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Driver charged after child found riding in recliner in van in Bradford

Driver charged after child found riding in recliner in van in Bradford

Vehicle was initially pulled over after running stop sign, police say
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VIDEO: 2 vehicles destroyed by suspicious fire in Vaughan

VIDEO: 2 vehicles destroyed by suspicious fire in Vaughan

Police say a 2020 Cadillac XT5 and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan were intentionally set on fire in the driveway of a residence Thursday night
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Violent criminal known to frequent area on the lam

Violent criminal known to frequent area on the lam

Derek Powell, 54, serving 7 1/2 years for slew of offences. Known to visit Simcoe County, York Region, Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough and Durham Region
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2 arrested in grandparents scam attempt

2 arrested in grandparents scam attempt

OPP report a suspect identified themselves as a Newmarket police officer on the phone, telling a victim their grandson needed money to get out of jail
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YRP getting chill for March 7 polar plunge for Special Olympics

YRP getting chill for March 7 polar plunge for Special Olympics

All are welcome to join York Regional Police members in taking the chilly dip for a good cause, or donating to support local athletes
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Beware, fraudsters targeting seniors over heating, A/C equipment

Beware, fraudsters targeting seniors over heating, A/C equipment

'The fraudster offers to come to people's homes to take pictures of their existing equipment as a way for them to get into your home,' OPP warns
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York Regional Police updating its explosive disposal robot

York Regional Police updating its explosive disposal robot

The current outdated robot was deployed 13 times in 2022 and 2023, according to York Regional Police
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5 charged in attempted jewelry store robbery in Markham

5 charged in attempted jewelry store robbery in Markham

Two 18-year-olds, three youths facing charges following Feb. 12 incident
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Police charge 17 in largest gun seizure in Ontario's history

Police charge 17 in largest gun seizure in Ontario's history

Police seized 274 illegal firearms as part of investigation with U.S. Homeland Security
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Former YRP officer headed to jail after appeal dismissed

Former YRP officer headed to jail after appeal dismissed

Richard Senior to serve 7.5 years for corruption-related offences
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