CRIME SCENE: Toronto cop accused of careless use of firearm
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A Toronto Police officer has been charged criminally for alleged careless use of a firearm in Milton last week.
Halton Regional Police say their officers responded to a report of an off-duty Toronto cop accidentally discharging her police-issued firearm on Mar. 13.
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No one was injured when the gun went off.
But, as a result of the investigation, Const. Alison Cowley is charged with one count of careless use of a firearm.
Police would not provide any further details now that the matter is now before the courts.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call investigators at 905-825-4777 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
NO CHARGES IN DEADLY 2024 HAMILTON CRASH
Investigators have determined no charges will be laid in a two-vehicle collision that killed a motorcyclist in Hamilton last fall.
Hamilton Police say, a 74-year-old Hamilton man was driving his Harley Davidson east on Barton St. E., approaching Barnesdale Ave. N., when he collided with a westbound Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 59-year-old St Catharines man, as it made a left turn across the eastbound lanes around 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2024.
Police say the motorcycle struck the side of the turning Jeep, caused its rider to be eject from the bike.
The motorcyclist was rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
After conducting a thorough investigation, the Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit determined the Jeep Cherokee driver was not at fault and no charges will be pursued.
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SUSPECTS SOUGHT AFTER CELLPHONE SWAP GOES SOUTH
Hamilton Police are looking for two young male suspects after a cellphone swap gone wrong.
Cops said that on Tuesday evening a buyer and a seller made arrangements on a popular website to meet in a parking lot near Upper Gage Ave. and Stone Church Rd., where the victim was met by two males.
After talking briefly, the victim gave the phone to the suspects to inspect, but they ran away with it. Police said the victim chased the suspects, but was sprayed with bear spray.
The first suspect is a Black male youth with a medium build and brown curly hair. He was wearing a white and black hoodie, black pants and a black backpack.
The second suspect is a male with a thin build believed to be between 18 and 20 years old. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants.
Anyone with information can contact police at 905-546-3886 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or hamiltoncrimestoppers.com.
Hamilton Police have a “buy and sell exchange zone” for safe transactions in the visitor’s parking lot at Mountain Station on 400 Rymal Rd. E., which is monitored by cameras.
FIREARM SEIZED DURING MISSISSAUGA TRAFFIC STOP
Peel Regional Police have charged a 33-year-old Mississauga man with multiple offences after a loaded firearm was seized during a traffic stop.
Cops said that on Friday at 5:45 p.m., officers were conducting a patrol in the Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.-Duke of York Blvd. area of Mississauga, where they allegedly seized a loaded firearm with ammunition.
Webster Jocelyn has been charged with six firearm-related charges and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Anyone with information can contact police at 905-453-2121, Ext. 3504, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.
OSHAWA MAN CHARGED AFTER SHOTS FIRED INSIDE HOME
Durham Regional Police have charged a 43-year-old Oshawa male after multiple rounds were allegedly discharged in his residence.
Cops said that on Monday at about 3:10 a.m., officers responded to the Montrave-Hillside Aves. area after multiple reports of gunshots.
Officers allegedly found the suspect walking on the street while carrying a rifle. He was arrested without incident.
Eric Jones is charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, possession of a schedule I substance, three counts of discharging a firearm being reckless as to the life or safety of another person, nine counts of careless use/storage of a firearm and two counts of possession of a prohibited device.
Anyone with information can contact police at 905-579-1520, Ext. 2765, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
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