Tag: toronto crime

Toronto’s Plan to Decriminalize Hard Drugs an ‘Absolute Disaster,’ Says Ontario Premier

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has vowed to fight Toronto’s plan to decriminalize hard drugs, calling it an “absolute disaster” for the city. “Craziest thing I’ve ever heard,” Mr. Ford said. “Go out to Vancouver, go out to San Francisco.” “I will do everything I can to fight this,” stated the premier. “Again, this goes up…


Toronto Police Seek Homicide Suspect in Assault That Killed Former CBC Producer

Toronto police are seeking homicide suspect Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, age 43, of Toronto, who is wanted for manslaughter in an assault that led to the death of 73-year-old retired CBC producer Michael Finlay. Finlay was a 31-year veteran with the public broadcaster. He died on Jan. 31 as a result of injury he suffered during an…


Police Release Video of Apprehension of Suspects in Armed Robberies, Ask Public for Witnesses

York Regional Police (YRP) have released an aerial video of officers giving chase and apprehending four suspects believed responsible for a string of armed robberies in various areas around Toronto. Police have asked the public to come forward if they witnessed any of the robberies or have relevant cellphone, dashcam, or video surveillance. The video, released…


Toronto Police Arrest Four 13-Year-Old Boys in Alleged Transit Swarming Attack

The Toronto Police are advising that they have arrested four 13-year-old boys in the alleged swarming attack of two Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) employees. The police, in a news release issued Jan. 24, said they conducted an “extensive investigation” and reviewed TTC video surveillance footage, leading to the arrest of four male youths. According to…


Eight Teen Girls Charged in Stabbing Death Likely Wanted Victim’s Bottle of Alcohol, Say Police

Eight young females have been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old Toronto man, Toronto Police Homicide Detective Sergeant Terry Browne said at a news conference on Dec. 21. He said it is believed the girls were trying to get a bottle of alcohol from the victim. “Eight young girls and…


Eight Teen Girls Charged in Toronto Stabbing Death Likely Wanted Victim’s Bottle of Alcohol: Police

Eight young females have been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old Toronto man, Toronto Police Homicide Detective Sergeant Terry Browne said at a news conference on Dec. 21. He said it is believed the girls were trying to get a bottle of alcohol from the victim. “Eight young girls and…