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14 arrests made in OPP-led probe into $2.2M grandparent scam

14 arrests made in OPP-led probe into $2.2M grandparent scam

More than 126 victims identified, including some who were victimized multiple times, police say
Woodbridge residents arrested for COVID-19 relief program fraud

Woodbridge residents arrested for COVID-19 relief program fraud

Fictitious or ineligible businesses allegedly used to apply for energy cost rebates provided during mandatory pandemic closures, the Serious Fraud Office says
Vaughan duo arrested for shoplifting after 'alarm jammer' dropped

Vaughan duo arrested for shoplifting after 'alarm jammer' dropped

Police say a man and woman are responsible for stealing almost $8,000 in merchandise in two separate incidents in Guelph
'Invisible first responders': YRP honouring its telecommunicators

'Invisible first responders': YRP honouring its telecommunicators

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: The force's call-takers annually handle more than 300,000 911 calls and more than 360,000 non-emergency calls
Richmond Hill man among 5 charged in 2022 $400K fraud

Richmond Hill man among 5 charged in 2022 $400K fraud

A business in Wellington North reported cheques were stolen and cashed illegally, OPP say
3 teens charged, loaded gun seized after failed Markham carjacking

3 teens charged, loaded gun seized after failed Markham carjacking

Suspects crashed into another vehicle in a parking lot at Yonge and Glen Cameron while attempting to flee, York Regional Police say
YRP helicopter tracks Markham home invasion suspects to Toronto mall

YRP helicopter tracks Markham home invasion suspects to Toronto mall

Two men arrested, stolen vehicle recovered following home invasion Saturday afternoon at Steeles and Henderson, York Regional Police say
Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

The Richmond Hill resident was abducted from a Wasaga Beach home on Jan. 12, 2022, and she hasn't been seen or heard from since, her ex-boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder
Holland Landing man clocked at 158 km/h on Hwy. 407: OPP

Holland Landing man clocked at 158 km/h on Hwy. 407: OPP

The 25-year-old is charged with stunt driving, police said
Woodbridge man facing multiple charges after traffic stop

Woodbridge man facing multiple charges after traffic stop

Charges against a 36-year-old man include drug possession, driving while under suspension following a traffic stop in Victoria Harbour, OPP say