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Assistance sought identifying man in Sexual Assault investigation, Keele Street/Eglinton Avenue West area, Update, Johnathan Clarke, 26, surrendered to police, Charged with three counts of Sexual Assault

January 24, 2017, 3:54 pm
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On Sunday, January 22, 2017, the Toronto Police Service announced it was requesting the public’s assistance with a Sexual Assault investigation.

It was alleged that:

- on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a girl, 17, was sexually assaulted by a man in the Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue West area

- moments later, two 16-year-old girls were sexually assaulted by the same man a short distance away

- he was last seen walking eastbound on Eglinton Avenue

- in both instances, the man attempted to engage the girls in conversation prior to the assaults

See previous news release.

On Monday, January 23, 2017, shortly after 9 p.m., the Toronto Police Service sought the public's assistance identifying this man by releasing security camera images of the man via social media.

On the morning of Tuesday, January 24, 2017, Johnathan Clarke, 26, of Toronto, surrendered to police. He is charged with:

1) three counts of Sexual Assault

He was scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 3 p.m., courtroom 206.

Police are concerned there may be other victims.

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.


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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Missing girl, Sheppard Avenue East/McCowan Road area, Symphani Barclay, 16

January 25, 2017, 5:25 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Symphani Barclay, 16, was last seen on Monday, January 24, 2017, at 7 a.m., in the Sheppard Avenue East/McCowan Road area.

She is described as 5'1", 120 lbs., with medium-length black hair. She was wearing a school uniform kilt, a white shirt, a black knee-length winter coat, and brown boots. She was carrying a large black purse.

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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Two men arrested in Sexual Assault investigation, College Street Bar, 574 College Street, Update, Two men face 16 charges, including Gang Sexual Assault

January 25, 2017, 6:04 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of two arrests in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on the evening of Wednesday, December 14, 2016, into the early morning hours of Thursday, December 15, 2016, a 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and forcibly confined inside the College Street Bar at 574 College Street.

- the woman was given illicit drugs and alcohol while inside the establishment

In December 2016, Enzo De Jesus Carrasco, 31, and Gavin MacMillan, 41, both of Toronto, were arrested and charged by 14 Division.

As a result of further information that came to light through a continued police investigation involving the same complainant, TPS Sex Crimes took over the investigation.

On Monday, January 23, 2017, both men were arrested and charged with the following offences. These represent all current criminal charges.

Enzo De Jesus Carrasco, 31, of Toronto, was charged with:

1) four counts of Gang Sexual Assault
2) Forcible Confinement
3) Trafficking in Schedule Substance (Schedule I)
4) three counts of Sexual Assault

Gavin MacMillan, then 41, of Toronto, was charged with:

1) four counts of Gang Sexual Assault
2) Forcible Confinement
3) Trafficking in Schedule Substance (Schedule I)
4) Fail to Comply with Recognizance

They appeared in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.

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, 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.


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


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Missing girl located, Brimorton Drive/McCowan Road area, Trisha Grayston, 15

January 24, 2017, 5:36 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing girl.

Trisha Grayston, 15, was last seen on Monday, January 16, 2017, in the Brimorton Drive and McCowan Road area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.


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Media advisory, Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:45 a.m., Toronto Police Service Headquarters, 2nd floor auditorium, Transformational Task Force Action Plan technical briefing

January 25, 2017, 8:59 am
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The Transformational Task Force will table its "Action Plan: The Way Forward," with the Toronto Police Services Board at its meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Before the Board meeting, accredited media are invited to a technical briefing on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 10:45 a.m., in the 2nd floor auditorium at Police Headquarters.

The briefing will include an overview of the Action Plan, a presentation by Task Force members and an on-the-record discussion with Chief Mark Saunders and TPSB Chair Andy Pringle.

All content from the technical briefing will be under embargo until 1 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Media are requested to R.S.V.P in advance to Sanjeet Kaur, Corporate Communications, at 416-808-7817 or sanjeet.kaur@torontopolice.on.ca.

Accreditation will be checked on arrival.

For more information, please contact Meaghan Gray at meaghan.gray@torontopolice.on.ca.


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Man, 30, charged in investigation into Threatening Death to Parking Enforcement Officer, Scollard Street and Bay Street area

January 25, 2017, 9:46 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a Threatening Death investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Parking Enforcement Officer was conducting her duties in the Scollard Street and Bay Street area

- the Parking Enforcement Officer placed a ticket on the windshield of a car which was parked illegally on Scollard Street

- at this point, the Parking Enforcement Officer was confronted by the male owner of the vehicle

- the man became verbally abusive, and threatened the officer

- police were called, they attended a nearby address, and located the man

Andrea Gargarella, 30, of Toronto, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1) Threatening Death

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.


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55 Division's "Wanted Wednesday," Scotty Hore, 23

January 25, 2017, 10:01 am
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55 Division's Crime Management Team, in the latest edition of "Wanted Wednesday," is searching for Scotty Hore, 23, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) Threatening Bodily Harm
2) Assault
3) Fail to Comply – Recognizance

He is described as 5'7", 145 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes.

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, 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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Two men arrested in Human Trafficking investigation, Stephen McGann, 20, faces 15 charges, Dondre Jamari Hibbert, 20, faces 15 charges

January 25, 2017, 10:35 am
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On Saturday, October 15, 2016, the Toronto Police Service Human Trafficking Enforcement Team started an investigation.

It is alleged that:

- a 17-year-old girl met a man named Dondre Jamari Hibbert, also known by the alias “Jinx,” through the social media site Instagram approximately one year before

- on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, he asked to meet the girl and she agreed

- he met with the girl and told her that she could make a lot of money working for him in the sex trade

- the man transported the girl to the Monte Carlo Inn in Mississauga and took photos of her 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 and told the girl what services were to be provided and the prices to be charged

- all the money was turned over to the man

- during this time, the 17-year-old girl introduced her 18-year-old friend to the man and he convinced her to work for him in the sex trade

- the man transported the girl and woman to the Studio Six Motel in Mississauga and were introduced to another man, Stephen McGann

- both men took photos of the girl and woman and posted them on backpages.com, advertising for sexual services

- a short time later, both were transported to the Knights Inn in Toronto. At this point, Hibbert turned both females over to the control of McGann

- he then took photos of the girl and woman in certain stages of undress and posted them on backpages.com, advertising for sexual services

- he then controlled all communications with the customers via text messages and told the girl and woman what services were to be provided and the prices to be charged

- all money was turned over to him

On Saturday, October 15, 2016, an anonymous caller contacted police, advising there were two females in a room at the Knights Inn Motel with numerous men coming in and out of the room. Officers from 43 Division attended the motel and were able to intervene and locate the girl and woman. Two men were 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 appeared in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Monday, October 17, 2016, courtroom 412.

A Warrant in the First was issued on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 for Dondre Jamari Hibbert.

On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, he surrendered to police at 41 Division.

Dondre Jamari Hibbert, 20, of Pickering, was 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 appeared in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 10 a.m.

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.


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Media advisory, Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 4 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery News conference Multiple guns recovered along with high-capacity magazines

January 25, 2017, 11:01 am
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On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 4 p.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Inspector Peter Moreira, Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, will update the media on yesterday's execution of five search warrants in which multiple firearms were recovered along with numerous high-capacity magazines.

The firearms and high-capacity magazines will be on display.

The news conference will be available of the TOC and will be live-streamed.


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Nine firearms and high-capacity magazines recovered, Three people arrested, face 107 charges

January 25, 2017, 1:05 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of three arrests in a firearm investigation.

On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the Toronto Police Service executed five Criminal Code search warrants in Toronto.

It is alleged that officers recovered:

- .40 calibre Px4 Storm Beretta semi-automatic
- 9mm Desert Eagle semi-automatic
- Glock 27 .40 calibre semi-automatic
- Glock 23 .40 calibre semi-automatic
- Hopkins and Allen Dictator revolver
- Glock 26 9mm semi-automatic
- Glock 30 .45 calibre semi-automatic
- .223 calibre AR carbine (black)
- .223 calibre AR carbine (black)

Junior Richardson, 38, of Toronto was arrested. He was charged with:

1) nine counts of Possession Of A Firearm Knowing Its Possession Is Unauthorized
2) nine counts of Possession For The Purpose Of Weapons Trafficking
3) nine counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device Or Ammunition Obtained By Crime
4) nine counts of Unauthorized Possession of A Firearm
5) nine counts of Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited Or Restricted Weapon Obtain
6) Careless Storage of Firearm
7) Careless Storage of Prohibited Device
8) four counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance For The Purpose Of Traffic Cocaine
9) four counts of Possession in Contravention of Prohibition Order


Kathryn Concepcion, 36, of Toronto, was arrested. She was charged with:

1) nine counts of Possession Of A Firearm Knowing Its Possession Is Unauthorized
2) nine counts of Possession For The Purpose Of Weapons Trafficking
3) nine counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device Or Ammunition Obtained By Crime
4) nine counts of Unauthorized Possession of A Firearm
5) nine counts of Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited Or Restricted Weapon Obtain
6) Careless Storage of Firearm
7) Careless Storage of Prohibited Device
8) Four counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance For The Purpose Of Traffic Cocaine


Everton Curling, 52, of Toronto, was arrested. He was charged with:

1) Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance For The Purpose of Traffic - Cocaine

All three people appeared in court at Old City Hall on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

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, 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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Assistance sought locating wanted man, Sabri Essa, 31, Photograph released

January 25, 2017, 1:34 pm
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51 Division is requesting assistance locating Sabri Essa, 31.

He is wanted on Warrants with both the Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police for:

1) Possess Schedule II Substance
2) Four counts of Driving While Disqualified
3) Fail to Appear
4) Fail to Comply with Recognizance
5) Criminal Harassment

He is described as 5’10”, 160 lbs., thin build, short black hair, and a black goatee.

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, 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, Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:45 a.m., Toronto Police Service Headquarters, 2nd floor auditorium, Transformational Task Force Action Plan technical briefing

January 26, 2017, 1:59 am
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The Transformational Task Force will table its "Action Plan: The Way Forward," with the Toronto Police Services Board at its meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Before the Board meeting, accredited media are invited to a technical briefing on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 10:45 a.m., in the 2nd floor auditorium at Police Headquarters.

The briefing will include an overview of the Action Plan, a presentation by Task Force members and an on-the-record discussion with Chief Mark Saunders and TPSB Chair Andy Pringle.

All content from the technical briefing will be under embargo until 1 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Media are requested to R.S.V.P in advance to Sanjeet Kaur, Corporate Communications, at 416-808-7817 or sanjeet.kaur@torontopolice.on.ca.

Accreditation will be checked on arrival.

For more information, please contact Meaghan Gray at meaghan.gray@torontopolice.on.ca.


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33 Division's "Wanted Person of the Week," Jeremy Edwards, 36

January 26, 2017, 6:58 am
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The 33 Division Warrant office is requesting the public's assistance locating Jeremy Edwards, 36, of Toronto.

He is wanted for:

1) two counts of Uttering Threats

He is described as 5'9", 155 lbs., brown eyes, black hair.

His photograph has been released.

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.


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Public Safety Alert, Distraction and pickpocket thefts throughout Etobicoke, Security camera images of two women released

January 26, 2017, 7:21 am
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Between Sunday, December 4, 2016 and Friday, January 20, 2017, there have been multiple reports from the public regarding their wallets and financial cards being stolen while in their possession.

It has been reported that:

- between Sunday, December 4, 2016, and Thursday, January 5, 2017, there have been five reports of people dining in the south Etobicoke area

- they have had their wallets taken from their purse/coat pockets while it was hanging on the back of the dining chair

- the person would back their chair up to the back of the victim's chair

- the person would then pretend to reach into their jacket pockets

- the person would then reach under, and into, the victim's purse or coat pocket

It is further reported that:

- on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 12 p.m., a 58-year-old woman was was shopping at Cloverdale Mall, at 250 The East Mall

- the woman was leaving the mall when a woman, walking in front her, deliberately dropped some papers

- the woman held the mall door open to assist the woman who dropped the papers

- another woman who was directly behind the victim, unzipped the victim's purse and took her wallet

- both woman then fled

- a review of security camera footage revealed that one of the woman peered over the victim's shoulder while she completed her last purchase. This allowed the woman to obtain the PIN for her credit card

- both women followed the victim towards the exit and got into position to perform the distraction theft

Police are seeking the public's assistance identifying the two women involved in this investigation.

Police are reminding the public to be aware of their personal belongings at all times and to make an effort to protect their PINs while conducting purchases using their financial cards.

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, 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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Good Samaritans sought, King Street West/Jameson Avenue

January 26, 2017, 9:45 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to speak with the Good Samaritans who assisted with the arrest of an alleged impaired driver.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 12:37 a.m., officers attempted to stop a car in the Queen Street West/Roncesvalles Avenue area

- the male driver refused to stop and fled

- the driver subsequently crashed his car in the King Street West/Jameson Avenue area,

- the driver abandoned his car and fled on foot

- during the foot pursuit, several Good Samaritans along the way pointed out the fleeing man to police

- with their assistance, the police were able to arrest the man

Police would like to speak with the Good Samaritans, especially the man who witnessed the collision.

Satnam Singh Khakh, 32, of Toronto, is charged with:

1) Flight from Police
2) Impaired Driving
3) Refuse Breath Sample-Approved Instrument
4) Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
5) Possession of Marihuana CDSA
6) two counts of Fail to Comply Probation

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 10 am

The Good Samaritans, along with anyone else with information, are 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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Missing woman, Nathalie Picard

January 26, 2017, 9:57 am
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The Terrebonne/Ste-Anne-des-Plaines/Bois-des-Filion intermunicipal police department has asked the Toronto Police Service to post the following release:

Police would like to request the public's assistance locating Nathalie Picard who is missing from Terrebonne, Quebec.

The Terrebonne/Ste-Anne-des-Plaines/Bois-des-Filion intermunicipal police department, in the course of the investigation, was able to collect evidence that this woman might be in the Toronto area, more precisely around the York University campus.

On December 13 2016, Nathalie Picard was reported missing by her husband. She was last seen at a temporary refuge in Terrebonne, Quebec. The couple was on a temporary break.

Police know that her debit card was used at these locations: Motel Super 5 Inn in Mississauga and withdrawal attempts were made on the York University campus, at a Scotia Bank in North York, and also in the Old Toronto area and Queen Street West.

Her family is very worried about her safety, considering that she has no known relatives in this area and that she doesn’t have any resources that they know about.

Anyone with information that can help to locate this woman is asked to contact the Terrebonne / Ste-Anne-des-Plaines / Bois-des-Filion intermunicipal police department at 450 471-4121 with reference to file number TRB-161213-010.
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Transformational Task Forces Announces Modernization Plan for Toronto Police Service, “Action Plan’s new model places communities at the core”

January 26, 2017, 10:00 am
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The Transformational Task Force, co-chaired by Andy Pringle, Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board and Mark Saunders, Chief of the Toronto Police Service, released its final report today - “Action Plan: The Way Forward.”

Mandated to look beyond the way policing is currently done in Toronto, the Transformational Task Force has proposed a modernized policing model for the city that is innovative, sustainable, and affordable. This model will place communities at its core, be intelligence-led, optimize the use of resources and technology, and embrace partnerships as a means of enhancing capacity and capability.

Modernizing the Service will be realized by transforming how we relate to the public, how we deliver our services, access to service, affordability and sustainability, and culture change.

The Action Plan is about:

1. Neighbourhood-centric policing and how that approach will result in improved community safety
2. Working with partners, communities and members to keep Toronto the best and safest place to be
3. A smarter approach to policing
4. Maximizing the use of technology to be more efficient and effective in policing
5. Being transparent and accountable about how we modernize

About the Action Plan: The Way Forward

The Transformational Task Force conducted a comprehensive review of policing in Toronto. A vision document, “The Way Forward: Modernizing Community Safety in Toronto Interim Report”, was tabled with the Toronto Police Services Board in the summer of 2016. Over the next several months, significant work was done to obtain feedback - through consultations, livestreams, town halls, informal conversations, focus groups and working groups - which validated 24 recommendations. Eight new recommendations were added because of feedback from the public, communities and the Service.

To read more about this and the entire Action Plan: The Way Forward, visit The Way Forward.

For more information, please contact Meaghan Gray at meaghan.gray@torontopolice.on.ca
 
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Task Force Co-Chairs

“Our Action Plan is first and foremost about a smarter approach to policing. Over the coming months and years, the Service will focus on significant changes on where the public needs us the most, embracing partnerships to create safe communities and better meeting the needs of our complex city.”
~ Mark Saunders, Chief of Toronto Police Service

“This final report is the culmination of tremendous work done by volunteers and members of the Service. With this Action Plan, I look forward to seeing the Service embark on modernizing community safety for the City of Toronto. And as Chair of The Toronto Police Services Board, the Board will hold the Service accountable to deliver real change.”
~ Andy Pringle, Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board

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Task Force Members

“Our time on the Task Force has been an opportunity unprecedented in our careers. We shared with Service members and community members this incredible honour of shaping a vision for the modernization of policing in the City of Toronto with a steadfast commitment to public safety and the well-being of our Service members. We are excited to begin this next phase of the strategy to further engage Service members in proofs of concept and welcome the input of our communities. We believe that community safety is everyone’s responsibility and we look forward to continuing to build many new partnerships that will help keep Toronto the best and safest place to be.”
~Mark Barkley, Superintendent, Toronto Police Service and Barbara McLean, Superintendent, Toronto Police Service


“It’s not every day that a young person, with a passion for community building and improving the strained relationships in our most marginalized communities, gets a seat at the table to share the very real and lived experiences of those most vulnerable in our city. It’s been a privilege and great opportunity to serve on the Task Force. I’m confident that we have delivered a definitive action plan that addresses trust and a new operational model that will enable TPS to provide a pro-active, community-focused model of policing. The challenge will now be to follow through on these recommendations in a way that meets community expectations.”
~Idil Burale, Associate at MaRS Solutions lab and community advocate


“This is an important moment in our city's history. I believe the appetite for change is strong within the community, stakeholders, governments and the Service itself and there is unprecedented alignment on the vision and the direction. In the weeks and months ahead I look forward to seeing the progress made. Implementing a new model of policing will be, at times, challenging but I am confident there now exists the key ingredients for success, a vison, a plan, and most importantly the will to accept change.”
~Michelle DiEmanuele, President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners


"I look forward to the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report. This report is the result of the hard work and commitment of the public members and the service members of the Task Force. Over the past twelve months, I have been particularly impressed with the expertise, knowledge, and dedication of the Service members and am confident that the same level of commitment will be applied to the significant work required in the future. I am equally confident that this report will be the catalyst for significant improvements which will benefit the public and Service members.”
~ Jeff Griffiths, Former City Council Auditor General


“This final report of the Transformational Task Force is the culmination of the contributions of diverse opinions and experiences of individuals who truly care about the future of policing in the dynamic City of Toronto. It became increasingly obvious that transformation as opposed to “change” in an organization governed by strict legislation to ensure the safety of its residents is a daunting task. However, the TTF has laid a foundation for a realistic approach that will require a minimum of three years to have the desired positive impact. The proposed ongoing evaluation and monitoring of progress in which the community plays an official role is perhaps unprecedented. I sincerely hope that the diverse communities in Toronto and the Toronto Police Services truly work in a spirit of partnership and mutual respect in addressing the multifaceted nature of the task at hand”.
~Ken Jeffers, Member, Toronto Police Services Board

 
“It’s hard to find another example of a public service that weaves its way into as many aspects of urban life than policing. Recognizing that, our task force recommended a series of reforms designed to build a new era of effectiveness and efficiency for the TPS, but also to increase trust and accountability between the Service and the residents it serves.”
~ Sevaun Palvetzian, CEO of CivicAction


"It was important to all of the Task Force members, volunteers and members of the Service, that we designed a new model that was efficient and sustainable. The new model focuses on the Service placing the community at the centre and on core policing. This makes sense because it responds to what was heard during the consultations and opens up the ability to work with other agencies who are interested in community safety."
~ David Soknacki, Former member of Toronto City Council and Chair of the Budget Advisory Committee
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31 Division's "Takedown Thursday," Ahmed Shkais, 21

January 26, 2017, 12:35 pm
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This is the latest instalment of 31 Division's "Takedown Thursday." We are requesting the public's assistance locating Ahmed Shkais, 21, of Toronto.

He is wanted on Warrants for:

1) Possession of Property obtained by Crime Over
2) two counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance

His photograph has been 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.

For further information, please visit our 31 Division Facebook page and the 31 Division website.


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


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing boy located, Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue West area, Tyler Yanaky, 13

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Missing girl located, Lawrence Avenue West and Avenue Road area, Cassandra Tyler, 15

January 26, 2017, 1:10 pm
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