CRIME SCENE: Second suspect arrested for Vaughan murder

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A second suspect has been arrested for a murder in Vaughan last summer.

York Regional Police said officers responded on Aug. 9, 2024, at approximately 2:10 p.m. to a residence in the area of Islington and Kiloran Aves. for a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived, a man was found on his driveway suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police said the victim, Jorge-Ivan Navas, was transported to a trauma centre where he was pronounced dead.

A second victim was also at the scene but only had minor injuries that were not from the gunshots, cops added.

Investigators learned that two suspects arrived in a black F-150 pickup truck that was stolen but has since been recovered by police.

On Wednesday, 31-year-old Brandon Cleland, of Markham, was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.

In late January, cops charged 33-year-old Bradley Johnston of Barrie with first degree murder.

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident and there is no concern for public safety. The investigation remains ongoing, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the homicide unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or by email at homicide@yrp.ca.

MISSISSAUGA PAIR CHARGED IN DRUG BUST

A woman and a man face charges following a drug bust in Mississauga last month.

Peel Regional Police said officers with the community incident response team executed a search warrant on Feb. 14 at a residence in the area of Goreway and Brandon Gate Drs.

During the search of the residence, investigators allegedly seized 1.10 kilograms of crystal methamphetamines, 194.9 grams of heroin, 213 suspected opiate pills and $46,145 in Canadian currency.

Police said a child was removed from the residence and taken to a place of safety.

Sarbinder Kaur, a 27-year-old woman, and Manthan Sharma, a 25-year-old man, both from Mississauga, were arrested and charged with two counts of possession for the purposes of trafficking, heroin possession and methamphetamines possession.

“This investigation is another reminder of the critical work our officers do every day to protect our community,” Chief Nishan Duraiappah said in a statement.

“By arresting dangerous drug traffickers and seizing a significant amount of illicit substances, we’ve disrupted a harmful criminal network. More importantly, we were able to remove a child from an unsafe environment, ensuring their safety.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact investigators at (905) 453-2121 ext. 1228.

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MAN NABBED FOR CABBAGETOWN BANK ROBBERY

A 41-year-old Toronto man faces weapons and other charges after police said a bank in Cabbagetown was robbed late last month.

Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a robbery on Feb. 27 at approximately 8 p.m. in the Parliament and Gerrard Sts. area.

Police allege that a man entered a bank while wearing a mask to disguise his identity. He then brandished a handgun and threatened the employees and customers.

Cops said the bandit made a demand for cash while forcing an employee into the vault. He then took a large quantity of cash before fleeing the area.

Investigators were able to identify a suspect, police said.

On Wednesday, members of the Hold Up Squad and officers from the Emergency Task Force and 51 Division’s Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant in relation to the robbery.

Police said the suspect was found and taken into custody.

It is further alleged that officers recovered a replica handgun and a quantity of the stolen cash at the time of search.

Tyrone Christey faces charges of robbery with an offensive weapon, disguise with intent, forcible confinement, carrying a concealed weapon, weapons dangerous, using an imitation firearm during the commission of an indictable offence, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350.

TORONTO COP HELPS OPP MAKE DRUG ARREST IN MUSKOKA

Information provided by a police officer in Toronto to provincial authorities led to the arrest of an alleged drug dealer in Muskoka.

Toronto Police said officers at 43 Division collaborated with the Ontario Provincial Police earlier this year to help arrest a man and two handguns.

In January, while investigating another man in Scarborough, an OPP officer contacted Toronto Police for help identifying his associates. The man had been suspected of selling narcotics in the Muskoka area.

Const. Amanda Frederick was assigned to the case and immediately recognized the man as someone she had met while deployed as a school liaison officer in 2009.

Police said Const. Frederick also served as a neighbourhood community officer and has extensive connections to the community.

On Feb. 26, cops said the associate was arrested in Simcoe County. Search warrants on his Scarborough residence and vehicle allegedly resulted in two illegal firearms being seized, including one with an automatic switch, as well as ammunition, drugs and cash.

“This is yet another great example of police collaboration and what it can yield,” 43 Division Acting Superintendent Ryan Forde said in a statement. “In this case, two illegal guns were seized.”

The 24-year-old accused faces several charges, including possession of a loaded firearm and drug possession.

SUSPECT SOUGHT AFTER ELDERLY WOMAN PUNCHED IN FACE

Hamilton Regional Police say they need the public’s help to identify a male suspect after an elderly woman was punched in the face in broad daylight.

According to police, the assault occurred on Tuesday at 1:35 p.m. at the intersection of Upper Gage and Fennell Aves.

“The victim had no interaction with the male and does not know him, this was a totally unprovoked assault,” police said in a news release.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 30 years old, about 5-foot-10, with a thick build. He was wearing a black hooded sweater with a reflective “X” on the chest and back.

Cops said investigators are seeking out the public’s assistance and are asking drivers in the area at the time of the assault to check their dash cameras as well as homeowners to review any camera footage that they may have during that time.

Police continue to investigate the assault and anyone with information is asked to contact Det.-Sgt. Paul Corrigan at 905-546-3851 or pcorrigan@hamiltonpolice.ca.