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Police searching for hate crime suspect after vehicle damaged

Police searching for hate crime suspect after vehicle damaged

Suspect allegedly used a sharp object to engrave derogatory words on the victim's vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in Markham
There's 'never been a better time' to apply to the OPP

There's 'never been a better time' to apply to the OPP

With hundreds of members eligible for retirement in the coming years, the OPP has various job opportunities available, from uniform officer to civilian roles
Vehicle with Ukrainian flag vandalized in suspected hate crime

Vehicle with Ukrainian flag vandalized in suspected hate crime

A profanity was scratched into the vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in Markham, according to Crime Stoppers of York Region's crime of the week
Vaughan cyclist seriously injured after being struck by truck

Vaughan cyclist seriously injured after being struck by truck

Man, 29, sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries; driver of pickup truck remained at the scene Saturday
WATCH: Carjackings more than double in York Region since 2019

WATCH: Carjackings more than double in York Region since 2019

Vehicle thefts are also on the rise with 81 in Newmarket in the past year
Newmarket man sentenced to 25 years in 2018 homicide

Newmarket man sentenced to 25 years in 2018 homicide

A Richmond Hill man faces the same jail time after also being found guilty of first-degree murder, as well as forcible confinement and robbery with a firearm
Loaded guns seized at traffic stops in Markham, Richmond Hill

Loaded guns seized at traffic stops in Markham, Richmond Hill

York Regional Police report a 'concerning' increase in illegal firearms being found during vehicle searches
Bradford canal murder victim belonged to LGBTQ2S+ community: police

Bradford canal murder victim belonged to LGBTQ2S+ community: police

'Somebody knows something,'; South Simcoe Police release new photo in hopes Mojtaba Shabani will be recognized
Armed men flee with jewelry in Whitchurch-Stouffville robbery

Armed men flee with jewelry in Whitchurch-Stouffville robbery

Five suspects smashed several jewelry showcase boxes and obtained a large quantity of jewelry, York Regional Police say
Aurora man arrested for human trafficking, facing 13 charges

Aurora man arrested for human trafficking, facing 13 charges

A woman met a man through online dating who allegedly procured her to work in the sex trade throughout the GTA and in Montreal, Toronto Police say