CRIME SCENE: Homicide unit probing discovery of woman's body in Junction
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The homicide unit is investigating after a woman in her 60s was found dead in a Junction home on Tuesday afternoon.
Toronto Police say officers were called shortly after 2 p.m. to a residence in the Keele St.-Dundas St. W. area.
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Police say a woman was found dead inside a residence and had trauma to her body.
Cops say investigators are working to identify who the victim is and notify her family.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
SHOOTING VICTIM IDed AS TORONTO MAN
Toronto Police identified the man who died after being shot in a parking lot at a North York plaza late Monday night.
On Wednesday, police said Joey Omar Black, 26, of Toronto, is the city’s 68th homicide victim.
According to police, officers responded to a call for a shooting just before midnight at Lawrence Plaza at Lawrence Ave. W. and Bathurst St.
Cops say a male victim was located in the parking lot and had been shot. He was transported to hospital by medics where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have dashcam or video surveillance footage to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
WOMAN, 35, CHARGED AFTER PROBE INTO GRANDPARENT SCAM
A 35-year-old Toronto woman is facing fraud charges in an alleged scam targeting elderly residents.
Toronto Police say they received multiple reports in August of people who had become victims of fraud in what authorities say is commonly known as the emergency grandparent scam.
Police allege that phone calls were made to seniors advising that a family member, typically a grandchild, had been arrested. Money was allegedly requested in cash from the victim to have their family member released on bail.
Cops say the victim’s home address was requested over the phone and the victim was allegedly told that someone from the court would attend to pick up the cash.
According to police, a female suspect allegedly attended a victim’s home and picked up the cash from the victim.
On Tuesday, Waldina Aranky was arrested and charged with attempted fraud over $5,000, three counts of fraud over $5,000, and fraud under $5,000.
Police say they believe there may be more victims. An image of the suspect was released and she is known to drive a 2014 black, four-door BMW sedan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
MAN, 29, BUSTED AT DEMONSTRATION
A 29-year-old Toronto man accused of obstructing a police officer last month was arrested at a demonstration Tuesday.
Toronto Police say officers attended a demonstration on Sept. 11 at Meridian Hall near Yonge and Front Sts.
Police allege that a group of protesters were demonstrating at an event at the venue. Officers formed a line between the Meridian Hall front entrance and the demonstrators trying to enter the building.
Cops say one officer was assaulted by a demonstrator, and the accused tried to obstruct the arrest.
On Tuesday, police say the suspect was identified by officers at another demonstration and was taken into custody.
Ghassan Abulawi is charged with obstructing a peace officer.
RELIGIOUS TUTOR, 50, ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
A 50-year-old religious studies tutor from Brampton has been accused of sexual assault and investigators believe there may be more victims.
Peel Regional Police say the accused attended the residence of the 15-year-old victim on Sept. 23 and allegedly sexually assaulted him.
On Saturday, police arrested and charged Abdul Qadeer Syed with sexual assault and sexual interference.
Investigators say the accused has been working as a private religious instructor for the past six years and they believe there may be additional victims.
The investigation remains ongoing, police added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121, Ext. 3460. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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OSHAWA ROBBERY VICTIM STABBED: COPS
Police in Durham say a male victim is in recovery after being stabbed during a robbery on a bike path in Oshawa last week.
Durham Regional Police say officers responded last Friday at approximately 10:15 p.m. to a stabbing on the Oshawa Creek bike path, near Robson St. and Whiting Ave.
According to police, two males had been walking along the bike path when they were approached by a group of people. The group allegedly robbed the victims, resulting in one of the two being assaulted and stabbed.
One victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The other victim was not injured.
Cops say the suspects fled before officers arrived.
Investigators are asking anyone with cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage or information about this incident to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 2770.
BOY ASSAULTED DURING WHITBY ROBBERY: COPS
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by three teenagers during a robbery in Whitby on Monday, police say.
According to Durham Regional Police, officers responded to a robbery at about 10 p.m. in the area of Robert Attersley Dr. E. and Archstone St., near Baldwin St. S. and Taunton Rd. E.
Police say the victim was at a nearby park when he was approached by three males who allegedly assaulted him before stealing his personal items, e-scooter, and clothing.
The victim went to a nearby residence and contacted police. He sustained minor injuries.
Police say the suspects fled before officers arrived.
The suspects are all described as Black males, 5-foot-9 and about 16 years old.
The first suspect was wearing a ski mask, black sweater, black pants and black shoes. The second suspect was wearing a black and white hoodie. The third suspect was wearing all black clothing.
Investigators are asking anyone with cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage or information about this incident to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 1827.
AJAX RESIDENT ACCUSED OF DRUG TRAFFICKING
A 32-year-old Ajax resident is facing drug-trafficking charges in Thunder Bay, the OPP said Wednesday.
Police say the charges stem from a search warrant executed at a Thunder Bay residence on Sept. 25 by the OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team.
During the search, police seized about 380 g of suspected cocaine, more than $20,000 in cash and fraudulent identification.
Shaquille Evelyn is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of proceeds of crime and possession of an identity document.
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