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Media advisory, Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, 800 Greenwood Avenue, The Way Forward: Modernizing the Toronto Police Service Community Consultation Session
Toronto Police Services Board Chair Andy Pringle and Chief Mark Saunders will be hosting a community consultation session on the modernization of the Toronto Police Service on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, at 800 Greenwood Avenue.
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 Chair Pringle and Chief Saunders 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.
Members of the public are also encouraged to submit their thoughts through email or video message by visiting the Have Your Say section of our website.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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 Chair Pringle and Chief Saunders 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.
Members of the public are also encouraged to submit their thoughts through email or video message by visiting the Have Your Say section of our website.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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33 Division's "Wanted Person of the Week," Zheng Wang, 20
The 33 Division Warrant office is requesting the public's assistance locating Zheng Wang, 20, of Toronto.
He is wanted on a warrant for:
1) Kidnapping
2) Forcible confinement
3) Assault with a weapon
4) Extortion
5) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
He is described as 5'7", 161 lbs., brown eyes and black hair.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
He is wanted on a warrant for:
1) Kidnapping
2) Forcible confinement
3) Assault with a weapon
4) Extortion
5) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
He is described as 5'7", 161 lbs., brown eyes and black hair.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
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, Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East area, Nathan Chin, 29
The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.
Nathan Chin, 29, was last seen on Friday, October 14, 2016, at 12 p.m., at the intersection of Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East area.
See previous release.
He was located on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Nathan Chin, 29, was last seen on Friday, October 14, 2016, at 12 p.m., at the intersection of Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East area.
See previous release.
He was located on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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TPS civilian charged, Update, Further investigation leads to 22 new charges
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, the TPS posted a news release which said that Erin Maranan, 28, a temporary civilian clerk with the Forensic Identification Service of the Toronto Police Service, with three years' service, was charged with two counts of Breach of Trust.
It was alleged that:
- in February 2014 and September 2014, she committed a Breach of Trust by conducting unauthorized queries of the police database(s)
- these searches were not for official police business
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, as a result of further investigation, Erin Maranan, 28, of Thornhill, was charged with:
1) 20 counts of Breach of Trust
2) Perjury
3) Personation
She is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 1:30 p.m., room 206.
The investigation was carried out by TPS Professional Standards.
It was alleged that:
- in February 2014 and September 2014, she committed a Breach of Trust by conducting unauthorized queries of the police database(s)
- these searches were not for official police business
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, as a result of further investigation, Erin Maranan, 28, of Thornhill, was charged with:
1) 20 counts of Breach of Trust
2) Perjury
3) Personation
She is scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 1:30 p.m., room 206.
The investigation was carried out by TPS Professional Standards.
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Stephen McGann, 20, facing 15 charges in Human Trafficking Investigation, Police concerned there may be other victims, Man's photograph released
The Toronto Police Service Human Trafficking Enforcement Team would like to advise the public of a Human Trafficking investigation.
It is alleged that:
- a 17-year old girl met a man approximately a year ago, through the social media site Instagram
- two weeks ago, the man arranged to meet the girl
- the man met the girl, advised her that she could earn a lot of money working for him in the sex trade
- the man took the girl to a hotel in Mississauga
- the man took photographs of the girl in certain stages of undress and posted them on backpages.com, advertising for sexual services
- the man controlled all communications with the customers via text messages
- the man advised the girl what services were to be provided and the price to be charged for each service
- all the money was turned over to the man
- during this time, the girl introduced her 18-year-old friend to the man
- the man convinced the woman to work for him in the sex trade
- the man took the woman and the girl to a motel in Mississauga and introduced them to another man
- both men took photographs of the woman and girl and posted them on backpages.com, advertising for sexual services
On Saturday, October 15, 2016, a man was arrested.
Stephen McGann, 20, of Toronto has been charged with:
1) Trafficking in Persons under Eighteen years by Recruiting
2) Financial /Material Benefit/Trafficking Person under 18 years
3) Material Benefit from Sexual Services provided by Person under 18 years
4) Procuring/Person under 18 years
5) Procuring/Exercising Control over person under 18
6) Advertising another person’s sexual services
7) Print/Publish/Possess to publish Child Pornography
8) Import/Sell/Distribute, etc. Child Pornography
9) Unlawfully Possess Child Pornography
10) Trafficking in persons by Exercising Control, etc.
11) Financial/Material Benefit/Trafficking person over 18
12) Material Benefit from Sexual Services
13) Procuring/Recruit person to provide sexual services for consideration
14) Procuring/Exercising Control
15) Advertising another person’s sexual services
He was scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Monday, October 17, 2016, courtroom 412.
Police are concerned there may be other victims.
Police would like to encourage all affected individuals to come forward and report Human Trafficking occurrences to police. We want to make sure that everyone has access to support services and an exit strategy, regardless of their decision to proceed criminally.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, 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.
Human Trafficking means every person who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbours a person, or exercises control, direction or influence over the movements of a person, for the purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation, for a sexual purpose or a forced labour purpose. Victims can be men, women or children; can be Canadian citizens; and can be moved across local, provincial or national borders. They can be coerced through violence or the threat of violence against family and friends. The Human Trafficking Enforcement Team of Sex Crimes is dedicated to investigating these crimes against vulnerable members of society. For more information, please visit the Sex Crimes website.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is alleged that:
- a 17-year old girl met a man approximately a year ago, through the social media site Instagram
- two weeks ago, the man arranged to meet the girl
- the man met the girl, advised her that she could earn a lot of money working for him in the sex trade
- the man took the girl to a hotel in Mississauga
- the man took photographs of the girl in certain stages of undress and posted them on backpages.com, advertising for sexual services
- the man controlled all communications with the customers via text messages
- the man advised the girl what services were to be provided and the price to be charged for each service
- all the money was turned over to the man
- during this time, the girl introduced her 18-year-old friend to the man
- the man convinced the woman to work for him in the sex trade
- the man took the woman and the girl to a motel in Mississauga and introduced them to another man
- both men took photographs of the woman and girl and posted them on backpages.com, advertising for sexual services
On Saturday, October 15, 2016, a man was arrested.
Stephen McGann, 20, of Toronto has been charged with:
1) Trafficking in Persons under Eighteen years by Recruiting
2) Financial /Material Benefit/Trafficking Person under 18 years
3) Material Benefit from Sexual Services provided by Person under 18 years
4) Procuring/Person under 18 years
5) Procuring/Exercising Control over person under 18
6) Advertising another person’s sexual services
7) Print/Publish/Possess to publish Child Pornography
8) Import/Sell/Distribute, etc. Child Pornography
9) Unlawfully Possess Child Pornography
10) Trafficking in persons by Exercising Control, etc.
11) Financial/Material Benefit/Trafficking person over 18
12) Material Benefit from Sexual Services
13) Procuring/Recruit person to provide sexual services for consideration
14) Procuring/Exercising Control
15) Advertising another person’s sexual services
He was scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, on Monday, October 17, 2016, courtroom 412.
Police are concerned there may be other victims.
Police would like to encourage all affected individuals to come forward and report Human Trafficking occurrences to police. We want to make sure that everyone has access to support services and an exit strategy, regardless of their decision to proceed criminally.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, 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.
Human Trafficking means every person who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbours a person, or exercises control, direction or influence over the movements of a person, for the purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation, for a sexual purpose or a forced labour purpose. Victims can be men, women or children; can be Canadian citizens; and can be moved across local, provincial or national borders. They can be coerced through violence or the threat of violence against family and friends. The Human Trafficking Enforcement Team of Sex Crimes is dedicated to investigating these crimes against vulnerable members of society. For more information, please visit the Sex Crimes website.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing girl, Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area, Shayla Harp, 15,
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.
Shayla Harp, 15, was last seen on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 8:30 p.m., in the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area.
She is described as 5'2", thin build, brown eyes, long black hair with blue highlights.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Shayla Harp, 15, was last seen on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 8:30 p.m., in the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area.
She is described as 5'2", thin build, brown eyes, long black hair with blue highlights.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
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, Sherbourne Street and Gerrard Street East area, Dack Hayes, 85
The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.
Dack Hayes, 85, was last seen on Saturday, October 15, 2016, in the Sherbourne Street and Gerrard Street East area.
See previous release.
He was located on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Dack Hayes, 85, was last seen on Saturday, October 15, 2016, in the Sherbourne Street and Gerrard Street East area.
See previous release.
He was located on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Homicide #55/2016, Silverstone Drive and Albion Road
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 5:52 p.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting at Silverstone Drive and Albion Road.
It is reported that:
- a vehicle pulled up beside the victim's vehicle
- an occupant of the suspect vehicle began firing multiple shots at the victim's vehicle, then fled
- two men were taken to hospital via emergency run with life-threatening injuries
- one of the victims, a 28-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries
He was identified as Christian Saarah, 28, of Toronto.
The other victim, a 24-year-old man, remains in hospital in serious condition.
Investigators are appealing for assistance from anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting.
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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is reported that:
- a vehicle pulled up beside the victim's vehicle
- an occupant of the suspect vehicle began firing multiple shots at the victim's vehicle, then fled
- two men were taken to hospital via emergency run with life-threatening injuries
- one of the victims, a 28-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries
He was identified as Christian Saarah, 28, of Toronto.
The other victim, a 24-year-old man, remains in hospital in serious condition.
Investigators are appealing for assistance from anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting.
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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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#Fraudchat: Cyber Crime, Thursday, October 20, 2016, 1 p.m.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. It was created to educate internet users about online security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves. The campaign’s goal is to bring together all levels of government, the public and private sectors, and the international community, to help internet users be safer online.
Cyber Security Awareness Month aims to drastically reduce the number of Canadians falling victim to cybercrime by creating awareness, sharing prevention tips and creating informed internet users.
Most Canadian internet users feel vulnerable to online threats, yet many people take risks online, such as opening email from an unknown source or not protecting personal information stored on a computer. Take the time, this October, during Cyber Security Awareness Month, to review your online safety practices and follow #CSAM.
Today, at 1 p.m., we will be joined by special guests the Canadian Bankers Association, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, to answer questions regarding Cyber Crime. Members of the public can follow the Canadian Bankers Association, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association using the hashtags @CdnBankers, @Canantifraud and @CHLIA on Twitter.
To follow #fraudchat, members of the public simply need to log on to Twitter from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST and follow the #Fraudchat hashtag. An application such as “Tweetdeck,” which allows users to separately view tweets containing this hashtag, is also helpful in following the chat.
About #Fraudchat
#Fraudchat is a monthly Twitter chat that takes place on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST on Twitter. Launched in November 2012, this program seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Detective Gail Regan (@Reganfcu) and D/C Diane Kelly (@DKellyFCU) of the Financial Crimes Unit and members of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (@FSCOTweets & CSFOTweets).
Since November 2012, TPS Financial Crimes has partnered with the Financial Service Commission of Ontario to educate the public about financial crimes and fraud through the use of social media.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Cyber Security Awareness Month aims to drastically reduce the number of Canadians falling victim to cybercrime by creating awareness, sharing prevention tips and creating informed internet users.
Most Canadian internet users feel vulnerable to online threats, yet many people take risks online, such as opening email from an unknown source or not protecting personal information stored on a computer. Take the time, this October, during Cyber Security Awareness Month, to review your online safety practices and follow #CSAM.
Today, at 1 p.m., we will be joined by special guests the Canadian Bankers Association, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, to answer questions regarding Cyber Crime. Members of the public can follow the Canadian Bankers Association, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association using the hashtags @CdnBankers, @Canantifraud and @CHLIA on Twitter.
To follow #fraudchat, members of the public simply need to log on to Twitter from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST and follow the #Fraudchat hashtag. An application such as “Tweetdeck,” which allows users to separately view tweets containing this hashtag, is also helpful in following the chat.
About #Fraudchat
#Fraudchat is a monthly Twitter chat that takes place on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST on Twitter. Launched in November 2012, this program seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud. The moderators for this program are Detective Gail Regan (@Reganfcu) and D/C Diane Kelly (@DKellyFCU) of the Financial Crimes Unit and members of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (@FSCOTweets & CSFOTweets).
Since November 2012, TPS Financial Crimes has partnered with the Financial Service Commission of Ontario to educate the public about financial crimes and fraud through the use of social media.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Marijuana dispensary search warrant executed, 1625 Bayview Avenue, One man, two women, facing drug charges
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of arrests in a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Investigation.
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at approximately 2:35 p.m., officers from 53 Division Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant at Eden Medicinal Society, 1625 Bayview Avenue.
Three people were arrested:
Melissa McLennan, 24, of Toronto, was charged with:
1) Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
Jaime Cortez-Granilo, 24, of Toronto, was charged with:
1) Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
Katherine Woods, 24, of Toronto, was charged with:
1) Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
They are scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 9 a.m., room 114.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, 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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at approximately 2:35 p.m., officers from 53 Division Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant at Eden Medicinal Society, 1625 Bayview Avenue.
Three people were arrested:
Melissa McLennan, 24, of Toronto, was charged with:
1) Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
Jaime Cortez-Granilo, 24, of Toronto, was charged with:
1) Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
Katherine Woods, 24, of Toronto, was charged with:
1) Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
They are scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 9 a.m., room 114.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, 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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Woman wanted in Fraud investigation, Carolyn Michelle Solomon, 50, Photographs released
The Toronto Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public locating a woman wanted in a Fraud investigation.
It is alleged that:
- the current owner of Blue Mountain Travel sold travel services that were only partially provided, if at all
- she used customers' credit cards to purchase legitimate travel services for people unknown to the credit-card holder
- Carolyn Michelle Solomon, 50, of Toronto, was an employee of Blue Mountain Travel, prior to being the owner, and is known to use the aliases Michelle Durant, Carolyn Durant, Michelle Solomon and Michelle Miller.
On Friday, April 15, 2016, she was arrested and charged with:
1) Two counts of Fraud Over $5000
Since that time, after further investigation, she has been charged with:
1) Fraud – Under
2) Fail to Comply Recognizance
3) Two counts of False Pretense
4) Fail to Comply Undertaking
She had been arrested on Friday, April 8, 2016, and charged with offences unrelated to her ownership of Blue Mountain Travel:
1) Four counts of Fraud Over
2) Two counts of Making a False Statement to Procure Money
In addition to the charges previously laid in the Blue Mountain investigation, she is now wanted for:
1) Fraud – Under
2) Eight counts of Fail to Comply Recognizance
3) Fraud – Over
She is also wanted under a Surety Warrant.
It is further alleged that:
- on October 13, 2016, members of York Regional Police attempted to arrest her in the Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West area in Vaughan
- she fled the scene
- she was driving a gold 2007 Chrysler 200 with Ontario licence plate BZNE 248.
She is wanted for:
1) Dangerous Driving
2) Obstruct Police
3) Driving While Under Suspension
Investigators are strongly encouraging her to turn herself in to police.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Information can also be shared with Detective Ruth Moran at 416-808-7319 or by contacting 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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is alleged that:
- the current owner of Blue Mountain Travel sold travel services that were only partially provided, if at all
- she used customers' credit cards to purchase legitimate travel services for people unknown to the credit-card holder
- Carolyn Michelle Solomon, 50, of Toronto, was an employee of Blue Mountain Travel, prior to being the owner, and is known to use the aliases Michelle Durant, Carolyn Durant, Michelle Solomon and Michelle Miller.
On Friday, April 15, 2016, she was arrested and charged with:
1) Two counts of Fraud Over $5000
Since that time, after further investigation, she has been charged with:
1) Fraud – Under
2) Fail to Comply Recognizance
3) Two counts of False Pretense
4) Fail to Comply Undertaking
She had been arrested on Friday, April 8, 2016, and charged with offences unrelated to her ownership of Blue Mountain Travel:
1) Four counts of Fraud Over
2) Two counts of Making a False Statement to Procure Money
In addition to the charges previously laid in the Blue Mountain investigation, she is now wanted for:
1) Fraud – Under
2) Eight counts of Fail to Comply Recognizance
3) Fraud – Over
She is also wanted under a Surety Warrant.
It is further alleged that:
- on October 13, 2016, members of York Regional Police attempted to arrest her in the Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West area in Vaughan
- she fled the scene
- she was driving a gold 2007 Chrysler 200 with Ontario licence plate BZNE 248.
She is wanted for:
1) Dangerous Driving
2) Obstruct Police
3) Driving While Under Suspension
Investigators are strongly encouraging her to turn herself in to police.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Information can also be shared with Detective Ruth Moran at 416-808-7319 or by contacting 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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Man, 31, arrested for Assault, Yonge-Dundas Square
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 5:45 p.m., officers from 52 Division made an arrest in an Assault investigation.
It is alleged that:
- a 35-year-old man was sitting in Yonge-Dundas Square with his family
- a man approached the 35-year-old man from behind and tore the turban off his head
- the man made derogatory comments and left
- multiple witnesses in the area called police
Robin Kelly Skani, 31, of no fixed address, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) Assault
He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10 a.m., room 101.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, 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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is alleged that:
- a 35-year-old man was sitting in Yonge-Dundas Square with his family
- a man approached the 35-year-old man from behind and tore the turban off his head
- the man made derogatory comments and left
- multiple witnesses in the area called police
Robin Kelly Skani, 31, of no fixed address, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) Assault
He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10 a.m., room 101.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, 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.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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31 Division’s “Takedown Thursday,” John Okoro, 21
This is the latest instalment of 31 Division’s “Takedown Thursday.” We are requesting assistance locating John Okoro, 21, of Toronto.
He is wanted on a Warrant in the First instance for:
1) Robbery
2) Aggravated Assault
His photograph is now released.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
He is wanted on a Warrant in the First instance for:
1) Robbery
2) Aggravated Assault
His photograph is now released.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
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Police seek assistance identifying man wanted in armed robbery investigation, Sheppard Avenue East and Birchmount Road, Security camera video and images of wanted man released
Toronto Police Service Hold Up is seeking the public's assistance identifying a man involved in an armed robbery.
It is reported that:
- on Friday August 26, 2016, at approximately 12 p.m., a man entered a convenience store in the Sheppard Avenue East and Birchmount Road area
- the man posed as a customer, asking to purchase lottery tickets
- when it was time to pay, the man advised he would return with money
- a few minutes later, the man returned and approached the counter
- the man showed the victim a black handgun tucked in his front waistband and then made a demand for money
He is described as black, 20-30, and medium build.
Security camera images and video have been released.
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, 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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It is reported that:
- on Friday August 26, 2016, at approximately 12 p.m., a man entered a convenience store in the Sheppard Avenue East and Birchmount Road area
- the man posed as a customer, asking to purchase lottery tickets
- when it was time to pay, the man advised he would return with money
- a few minutes later, the man returned and approached the counter
- the man showed the victim a black handgun tucked in his front waistband and then made a demand for money
He is described as black, 20-30, and medium build.
Security camera images and video have been released.
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, 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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Man, 32, arrested, faces charges in two bank robberies
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in two bank robberies.
It is alleged that:
- on Friday, July 22, 2016, a man entered a bank in the Yonge Street/Sheppard Avenue area
- the man received money after showing a hold-up note indicating that he had a gun
It is further alleged that:
- on Friday, August 5, 2016, the same man entered a bank in the Eglinton Avenue/Yonge Street area
- the man received money after showing a hold-up note
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Andrew Davis, 32, of Mississauga, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) two counts of Robbery
He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
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It is alleged that:
- on Friday, July 22, 2016, a man entered a bank in the Yonge Street/Sheppard Avenue area
- the man received money after showing a hold-up note indicating that he had a gun
It is further alleged that:
- on Friday, August 5, 2016, the same man entered a bank in the Eglinton Avenue/Yonge Street area
- the man received money after showing a hold-up note
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Andrew Davis, 32, of Mississauga, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) two counts of Robbery
He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
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Two boys, one man, arrested for 17 Robberies in York and Toronto, Face total of 91 charges
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of the arrest of two boys and a man for 17 robberies in York and Toronto.
It is alleged that:
- between Friday, September 16, 2016, and Saturday, October 15, 2016, a series of retail robberies, three in York Region, 14, in Toronto, were committed by up to three males
- in each of the robberies, up to three males would enter the retail store wearing disguises
- one of the males would make a demand for money at gunpoint
On Monday, October 17, 2016, two 16-year old boys, both of Toronto, were arrested.
One was charged with:
1) 12 counts of Robbery while Armed with a Firearm
2) four counts of Robbery
3) 16 counts of Disguise with Intent
The other was charged with:
1) nine counts of Robbery while Armed with a Firearm
2) four counts of Robbery
3) 13 counts of Disguise with Intent
The were both scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 2201 Eglinton Avenue West, 10 a.m., courtroom 204.
The Young Persons cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Robert Scott Watson, 30, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) 13 counts of Robbery while Armed with a Firearm
2) four counts of Robbery
3) 13 counts of Disguise with Intent
4) two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation
5) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime - Under ($5000)
He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 2201 Eglinton Avenue West, 9 a.m., courtroom 202.
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It is alleged that:
- between Friday, September 16, 2016, and Saturday, October 15, 2016, a series of retail robberies, three in York Region, 14, in Toronto, were committed by up to three males
- in each of the robberies, up to three males would enter the retail store wearing disguises
- one of the males would make a demand for money at gunpoint
On Monday, October 17, 2016, two 16-year old boys, both of Toronto, were arrested.
One was charged with:
1) 12 counts of Robbery while Armed with a Firearm
2) four counts of Robbery
3) 16 counts of Disguise with Intent
The other was charged with:
1) nine counts of Robbery while Armed with a Firearm
2) four counts of Robbery
3) 13 counts of Disguise with Intent
The were both scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 2201 Eglinton Avenue West, 10 a.m., courtroom 204.
The Young Persons cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Robert Scott Watson, 30, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) 13 counts of Robbery while Armed with a Firearm
2) four counts of Robbery
3) 13 counts of Disguise with Intent
4) two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation
5) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime - Under ($5000)
He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 2201 Eglinton Avenue West, 9 a.m., courtroom 202.
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31 Division's "Takedown Thursday," Elizabeth Woodward, 57, Update, Woman surrenders to police, Faces four charges
On Thursday, June 9, 2016, 31 Division requested the public's assistance locating Elizabeth Woodward, 57, of Toronto.
On Friday, August 5, 2016, she surrendered to police. She has been charged with:
1) Dangerous Operation
2) Assault with Weapon
3) Theft Under
4) Fail to Stop Scene of Accident
She appeared in court at College Park , on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, courtroom 507.
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On Friday, August 5, 2016, she surrendered to police. She has been charged with:
1) Dangerous Operation
2) Assault with Weapon
3) Theft Under
4) Fail to Stop Scene of Accident
She appeared in court at College Park , on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, courtroom 507.
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Missing girl located, Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area, Shayla Harp, 15
The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing girl.
Shayla Harp, 15, was last seen on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 8:30 p.m., in the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area.
See previous release.
She was located on Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
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Shayla Harp, 15, was last seen on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 8:30 p.m., in the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area.
See previous release.
She was located on Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
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Henrique Mateus, 43, charged in Child Pornography investigation, Police concerned there may be other victims, Photograph of man released
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, as part of an investigation into the distribution of child sex abuse images, members of the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Jane Street/Lawrence Avenue West area.
It is alleged that:
- during the execution of the search warrant, officers located images and videos of children being sexually abused
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Henrique Mateus, 43, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) Possession of Child Pornography
2) Access Child Pornography
3) Make Available Child Pornography
4) Possession of Child Pornography
He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 9 a.m., courtroom 101.
Police believe he may have had contact with children over the past four years in the Jane Street/Lawrence Avenue West area.
Police are concerned there may be other victims.
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, or 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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It is alleged that:
- during the execution of the search warrant, officers located images and videos of children being sexually abused
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Henrique Mateus, 43, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:
1) Possession of Child Pornography
2) Access Child Pornography
3) Make Available Child Pornography
4) Possession of Child Pornography
He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 9 a.m., courtroom 101.
Police believe he may have had contact with children over the past four years in the Jane Street/Lawrence Avenue West area.
Police are concerned there may be other victims.
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, or 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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