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Public Safety Alert, Assistance sought identifying man

March 4, 2013, 7:47 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an ongoing investigation.

On Friday, March 1, 2013, police were notified of a suspicious incident on a TTC bus at the bus platform at Islington subway station.

It is reported that:

- at approximately 3 p.m., a man had a short conversation with a five-year-old boy on the bus

- the man then asked the boy to leave the bus with him

The man is described as white, approximately 70, 5'10", 170 lbs., clean-cut, with short, dark, grey hair combed to the right, blue eyes, bushy black eyebrows, and a long, thin, very wrinkled face and forehead, possibly missing several upper and lower teeth. He was wearing a navy-blue three-quarter-length wool jacket, dark pants and grey shoes with velcro.

Police want to talk to this man regarding the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, 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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Homicide #37/2012, Edwin Villon, 33, Update, Photograph of vehicle released and appeal for witness to come forward

March 4, 2013, 12:05 pm
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On Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 7 a.m., police responded to a call for unknown trouble in the Martin Grove Road/The Westway area.

See previous release.

The investigation has determined that the victim, shortly before or at the time of his murder, was in a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder with very distinctive rims and tires.

It is believed that, after Edwin Villon was shot, the suspect drove off in the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder.

On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 42 Division officers responded to an arson call in the northeast area of the city. The vehicle which was set ablaze was the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder connected to Edwin Villon’s murder.

Police have received information that a person or persons saw the Pathfinder in the area of Toronto Pearson International Airport in the early afternoon of September 17, 2012.

Investigators are urging that person or persons to contact Detective Sergeant Pauline Gray or Detective Scott Purches of the Homicide Squad at 416-808-7400, 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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Man faces 27 charges in firearm/drug investigation, Firearm/drugs seized, Photograph of man released

March 4, 2013, 12:09 pm
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On Monday, February 25, 2013, police arrested a man in connection with a firearm/drug investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Monday, February 25, 2013, at 1 a.m., the accused was driven to the Billy Bishop Airport in a taxi

- the accused failed to pay for the taxi fare and fled from the cab

- police were called by the taxi cab driver

- the accused walked onto the main land portion of the airport where he unloaded a firearm and hid it in a washroom

- the accused then boarded the ferry and travelled to the island portion of the airport where he was arrested by police

- police seized a quantity of drugs from the accused

- the airport staff located the firearm in a washroom

It is further alleged that:

- on Monday, February 25, 2013, officers executed a search warrant at a home in the Danforth Avenue/Jones Street area

- police seized a quantity of GHB, crystal meth and cocaine

- police seized ammunition, Tasers, security-guard uniforms and one gram of ammonium nitrate

Leslie Tsui, 27, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Enter premises when entry prohibited
2) Possession of Marijuana
3) Obstruct Peace Officer
4) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
5) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
6) Firearm careless storage
7) Possess firearm knowing the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed
8) Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition
9) Possession of firearm obtained by the commission of an offence
10) Unauthorized presence of a firearm in a motor vehicle
11) Carry Concealed Weapon
12) Careless storage of a ammunition
13) Possession of prohibited ammunition for a dangerous purpose
14) Possession prohibited weapon
15) Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
16) Possession of prohibited ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized
17) Possess explosive for unlawful purpose
18) Possession of Controlled Substance
19) Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine
20) Possession for the Purpose controlled substance
21) Possession of Cocaine
22) Possession of prohibited ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized
23) Possess explosive for unlawful purpose
24) Possession of Controlled Substance
25) Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine
26) Possession for the Purpose controlled substance
27) Possession of Cocaine

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Friday, March 1, 2013, room 103, at 10 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Investigators are appealing to anyone with information regarding this person to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, 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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Man faces 10 charges in break-and-enter investigation

March 4, 2013, 12:26 pm
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Police have made an arrest in connection with 10 commercial break-and-enters since January 2013.

It is alleged that:

- between Tuesday, January 29, 2013 and Sunday, March 3, 2013, entries were made into commercial buildings during the early-morning hours

- entry was made through broken glass doors/windows

- cash and/or property was taken

On Sunday, March, 3, 2013, Joao Carlos Santos Necho Ribeiro, 36, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1) 10 counts of Break-and-Enter

He appeared in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West on Monday, March 4, 2013.

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Missing man, Michael Bar, 21

March 4, 2013, 1:23 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Michael Bar, 21, was last seen on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at 9:30 p.m., in the Pape Avenue/Queen Street East area.

He is described as white, 5'10", with a slim build, short brown hair, and brown/green eyes. He was wearing a brown leather jacket, a hoodie with fake fur and blue denim pants.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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 woman, Joanna Delshanna Barker, 24

March 4, 2013, 11:30 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Joanna Delshanna Barker, 24, was last seen on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 5 p.m., in the Sheppard Avenue East/Willowdale Avenue area.

She is described as black, 5'7", with a medium build, shoulder-length straight black hair and brown eyes.

Police are concerned for her safety.

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, 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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22 Division's "Catch-22 Tuesday" Kenneth William Marche, 32

March 5, 2013, 4:00 am
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This is the latest installment of 22 Division’s “Catch-22 Tuesday.” We are looking for Kenneth William Marche, 32, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) two counts of Break-and-Enter
2) two counts of Theft Under
3) two counts of Mischief Under
4) Attempt Theft Under
5) two counts of Fail To Comply Probation

Kenneth William Marche is known to frequent the Lakeshore Boulevard West area of Etobicoke.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, 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.

For further information, please visit our 22 Division Facebook page and follow @the22news on twitter.

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Man charged with Threatening Death against TTC employee

March 5, 2013, 8:20 am
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On Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 10 p.m., police were called to the Beaconsfield Avenue/Queen Street West area for an unknown trouble call.

It is alleged that:

- a man boarded the Queen Street West streetcar at Bathurst Street and began to pace back and forth behind the driver

- the man eventually sat down, then threatened to kill the TTC driver

- the TTC driver activated the on-board alarm to notify Transit Control and police were called

- the man got off the streetcar, but returned a short time later as police were investigating

- the man was arrested without further incident

Devon Anthony Senior, 44, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. Threatening Death
2. Fail to Comply with Probation

He has appeared in court.

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Missing woman located, Joanna Delshanna Barker, 24

March 5, 2013, 8:37 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Joanna Delshanna Barker, 24, was last seen on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 5 p.m., in the Sheppard Avenue East/Willowdale Avenue area.

See previous release.

She was located on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

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Man arrested on Canada Wide Parole Warrant faces 12 firearm-related charges, Photograph of seized gun released

March 5, 2013, 9:44 am
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On Tuesday, March 5, 2013, members of the Gun and Gang Task Force arrested a man in the Wilson Avenue/Beverley Hills Drive area, on a Canada-Wide warrant for parole violations.

It is alleged that:

- police seized a loaded Glock 27 semi−automatic handgun and ammunition

Richard Baker, 37, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
2) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
3) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
4) Firearm Careless Storage
5) Careless Storage Ammunition
6) five counts of Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
7) Unauthorized Presence of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
8) Possession for the Purpose Trafficking of Heroin

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 10 a.m.

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Homicide #10/2013, Michael Cocomello, 20

March 5, 2013, 10:07 am
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On Monday, March 4, 2013, at 9:18 p.m., police responded to a stabbing call on Nairn Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue West.

Police located a man suffering from obvious stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery. The victim succumbed to his injuries a number of hours later.

The victim has been identified as Michael Cocomello, 20. He is also known as Michael Mandino.

The motive is not known at this time. Witnesses are continuing to come forward to assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, 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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Man faces seven firearm-related charges, Sawed-off shotgun seized, Photograph of firearm released

March 5, 2013, 10:08 am
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On Monday, March 4, 2013, members of the Gun and Gang Task Force executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a home on Tisdale Avenue.

It is alleged that:

- police seized a loaded 12 gauge Browning shotgun with the barrel and stock sawed off and ammunition

Matthew Arbour, 22, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
2) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
3) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
4) Possession Firearm Obtained by Crime
5) Careless Storage of Firearm
6) Careless Storage Ammunition
7) Failing to Comply with a Recognizance

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 10 a.m.

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Missing girl, Melissa Francis, 13

March 5, 2013, 11:04 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Melissa Francis, 13, was last seen on Sunday, March 3, 2013, after midnight, in the Lawrence Avenue East/McCowan Road area.

She is described as black, 5’, 119 lbs., with straight, brown shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing a purple long-sleeve shirt, brown boots and blue jeans.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300, 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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Public Safety Alert, Potential Sex Offender

March 5, 2013, 11:12 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a potential sex offender.

On Monday, March 4, 2013, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police responded to a call for a suspicious incident in the Finch Avenue West/Islington Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 8:35 a.m., an 11-year-old girl was walking along Duncanwoods Drive when a man driving a van approached her

- the man directed the girl to come towards the van

- the girl refused and ran towards a group of people

The man is described as having a pale white complexion, in his 40s, medium build, with short, straight, grey hair and goatee. He is believed to have hairy hands, thin lips, a long nose and wrinkly forehead. He was wearing a dark-colored sweater with roll-up sleeves.

The van is described as dark-green or black mini-van with clear driver-side window. Rust was seen along the bottom panel of driver's-side door.

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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Public Safety Alert, Synthetic marijuana, Seized in 14, 54 and 55 Divisions, Photographs of products released

March 5, 2013, 11:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of products being sold in variety stores across Toronto. Health Canada recently released warnings relating to "smoking herbal incense" products. Health Canada warns that smoking these products can produce symptoms ranging from seizures to hallucinations to acute psychosis. They further state that “synthetic cannabinoids” are illegal and subject to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The Toronto Drug Squad began an investigation into the selling and distribution of the above products in February 2013. As a result of this preliminary investigation, 55 packages were seized on Monday, March 4, 2013. No charges were laid and store owners were cautioned and reminded the packets are illegal. The investigation is ongoing.

Health Canada has examined products marketed under various brand names. The products seized in Toronto were sold under brand names such as IZMS Grape Drank, and Luau Love, and falsely marked as 100% legal. Photographs of some of these products have been released.

The colourful and misleading marketing has encouraged school-age children to purchase the packages. Seizures have been made as result of concerned educators becoming aware of products available near schools.

Any business-owners in possession of the described products should call police. The Toronto Police Service will continuing checking businesses for these illegal products and investigate the distribution chain.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6100, 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 with investigation into stolen tractor-trailers, Weston Road/Finch Avenue West

March 5, 2013, 2:51 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with an investigation into the theft of two tractor-trailers and is urging anyone who is approached to purchase the contents of the trailers to call police.

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday March 5, 2013, at approximately 12:50 a.m., two white tractor-trailers were stolen from the Weston Road/Finch Avenue West area

- the trailers contained cases of whole frozen chickens valued at over $86,000.

- the chickens were packaged in brown cardboard boxes with holes on two sides, with "Tray Packed Whole Fryer" printed on the side, and a white label describing the contents

Click here for the dangers/risks of consuming chicken not stored properly.

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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Armed robbery, Shoreham Drive/Shoreham Court

March 5, 2013, 2:56 pm
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On Monday, March 4, 2013, at 5:13 p.m., police responded to a person with a gun call.

It is reported that:

- a 33-year-old woman was walking west along Shoreham Drive, near Shoreham Court, when she was approached from behind by three males

- as the three males walked passed the woman, they grabbed her iPhone from her hand

- one of the males lifted his shirt and exposed a silver gun in his waistband

- all three males ran into a nearby ravine and under the bridge over Black Creek Drive

The males are described as:

1. black, 13-14, 5'2", skinny build, wearing a black dark jacket with a diagonal blue stipe across the back. He was armed with a silver gun.

2. black, 13-14, 5'2", skinny build, wearing a black dark jacket with a diagonal blue stipe across the back.

3. black, 13-14.

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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Man faces 53 G20 charges, Kevin Chianella, 20, Property damage estimated at $300,000

March 6, 2013, 2:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service has charged an American man with 52 offences arising from the G20 Summit in Toronto in June 2010.

Kevin Chianella, 20, from Queens, New York, was extradited from the United States on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was taken to 23 Division and processed on the outstanding Canada Wide Warrant for G20-related offences and held in custody overnight.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

It is alleged that:

- the accused was armed with a canvass bag filled with rocks

- the accused used his bag of rocks to smash the windows of a police car, near 415 Queen Street West, while a police officer was trapped inside

- the accused threatened to assault a Toronto Star photographer who was attempting to photograph the accused's criminal conduct

- the accused threw a rock through a plate glass window at the Starbucks at 250 Queen Street West

- the accused smashed an ATM on the exterior of the Scotia Bank at 222 Queen Street West

- the accused threw a rock and a stick at a very large plate glass window at the Starbucks at 394 Bay Street, smashing the window

- the accused walked up to an abandoned police vehicle on fire, dropping something into the vehicle, fuelling and sustaining the fire

- the accused jumped on the hood of an unmarked police van, kicked the windshield and, armed with his bag of rocks, smashed other windows on the van

- the accused picked up a blue metal garbage can lid and threw it through a plate glass window at the Starbucks at 112 Yonge Street

- the accused kicked and destroyed front windows of the Urban Outfitters store at 225 Yonge Street

- the accused , while armed with a bag of rocks, struck the front plate glass windows of the Burger King at 243 Yonge Street

- the accused used a stolen sandwich board/sign from a nearby restaurant and threw it through the store front window of the Popeye's Chicken at 271 Yonge Street

- the accused attempted to break the store front window of the Boathouse Clothing Store at 330 Yonge Street

- the accused used a 2x4 piece of wood to smash the store front window of the American Apparel store at 338 Yonge Street

- the accused used a large street sign to ram and smash the store front window of the Footlocker store at 340 Yonge Street

- the accused took a large metal pedestrian barrier from the street and threw it through the store front display window at the All Leathers store at 399 Yonge Street

- the accused entered the DeBoers store at 444 Yonge street through a broken store front window and stole a large lantern

- the accused threw the large lantern through the store front window of the Urban Brick Store at 444 Yonge Street

- the accused threw a chair through a large plate glass window at the Tim Hortons at 444 Yonge Street

- the accused threw a chair through the window of the Starbucks at 450 Yonge Street

- the accused used a chair to smash a store front window at the Winners store at 444 Yonge Street

- the accused threw a piece of granite through a glass window of the Toronto Police Museum at 40 College Street

- the accused kicked in the windshield of an unmarked police van that had been abandoned at the intersection of College Street and University Avenue

- the accused, during his criminal conduct, was dressed in all-black clothing

Kevin Chianella, 20, has been charged with:

1) Arson
2) 11 counts of Mischief Endangering Life
3) Attempt Mischief Endangering Life
4) 22 counts of Mischief over $5,000
5) Mischief Under $5000
6) three counts of Attempt Mischief Over $5000
7) two counts of Assault with a Weapon
8) Assault Police with a Weapon
9) three counts of Assault
10) three counts of Theft Under $5,000
11) Break and Enter and Commit
12) two counts of Intimidation of a Justice System Participant by Violence
13) Obstructing a Peace Officer
13) Wearing a Disguise with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

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Man faces 14 G20 charges, Richard Dean Morano, 22, Property damage estimated at more than $25,000

March 6, 2013, 2:10 am
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The Toronto Police Service has charged an American man with 14 offences arising from the G20 Summit in Toronto in June 2010.

Richard Dean Morano, 22, from Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, was extradited from the United States on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was taken to 23 Division and processed on the outstanding Canada Wide Warrant for G20-related offences and held in custody overnight.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

It is alleged that:

- the accused used a rock to break the windshield of a police car while a police officer was trapped inside

- the accused used a large piece of lumber to smash the window of the American Apparel store at 338 Yonge Street

- the accused, with others, carried a large metal construction fence and used it to smash a large front window of the All Leather store at 399 Yonge Street

- the accused smashed a large glass window at the Tim Hortons at 444 Yonge Street

- the accused used a chair to smash a large glass display window at the Starbucks at 450 Yonge Street

- the accused used a chair to smash a floor-to-ceiling window at the CIBC branch at 790 Bay Street

- the accused, during his criminal conduct, was dressed with his identity disguised

Richard Dean Morano, 22, has been charged with:

1) three counts of Mischief Endangering Life
2) Assaulting a Police Officer With a Weapon
3) Obstructing a Peace Officer
4) Intimidation of a Justice System Participant by Violence
5) six counts of Mischief Over $5,000
6) Theft Under $5000
7) Disguise with Intent

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