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Man arrested in child-pornography investigation, Edward (Ted) Dienaar, 54

May 9, 2013, 10:32 am
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On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, members of the Toronto Police Service's Sex Crimes Unit, Child Exploitation Section, arrested a man in a child-pornography investigation.

It is alleged that:

- a warrant was executed and police seized a quantity of computer equipment

Edward (Ted) Dienaar, 54, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. Make Available Child Pornography
2. Access Child Pornography
3. Two counts of Possess Child Pornography

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, 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.

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP) is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. CCCP operates Cybertip.ca, Canada's tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. Cybertip.ca receives and addresses online and telephone reports from the public regarding child pornography; online luring: child exploitation through prostitution, trafficking or travelling for sexual purposes; making sexually explicit material available to a child; and agreement or arrangement with another person to commit a sexual offence against a child. For more information or to make a report, please click here.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General.

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Public assistance sought identifying suspect wanted for robbery with a firearm

May 9, 2013, 11:15 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance identifying a suspect wanted for a robbery with a firearm.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a 17 year-old boy was walking along the hydro field pathway, between Fountainhead Road and Murray Ross Parkway, when he was approached by a man

- the man asked to use the boy's cellular phone

- the boy refused and continued walking

- the man followed the boy to the southeast corner of 500 Murray Ross Parkway where he brandished a silver firearm and pointed it at the boy

- the man then grabbed the boy's cellular phone and fled

He was last seen running towards 40 Fountainhead Road

The man is described as black, 5'8" to 5'10", with a medium build, brown eyes, and a short black Afro hairstyle. He was wearing a multi-coloured, fitted baseball cap with an orange design, a blue denim jean jacket, "True Religion" faded blue jeans with orange thread on rear pockets, and orange shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, 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.

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Police request assistance locating man wanted for Attempted Murder Gary Scott, 32, Photograph of man released

May 9, 2013, 2:03 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a wanted man.

Gary Scott, 32, of Toronto, is wanted in a stabbing investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, May 4, 2013, a man attended a bar and became involved in a dispute with the manager

- the dispute escalated and the man stabbed the manager several times

An arrest warrant has been issue for Gary Scott, 32, of Toronto. He is wanted for:

1. Attempted murder
2. Aggravated Assault
3. Assault with Weapon
4. Weapons Dangerous
5. Carry Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device or Prohibited Ammunition
6. Overcome resistance: Choking

He is described as black, 5’11”, 180 lbs. with black hair and dark-brown eyes.

A photograph of Gary Scott has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3306, 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.

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Media advisory, Friday, May 10, 2013, 11 a.m., 11 Division, 2054 Davenport Road, Police Week 2013

May 10, 2013, 2:00 am
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On Friday, May 10, 2013, at 11 a.m., at 11 Division, 2054 Davenport Road, officers from the Divisional Policing Support Unit and 11 Division will be hosting the TPS launch of Police Week 2013.

Since 1970, Police Week has been observed in May, coinciding with Peace Officers Memorial Day, recognized internationally on May 15.

This year’s theme is “Walk the Digital Beat – A New Era of Engagement.”

This year’s celebration will include remarks from Police Services Board Chair Alok Mukherjee, Chief William Blair, along with other special guests.

For further information, please contact Constable Isabelle Cotton at 416-808-0135.

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Man wanted, Levon Byers, 18, Loaded handgun seized along with quantity of drugs, Photograph of man released

May 10, 2013, 3:00 am
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On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 55 Division's Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant at an apartment building on Newbold Avenue.

It is alleged that the following items were seized:

- a loaded Colt Double Eagle .45 cal ACP pistol

- nine rounds of .40 calibre ammunition

- marijuana, ecstasy, crack cocaine and a digital scale

- a knife

A warrant for the arrest of Levon Byers, 18, of Toronto, for weapon- and drug-related charges, has been issued.

Levon Byers is to be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach. Call 9-1-1 if you see him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, 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.

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Missing girl, Leticia Marshall, 13

May 10, 2013, 4:26 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Leticia Marshall, 13, was last seen on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 5:15 p.m., at the Toronto Eaton Centre, in the Yonge Street/Dundas Street area.

She is described as black, 5'2", medium build, long dark hair with blonde highlights, and a lip ring on the right side of her lower lip. She was last seen wearing black shorts, a fitted white polo shirt, and carrying a black “TNA" bag.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, 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.

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Missing man located, Lawrence Johnson, 60

May 10, 2013, 4:36 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Lawrence Johnson, 60, was last seen on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 12:30 a.m., in the Mount Pleasant Road/Broadway Avenue area.

See previous release.

He was located on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at approximately 9 p.m.

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Public Safety Alert, Elevator safety

May 10, 2013, 5:23 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of elevator safety and potential for damage to elevators city-wide.

It is alleged that:

- an elevator repair service was called to an apartment building

- the accused attended the building as an employee/maintenance repair worker of an elevator company, but was not assigned to the repair for service call by the elevator company

- he was given access to the elevator room and altered the operating functions of two elevators in the building

A 57-year-old man, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. Mischief Over
2. Mischief Interfere with Property

The name of the accused is not being released as this investigation and other similar incidents are still being investigated.

Vandalism of elevators create a significant public-safety concern.

The following are things that people should be aware of:

- remain alert to people watching the operation of the elevators in a building for no reason

- ask people to identify themselves properly before allowing them access to your building

- check for proper identification, including company-specific identification of people asking for access to the building

- verify with your service provider the name, and the identification provided to the service person dispatched to your location

- do not give access to any elevator machine room, control space or similar area used to house or hold control apparatus or other machinery unless you have called for service, checked the person's identification, verified their documentation with the service provider and are comfortable they represent all parties involved properly

What to watch for:

- people trying to force the elevator doors open from the hallway

- people prying or forcing the buttons on the operating panels inside the elevators or outside the elevators

- people riding the elevators with an assortment of tools trying to gain access to the elevator roof or ceilings

- people riding the elevators with materials such as spray paint, aerosol cans, wire cutters, hammers

The Toronto Police Service is asking the public to report any such issues to the proper building management and/or police at 416-808-2300, 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.

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Meagan's Walk, Saturday, May 11, 2013, Road closures

May 10, 2013, 5:30 am
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the 12th annual Meagan’s Walk charity event will take place.

Approximately 4,000 participants will start the 5-km walk at 10 a.m., from the Fort York National Historic Site to the Hospital for Sick Children via sidewalks only.

Closing ceremonies will take place within the road closure area on Elizabeth Street, between Gerrard Street and Elm Street. Elizabeth Street will be closed, from Gerrard Street West to Elm Street, from 5 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m.

Walkathon route: (starts at 10 a.m.)

- Formation Area: Fort York – Parking Lot starting at 8:30 a.m.
- South/East Garrison Road
- Eastbound on Fort York Boulevard – north sidewalk ONLY
- Northbound on Bathurst Street–west sidewalk ONLY: Exception: S/B curb lane at the railway bridge between Fort York Boulevard and Front Street
- Eastbound on King Street–north sidewalk ONLY
- Northbound on University Avenue–east sidewalk ONLY
- Eastbound on Elm Street–south sidewalk ONLY
Arrive: Road closure area south side of the Hospital for Sick Children

TTC vehicles will be permitted through gaps in the event, when safe to do so.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

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Bells on Bloor, Saturday, May 11, 2013, 12:30 p.m.

May 10, 2013, 5:40 am
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the annual "Bells on Bloor" bicycle event will take place, assembling at High Park at noon. They will start their ride at 12:30 p.m. and will proceed along the following route:

Formation area: High Park - Bloor Street West/High Park Avenue

Eastbound: Bloor Street West
Southbound: St George Street
Eastbound: Hoskin Avenue
Southbound: Queen’s Park Crescent West

Dispersal area: Queen’s Park, front lawn

Traffic delays are expected. The event will proceed regardless of weather.

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Media advisory, Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Five locations across the city, Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day, Chief Bill Blair & Dr. David McKeown media availability, Nathan Phillips Square, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

May 10, 2013, 6:00 am
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the Toronto Police Service, in partnership with Toronto Public Health, will be hosting the city’s first Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day.

This event will have five locations across the city where members of the public can dispose of any unwanted or expired medication. Each site will be staffed by Toronto Police Service officers, Toronto Public Health nurses and pharmacology students who will take prescription drugs, narcotics or over-the-counter medication and dispose of them in a safe and secure way.

Each location will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

- Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall, southwest parking lot between The Bay/Sporting Life
- 31 Division, 40 Norfinch Drive,
- 43 Division, 4336 Lawrence Avenue East,
- Loblaws, 396 St. Clair Avenue West
- Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West

Members of the media are invited to attend any location throughout the day. Chief Bill Blair and City of Toronto Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David McKeown will be available to the media from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at the Nathan Phillips Square location.

For more information, please click here or follow the conversation on Twitter #rxdrop2013.

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Media advisory, Thursday, May 16, 2013, 10 a.m., Marine Unit, 259 Queen's Quay West, Kick-off to Safe Boating Awareness Week and Media Day

May 10, 2013, 7:00 am
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On Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 10 a.m., at 259 Queen's Quay West, the City of Toronto will officially proclaim May 18- 24, 2013, as Safe Boating Awareness Week

Following the proclamation, the Toronto Police Service Marine Unit and the Canadian Safe Boating Council will host a media day with numerous exciting events until 2 p.m. at the TPS Marine Unit, 259 Queen's Quay West. Leading up to the long weekend, the TPS Marine Unit, Canadian Safe Boating Council, MADD Canada, the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons, Canadian Recreation Products, Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak and Harbourfront Powerboating and Sailing Centres will stage five unique interactive stations for media to experience the essentials of boating safety, such as:

1. Selecting & Fitting Children’s Lifejackets – Canadian Recreation Products
2. The dangers of Alcohol and Boating – MADD Canada
3. Be Prepared, the Importance of Boating Courses- Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons
4. Interactive demos with Kayak, Paddle Board, Sailboat, small Power Boat (Safety Equipment) - Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak and Harbourfront Powerboating and Sailing
5. Dangers of Cold Water Immersion - Toronto Police Service

The Canadian Coast Guard cutter Cape Storm will also be on-hand for touring and to discuss their experiences responding to calls from recreational boaters requiring assistance.

The Victoria Day long weekend is considered by many as the unofficial start of summer. The goal of this event and Safe Boating Awareness Week is to decrease the number of boating fatalities by educating the public as they begin their boating season with the knowledge and key boating safety tips to help ensure that every trip is a round trip.

For further information please contact:

Ian M. Gilson
Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC)
Phone: 905-719-5152
igilson@shaw.ca
www.csbc.ca

or

Constable Scott Cornett
Community Service Officer, Marine Unit
416-808-5821
scott.cornett@torontopolice.on.ca

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Sunday, May 12, 2013, 17th Annual Sporting Life 10K Run, Road closures

May 10, 2013, 7:00 am
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On Sunday May 12, 2013, the 17th Annual Sporting Life 10K Run will take place. The run will form up along Yonge Street at 7 a.m. and, at 8 a.m., will proceed over the following route:

Formation area: Yonge Street
South Yonge Street
West Richmond Street
South Peter Street
West Front Street
South Bathurst Street
West Fort York Blvd
Finish line: Fort York Blvd

Road closures at the formation area - 5 a.m.,to 7:30 a.m:
Yonge Street from Lawrence Avenue to Broadway Avenue

Road closures are the finish line - 5 a.m., to 12:30 p.m:
Fort York Boulevard from Bathurst Street to Lake Shore Boulevard

Road closures – along race route –7:45 a.m.:
Yonge Street from Eglinton Avenue to King Street
Richmond Street from Yonge St to Peter Street
Peter Street from Richmond Street to Front Street
Front Street from Peter Street to Bathurst Street
Bathurst Street from King Street to Lake Shore Blvd
Fort York Blvd from Bathurst Street to Lake Shore Blvd
Bathurst Street from King Street to Lake Shore Blvd
Fort York Blvd from Bathurst Street to Lake Shore Blvd
Fleet Street from Strachan Avenue to Fort York Blvd

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Missing man, Sebastiano Procacci, 77

May 10, 2013, 10:09 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Sebastiano Procacci, 77, arrived in Toronto from Italy on April 20, 2013, via the Pearson International Airport. Family members have not seen or heard from him since his arrival.

He is described as, 5’7”, medium build, grey hair, and wears glasses. He speaks both Italian and English.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, 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.

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Missing woman, Maslaha Hazam, 19

May 10, 2013, 10:10 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Maslaha Hazam, 19, was last seen on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at approximately 9 a.m., in the Dixon Road/Kipling Avenue area.

She is described brown, 5'5", 99 lbs., thin build, brown eyes, and black, long, straight hair. She was wearing a black hijab.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2300, 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.

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Toronto Police Service joins police services across Canada to support Canada Road Safety Week, Monday, May 13, 2013 to Monday, May 20, 2013

May 10, 2013, 11:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service will join with police services across the country to support Canada Road Safety Week, from Monday, May 13, 2013 to Monday, May 20, 2013.

Canada Road Safety Week is a national traffic safety and enforcement initiative, conducted in partnership with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, police services from across Canada and Transport Canada.

This coordinated effort between policing agencies aims to help achieve the goal of making Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

Officers will take aim at irresponsible drivers by identifying poor driving habits and behaviours and work to increase safety through education, awareness and enforcement.

Emphasis will be placed on four major road safety categories:

1) Impaired Driving (by drug or alcohol)
2) Occupant Restraint (including child−safety restraint systems)
3) Aggressive Driving (including speeding, racing and stunt driving)
4) Distracted Driving (including eating, drinking, and using hand−held devices)

Distracted driving poses a serious and growing danger to road safety in our community, and police in Ontario believe it to be a major contributing factor of collisions across the province.

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Toronto Police Service, Parking Enforcement Unit, Sidewalk/Boulevard Parking Campaign, Monday, May 13, 2013

May 10, 2013, 12:00 pm
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The Parking Enforcement Unit contributes to the overall safety and security of the people of Toronto by focusing on the Toronto Police Service Traffic Safety Priorities. This is achieved through various strategies including enforcement, visibility, public awareness and educational programs.

In response to the concerns of the community, the Parking Enforcement Unit, in partnership with Traffic Services, will be initiating an enforcement campaign for the illegal parking of Motorcycles and Limited Speed Motorcycles (LSMs), which includes Mopeds and Scooters, on Toronto sidewalks and boulevards.

Sidewalks are for pedestrians, not for motor vehicles. When these vehicles park on sidewalks and boulevards, they encroach on the path of travel and pedestrians get squeezed into smaller pedestrian zones. Illegal parking in this manner also creates sightline issues which may result in public safety concerns.

Motorcycles, LSM Scooters and Mopeds must obey City of Toronto Parking regulations and are specifically reminded that there are no exemptions for stopping on sidewalks or unauthorized parking on boulevards.

This campaign will run in conjunction with Canada Road Safety Week, starting on Monday, May 13, 2013.

Under City of Toronto Bylaws, Motorcycles, LSM Scooters and Mopeds have been exempt from payment of parking fees at all on-street parking meters and pay-and-display machines. This exemption will continue in those areas.

Please contact, Constable Hugh Smith, Traffic Services at 416 808-1917.

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Missing boy, Benjamin Savoie, 15

May 10, 2013, 12:03 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.

Benjamin Savoie, 15, was last seen on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in the Front Street East/Sherbourne Street area.

He is described as a white, 5’8" with a thin build, brown hair with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a Gucci belt with a gold buckle, a red Detroit Redwings baseball cap and a grey hoodie.

He is known to frequent the area of Danforth Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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.

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Toronto Police Service South Asian Women General Information/Prep Session, Saturday, June 1, 2013, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street, Toronto

May 10, 2013, 12:05 pm
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The Toronto Police Benefits and Employment Unit – Recruiting Section will be hosting a South Asian Women General Information/Prep Session on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The information session provides important information about how to become a Police Constable with the Toronto Police Service. This will be followed by a practice Prep session which provides practical knowledge of the physical requirements for the position.

The session will be conducted by members of the Toronto Police Service Recruiting Section at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street.

This information session is only open to new candidates. Registration is required. Please contact Constable Cindy Chung at Sinderela.chung@torontopolice.on.ca or Constable Humayun Khan Humayun.Khan@torontopolice.on.ca to register.

We encourage South Asian women, 18+, who have an interest in a career in law enforcement to come forward and participate in the event.

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