CRIME SCENE: Two Mississaugans face multiple firearm-related charges
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Peel Regional police have charged a Mississauga man and woman with numerous firearms-related offences.
Cops say on Jan. 5 a search warrant was executed at a short-term rental property in Mississauga and police allegedly seized a Glock 17 handgun and a large quantity of currency, while arresting two occupants.
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Zachary McCullough, 18, has been charged with failure to comply with an undertaking and three firearms-related charges.
Sofia Arruda, 23, has been charged with three firearms-related charges.
Police believe more people may have been involved.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Central Robbery Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3410, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
FIREARMS STOLEN
York Regional Police are seeking public assistance in identifying suspects after three firearms were stolen during a break and enter in Markham.
Cops say on Monday a homeowner returned to his residence on Plum Tree Circle, in the area of 16th Avenue and Warden Avenue, around 11 p.m. to find his home had been broken into.
Police say they allegedly discovered a safe containing three firearms had been pried open and the guns stolen and a quantity of Canadian currency taken.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area between 8-9 p.m. to come forward and have released a photo of the suspect vehicle, which is described as a black 2018-2020 Hyundai Tucson.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
FATAL COLLISION
Toronto Police are looking for dashcam or surveillance footage following a fatal collision on Wednesday night around 7 p.m. in the Kipling Avenue and Genthorn Avenue area.
It’s reported a 60-year-old male was operating a red Nissan Versa westbound on Genthorn Avenue and a 34-year-old male was operating a white Jeep Wrangler northbound on Kipling Avenue when they collided in the intersection.
Cops say the driver of the red Nissan was taken to hospital by an emergency run, where he was later pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
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FRAUD SUSPECT ARRESTED
A 51-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 28 counts of fraud under $5,000 for a scam that allegedly occurred while she worked at a North York apartment building.
Toronto Police say the accused Ottawa woman, Laighnalee Asuncion, worked as a superintendent at the building near Sentinel Rd. and Finch Ave. W. between Jan. 1, 2024, and Aug. 30, 2024.
It’s alleged she collected rent deposits from 28 people who were looking to rent apartments while knowing there were no units available to be rented.
It’s further alleged Asuncion, 51, resigned from her position and moved out of the building prior to the dates the complainants were advised they could move in.
The combined total of alleged losses amounted to about $54,000.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-3107 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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