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Man faces 15 charges in drug investigation, Sawed-off shotgun seized

November 19, 2013, 10:45 am
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On Monday, November 18, 2013, members of the Drug Squad arrested a man in a drug trafficking investigation.

It is alleged that:

- the accused was trafficking powder cocaine in the Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East area.

- a C.D.S.A. search warrant was executed at the accused's home and the following was seized: powder cocaine, scales and packaging, a Winchester 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun, 31 rounds of .32 calibre ammunition, seven 12-gauge shotgun shells

Jermaine Douglas, 31, of Toronto, is charged with:

1. four counts of Traffic in Cocaine
2. five counts of Possession of Proceeds of Crime
3. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
4. Careless Storage of Firearm
5. Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
6. Possession of a Loaded or Prohibited Firearm
7. Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
8. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

The accused appeared in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, November 19, 2013.

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Missing man and woman, Kiro Blagoevski, 84, and Pavlina Blagoevski, 82

November 20, 2013, 4:52 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man and woman.

Kiro Blagoevski, 84, and Pavlina Blagoevski, 82, were last seen on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at approximately 5:40 p.m., in the Brimely Road and Sheppard Avenue East area. They were driving a green 2003 Ford Focus with Ontario licence plate BAMD 211.

Kiro Blagoevski is described as white, 5'9", 150 lbs., has a moustache and wears glasses.

Pavlina Blagoevski is described as white, 5', 119 lbs., with a small build.

It is believed the couple were headed to a mall on Warden Avenue east of Eglinton Avenue East.

Police are concerned for their 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, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Media advisory, Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Police headquarters, Service Awards recognize 86 TPS members and 31 community members for unselfish acts of bravery, courage, exceptional performance of duty and dedicated service to the community

November 20, 2013, 5:52 am
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On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., in the lobby of police headquarters, 86 members of the Toronto Police Service and 31 members of our community will be recognized for unselfish acts of bravery, courage, exceptional performance of duty and for dedicated service to the community.

The presentations will be made by Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board and Deputy Chief Peter Sloly on behalf of Chief William Blair.

Click here for award program.

For further information, please contact Deborah Chase at 416-808-7096 or Corporate Communications at 416-808-7100.

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Missing girl, Lynecia Blugh, 14

November 20, 2013, 5:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Lynecia Blugh, 14, was last seen on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 1 p.m., after leaving her residence in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area.

She is described as black, 5'6", 125 lbs., with braided black hair. She was last seen wearing a black-and-red varsity-style jacket, blue jeans and red-and-white Air Jordan running shoes.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Two men face 20 charges in arson investigation

November 20, 2013, 8:49 am
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Between September 2013 and November 2013, an investigation has been underway into a series of five fires, that primarily occurred in the downtown area.

It is reported that the fires occurred on:

September 18, 2013, in the Liberty Street/Fraser Avenue area
September 30, 203, in the Liberty Street/Fraser Avenue area
October 10, 2013, in the Old Weston Road/St Clair Avenue West area
October 9, 2013, in the Richmond Street West/Peter Street area
November 5, 2013, in the King Street/Brant Street area

On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, officers on patrol stopped a vehicle.

It is alleged that:

- as a result of the vehicle stop, a homemade-type pipe bomb was located in the vehicle

- the driver and passagner were arrested

- the ETF Bomb Disposal Unit was called and detonated the device in the King Street West and Peter Street area

David Pereira, 36, of Toronto, and Craig Stewart, 44, of Newmarket, have each been charged with:

1. Using Explosives
2. Unlawful Possession of Explosives
3. Possession of Incendiary
4. five counts of Arson Damage to Property
5. Using Explosives

Craig Stewart is additionally charged with:

1. Possession of an Explosive Substance Contrary to Prohibition Order
2. Fail To Comply Recognizance

Both accused appeared in court at Old City Hall on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 10 a.m., room 101.

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Homicide #8/2008, Third man charged with First-Degree Murder

November 20, 2013, 10:00 am
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On Friday February 22, 2008, at 9:40 p.m., police received a call for a shooting on Golfhaven Drive.

See previous release.

On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Ron Joseph Williams, 26, of St Lucia, was extradited to Toronto and charged with:

1. First-Degree Murder.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 2 p.m.

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Missing man located, Sean Dalton, 37

November 20, 2013, 11:12 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Sean Dalton, 37, was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at his home near Finch Avenue West and Wilmington Avenue.

See previous release.

Sean Dalton was located on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at approximately 5:15 p.m.

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Media advisory, Wednesday, November 19, 2013, 3:45 p.m., 42 Division, 242 Milner Avenue, Media scrum, Missing man and woman, Kiro Blagoevski, 84, and Pavlina Blagoevski, 82

November 20, 2013, 11:42 am
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Elopee, Maanii Oakes, 14

November 20, 2013, 3:37 pm
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a female elopee.

Maanii Oakes, 14, was last seen on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue area.

She is described as white, 5'8", approximately 115 lbs., with brown eyes, dyed green hair, with a tattoo of two arrows on her right arm.

Police are concerned for her 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, 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.

An elopee is defined as a person who leaves a facility without permission or notification.

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Missing woman, Jang Soon Park, 79

November 20, 2013, 2:55 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to request the public's assistance locating a missing woman.

Jang Soon Park, 79, was last seen on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at approximately 11 a.m., at the Downsview TTC station.

She is described as Asian, 5'9", 95 lbs., with collar-length black hair. She was last seen wearing black shoes, black pants and a light blue winter coat with no hood. She was carrying a white shopping bag containing food.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Media advisory, Thursday, November 21, 2013, 11 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, Chief's Gala cheque presentation to Victim Services Toronto

November 21, 2013, 2:00 am
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On Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 11 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Chief William Blair will present a cheque for $204,215.88 to Victim Services Toronto.

The cheque represents proceeds of the Chief's Gala in support of Victim Services Toronto, held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the Liberty Grand.

For further information, please contact Brian Moniz at 416-808-7867.

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Elopee located, Maanii Oakes, 14

November 21, 2013, 7:51 am
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The Toronto Police Service was seeking the public's assistance locating a female elopee.

Maanii Oakes, 14, was last seen on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue area.

See previous release.

She was located on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, in the evening hours.

An elopee is defined as a person who leaves a facility without permission or notification.

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Missing man and woman located, Kiro Blagoevski, 84, and Pavlina Blagoevski, 82

November 21, 2013, 7:54 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man and woman.

Kiro Blagoevski, 84, and Pavlina Blagoevski, 82, were last seen on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at approximately 5:40 p.m., in the Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue East area.

See previous release.

They were located on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, in the evening hours.

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Fatal collision #54/2013, Yukon Lane at Sheppard Avenue West, Driver charged, Police seek witnesses

November 21, 2013, 7:57 am
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On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 9:37 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Yukon Lane and Sheppard Avenue West.

It is alleged that:

− a 20-year-old man was driving a 1992 BMW 325, westbound on Sheppard Avenue West, approaching Yukon Lane

- a 24-year-old man was attempting to cross Sheppard Avenue West, from the north side to the south side, on the west side of the intersection, on a bicycle

- the cyclist was struck by the BMW, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

- the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to Traffic Services for investigation

The driver has been charged with:

1. Dangerous driving causing death
2. Criminal negligence causing death

The driver has been identified as Aleksey Aleksev, 20, of Toronto. He was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, November 21, 2013, Toronto North Courts, 1000 Finch Avenue West, court room 301 at 10 a.m.

Police are also requesting that the six people who assisted the cyclist at the scene contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Man arrested in connection with sexual assault investigation, Muhammed Qureshi, 64, Police believe there may be other victims

November 21, 2013, 8:26 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Monday, September 23, 2013, a woman attended Opticon Optical, 1165 St. Clair Avenue West, for an eye examination

- a man fraudulently identified himself as a certified optometrist and performed the exam

- during the exam, he sexually assaulted her

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Muhammed Qureshi, 64, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:

1) Sexual assault
2) Fraud - under ($5,000)
3) Personation with intent
4) Forgery
5) Uttering forged document

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, 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 defined by the Criminal Code of Canada as 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 Unit website.

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Piano teacher charged in sexual assault investigation, Police believe there may be other victims

November 21, 2013, 8:33 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- between 2006 and 2013, a number of young girls were sexually assaulted by the accused as he was giving piano lessons

- the lessons took place in the accused's basement in the Church Avenue/Yonge Street area

On Friday, October 11, 2013, Lap-Wah Ng, 69, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. Sexual Assault
2. Sexual Interference

He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

On Thursday, November 21, 2013, a search warrant was executed at the accused's home.

It is further alleged that:

- two computer systems were seized

Police believe there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

A sexual assault is defined by the Criminal Code of Canada as 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 Unit website.

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Arrest made in sexual assault investigation, Ahmed Abdullatif Khan, 20, Police believe there may be more victims

November 21, 2013, 8:41 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of an arrest in a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- between Friday, November 15, 2013, and Sunday, November 17, 2013, a man visited Seneca College, Newham Campus, at 1760 Finch Avenue East

- in the early hours of Saturday, November 16, 2013, he introduced himself to a woman

- the two had a brief conversation, then he sexually assaulted her

- in the early hours of Sunday, November 17, 2013, he introduced himself to a different woman

- after a brief conversation, he sexually assaulted the second woman

Ahmed Khan, 20, of Toronto, was arrested and has been charged with:

1. two counts of Forcible Confinement
2. two counts of Sexual Assault
3. assault

His next court appearance was scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 10 a.m., room 306, at 1000 Finch Avenue West.

Police believe that there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Missing girl, Nevitha Selvarajah, 15

November 21, 2013, 8:59 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing girl.

Nevitha Selvarajah, 15, was last seen on Friday, November 1, 2013, at around 5 a.m., in the Rathburn Road and The East Mall area.

She is described as brown, 5'6", 105 lbs., with a thin build and brown eyes.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Missing woman located, Jang Soon Park, 79

November 21, 2013, 9:03 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Jang Soon Park, 79, was reported missing on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at approximately 11 a.m.

See previous release.

She was located on Wednesday, November, 20, 2013, at approximately 6:30 p.m.

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Public safety alert, Stolen medication Bay Street and College Street

November 21, 2013, 9:07 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of stolen medication.

On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., a quantity of Clonazepam was stolen from 777 Bay Street.

Members of the public are advised that these drugs, in this quantity, can pose a serious health risk.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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