unit: Hold Up Phone: 416-808-7350 Case #: 2020-2397163

The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad is making the public aware of an arrest in relation to a retail robbery that occurred in Toronto.

On Monday, December 21, 2020, a retail store robbery was committed in the Jarvis Street and Gerrard Street East area.

It is alleged that:

- a man entered the store and selected a new backpack which he began filling with his own personal items

- he was not wearing a mask and an employee reminded him of the COVID-19 protocols requiring a mask

- he pulled out a lighter and attempted to light the employee on fire

- he then exited the store with the backpack and was confronted by an employee

- he began to assault the employee by biting the employee on the arm

- he once again tried to light the employee on fire before fleeing the scene on foot

Officers from 51 Division quickly responded and located a man nearby.

It is further alleged that:

- the same man began to fight with the responding police officers

- he spat at the officers and threatened to kill them

- the officers were able to subdue him and placed him under arrest

- the stolen backpack was recovered

On Monday, December 21, 2020, Dujaughn Anthony McKenzie, 24, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with:

1. two counts of Robbery With Offensive Weapon
2. two counts of Assault Peace Officer
3. Assault
4. Uttering Threats
5. Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under
6. Fail to Comply Release Order

He appeared in court at College Park on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 10 a.m., room 507

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, 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 or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Inspector Lauren Pogue, Hold Up