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14 Division's "Fugitive Friday," Charles Snyder-Palfy, 23

August 19, 2016, 3:44 am
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This is the latest instalment of 14 Division's "Fugitive Friday." We are looking for Charles Snyder-Palfy, 23, of Toronto.

He is wanted on the strength of a Warrant in the First Instance for:

1) two counts of Unlawfully in Dwelling House
2) Mischief Under $5000

He is described as 6'1", 140 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes.

Police warn that he is considered violent. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.

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


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Daniel Langdon, 24, faces three charges in Child Pornography investigation, Photograph released

August 19, 2016, 3:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Child Pornography investigation.

On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, members of Sex Crimes Child Exploitation Section executed a search warrant in the Keele Street and Shepard Avenue West area.

It is alleged that:

- a man attempted to send child pornography, over the internet, to unknown users

Daniel Langdon, 24, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) two counts of Possess Child Pornography
2) Attempt Distribute Child Pornography

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West on Friday, August 19, 2016, 10 a.m., room 306.

His photograph has been released because investigators are concerned he may have had access to children.

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). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


Reporting can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at www.cybertip.ca.

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


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Open Streets, Sunday, August 21, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Road closures

August 19, 2016, 4:59 am
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On Sunday, August 21, 2016, the first of two Open Streets events will be held in Toronto.

Road closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on:

- Bloor Street, in both directions, from Dufferin Street to Parliament Street

- Yonge Street, in both directions, from Bloor Street to Queen Street

Traffic will be permitted to cross at 11 specific points on Bloor Street and six specific points on Yonge Street, under police direction. All other streets will be closed to vehicle traffic.

During the closure, traffic may cross Bloor Street at:
- Dufferin Street
- Ossington Avenue
- Grace Street/Christie Street
- Bathurst Street
- Spadina Avenue
- Avenue Road
- Bay Street
- Church Street
- Ted Rogers Way
- Sherbourne Street
- Parliament Street

During the closure, traffic may cross Yonge Street at:
- Wellesley Street
- Carleton Street/College Street
- Gerrard Street
- Dundas Street
- Shuter Street
- Queen Street

Vehicles in the area may experience traffic delays during the event.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.


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Media advisory, Monday, August 22, 2016, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Road, The Way Forward: Modernizing the Toronto Police Service Consultation Session #5

August 19, 2016, 7:30 am
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Toronto Police Service Chief Mark Saunders and Toronto Police Services Board Chair Andy Pringle will be hosting the fifth community consultation session on the modernization of the Toronto Police Service on Monday, August 22, 2016, from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Barbara Frum library, 20 Covington Road.

Members of the public are encouraged to read the Transformational Task Force Interim Report, in particular the report's 24 recommendations. The report can be seen here.

The session will include remarks from the Chief and Chair and break-out tables designed to get the public's input on the future of policing. The consultation session will also be streamed live on Facebook.

More consultation sessions are scheduled over the coming months. To find one near you, click here. Members of the public are also encouraged to submit their thoughts through email or video message. Visit Have Your Say for details.


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2016 Taste of Manila, Saturday, August 20, to Sunday, August 21, 2016 Road Closures

August 19, 2016, 7:45 am
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The Taste of Manila will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2016, to Sunday, August 21, 2016.

Bathurst Street will be completely closed at 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016, to 12 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016, from Laurelcrest Avenue to Wilson Avenue.

Motorist can expect traffic delays in the area.


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Found human remains, Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East, Remains identified as Melissa Cooper, 30, Albert Ian Ohab, 38, charged, with Indignity to a Dead Body, Update, Albert Ian Ohab, 38, charged with Second-Degree Murder in Homicide #43/2016

August 19, 2016, 9:32 am
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On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 11:21 a.m., the Toronto Police Service received a call for found human remains in the Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East area.

The deceased has been identified as Melissa Cooper, 30, of Toronto.

On Friday, April 29, 2016, Albert Ian Ohab, 38, of Toronto, was arrested. He was charged with:

1) Indignity to a Dead Body

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, April 30, 2016, room 101.

After further investigation, on Friday, August, 19, 2016, an additional charge has been added. He is now charged with:

1) Second-Degree Murder

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Friday, August 19, 2016, 10 a.m..

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


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Public Safety Alert, Royal York Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West area, Lost medication

August 19, 2016, 12:40 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of lost medication.

It was reported that:

- on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a quantity of Oxycodone, 80mg tablets was lost in the Royal York Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West area.

The pills could be harmful/fatal if ingested, especially to children.

Anyone locating this medication is asked not to handle it, but to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Media advisory, Saturday, August 20, 2016, 12 pm to 6 pm., 81 & 83 Gilder Drive, Community Back to School BBQ and Youth Room Grand Opening

August 20, 2016, 1:59 am
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On Saturday, August 20, 2016, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m, The G.U.Y.D.E (Gilder United Youth with Dedication and Education) will be hosting a community BBQ at 81 & 83 Gilder Drive

The event will feature:

- complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs and pop

- music and entertainment

- Toronto Fire Services truck with stickers and tattoos

- prizes and a raffle

- Toronto Police Service Community Response bicycle members as well as members of the Youth In Policing Initiative program

This event is open to all members of the community and offers an excellent opportunity for the public to engage with local businesses, organizations, and their emergency services in a fun and positive atmosphere!


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Man charged in Sexual Assault investigation, Samuel Dixon, 64, Police concerned there may be other victims

August 20, 2016, 2:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, police began an investigation into a Sexual Assault.

It is alleged that:

- a man was employed as a driving instructor, providing in-car driving lessons

- between July and August 2016, the man provided driving lessons to a 19-year-old woman

- the man, on two separate occasions, sexually assaulted the woman during the in-car driving lessons

On Thursday, August 18, 2016, Samuel Dixon, 64, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) two counts of Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 2 p.m., courtroom 407.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, 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.


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Media advisory, Monday, August 22, 2016, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Road, The Way Forward: Modernizing the Toronto Police Service Consultation Session #5

August 20, 2016, 4:59 am
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Toronto Police Service Chief Mark Saunders and Toronto Police Services Board Chair Andy Pringle will be hosting the fifth community consultation session on the modernization of the Toronto Police Service on Monday, August 22, 2016, from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Barbara Frum library, 20 Covington Road.

Members of the public are encouraged to read the Transformational Task Force Interim Report, in particular the report's 24 recommendations. The report can be seen here.

The session will include remarks from the Chief and Chair and break-out tables designed to get the public's input on the future of policing. The consultation session will also be streamed live on Facebook.

More consultation sessions are scheduled over the coming months. To find one near you, click here. Members of the public are also encouraged to submit their thoughts through email or video message. Visit Have Your Say for details.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing man located, Sheppard Avenue East/Birchmount Road area, George Toth, 84

August 20, 2016, 10:57 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

George Toth, 84, was last seen on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at 5:45 p.m., in the Sheppard Avenue East and Birchmount Road area.

See previous news release.

He was located on Friday, August 19, 2016.


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Media advisory, Monday, August 22, 2016, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Road, The Way Forward: Modernizing the Toronto Police Service Consultation Session #5

August 21, 2016, 4:59 am
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Toronto Police Service Chief Mark Saunders and Toronto Police Services Board Chair Andy Pringle will be hosting the fifth community consultation session on the modernization of the Toronto Police Service on Monday, August 22, 2016, from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Barbara Frum library, 20 Covington Road.

Members of the public are encouraged to read the Transformational Task Force Interim Report, in particular the report's 24 recommendations. The report can be seen here.

The session will include remarks from the Chief and Chair and break-out tables designed to get the public's input on the future of policing. The consultation session will also be streamed live on Facebook.

More consultation sessions are scheduled over the coming months. To find one near you, click here. Members of the public are also encouraged to submit their thoughts through email or video message. Visit Have Your Say for details.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing man, Bathurst Street/Harbord Street area, Gregory Shasko, 30

August 21, 2016, 6:36 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Gregory Shasko, 30, was last seen on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at noon, in the Bathurst Street/Harbord Street area.

He is described as 6'5", 300 lbs., with brown eyes, brown hair, a moustache and a beard.

Police are concerned for his safety.

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


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Missing man, Finch Avenue East/Birchmount Road area, Jerome Renee, 27

August 21, 2016, 6:41 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Jerome Renee, 27, was last seen on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., in the Finch Avenue East/Birchmount Road area.

He is described as 6'2", 300 lbs., with brown eyes, black afro and a goatee. He was wearing grey sweatpants, a green-and-grey horizontally striped hooded sweatshirt, with red-and grey-runners, carrying a black-and-grey backpack.

Police are concerned for his safetly.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Marijuana dispensary search warrant executed, One person facing drug-related charges

August 21, 2016, 6:56 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a Controlled Drugs & Substances Act investigation.

On Friday, August 19, 2016, at approximately 9:05 p.m., officers from the 41 Division Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant at Greentree Medical Dispensary at 3464 Danforth Avenue.

Darren Foote, 22, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1) two counts of Possession of a Schedule II Substance
2) two counts of Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
3) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Friday, September 30, 2016, courtroom 114.


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Missing man, Victoria Park Avenue/401 area, George Stavrianos, 79

August 20, 2016, 8:32 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing man.

George Stavrianos, 79, was last seen on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 4:30 a.m., in the Victoria Park Avenue/401 area.

He is described as 5'5", 145 lbs., with brown/hazel eyes, grey hair, balding on top, and has a moustache. He was wearing dark pants, a Casio watch on this left wrist, possibly a blue shirt, and may be wearing a baseball cap. He speaks Greek and a little English, and walks at a slow pace.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man, Dufferin Street/Dupont Street area, Stefano Maiola, 85

August 21, 2016, 7:14 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Stefano Maiola, 85, was last seen on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., in the Dufferin Street/Dupont Street area.

He is described as 5'8", with black-and-white hair, balding on top.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Media advisory, Monday, August 22, 2016, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Road, The Way Forward: Modernizing the Toronto Police Service Consultation Session #5

August 22, 2016, 2:59 am
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Toronto Police Service Chief Mark Saunders and Toronto Police Services Board Chair Andy Pringle will be hosting the fifth community consultation session on the modernization of the Toronto Police Service on Monday, August 22, 2016, from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Barbara Frum library, 20 Covington Road.

Members of the public are encouraged to read the Transformational Task Force Interim Report, in particular the report's 24 recommendations. The report can be seen here.

The session will include remarks from the Chief and Chair and break-out tables designed to get the public's input on the future of policing. The consultation session will also be streamed live on Facebook.

More consultation sessions are scheduled over the coming months. To find one near you, click here. Members of the public are also encouraged to submit their thoughts through email or video message. Visit Have Your Say for details.


Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing man located, Dufferin Street/Dupont Street area, Stefano Maiola, 85

August 22, 2016, 4:30 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Stefano Maiola, 85, was last seen on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., in the Dufferin Street/Dupont Street area.

See previous release.

He was located on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.


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Public assistance sought with Attempt Murder investigation, Sackville Street/Shuter Street area, Security camera images of suspects released

August 22, 2016, 5:53 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance with an Attempt Murder invesigation.

It is reported that:

- on Monday, August 8, 2016, at 2:05 a.m., a 2016 Dodge Durango was travelling in the Sackville Street/Shuter Street area

- a woman inside the Durango received non-life-threatening injuries when shots were fired at the vehicle

Investigators are trying to identify two male suspects, both dressed in dark hooded sweaters, both fleeing in a dark Toyota Matrix.

Anyone who may have been in the area, or who has any information, is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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