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Witness sought in SIU investigation of fatal officer-involved shooting in Markham (2 photos)

Witness sought in SIU investigation of fatal officer-involved shooting in Markham (2 photos)

Special Investigations Unit believes the driver of a silver SUV in the parking lot on Jan. 21 might have information that could aid the investigation
'So I'm the problem one?': Vaughan woman with child in vehicle charged with impaired (VIDEO)

'So I'm the problem one?': Vaughan woman with child in vehicle charged with impaired (VIDEO)

The officer observed the six-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt or otherwise safely restrained, according to York Regional Police
Police warn of taxi scam near shopping areas, parking lots in York Region

Police warn of taxi scam near shopping areas, parking lots in York Region

Victims are agreeing to use their debit cards to help fake passengers who say the cab driver won't allow them to pay with cash
Lexus stolen from Aurora driveway found in Toronto (VIDEO)

Lexus stolen from Aurora driveway found in Toronto (VIDEO)

The doors were locked and the engine was off at the time of the theft, Crime Stoppers York Region says
Community weighs in on safety and policing in YRP's Twitter town hall

Community weighs in on safety and policing in YRP's Twitter town hall

York Region residents shared their thoughts on what YRP does well, where the force could improve, and what their top safety concerns are
Man dies in hospital following shooting in Markham

Man dies in hospital following shooting in Markham

York Regional Police responded to reports of a shooting near Ninth Line and Highway 407 Tuesday at about 6:45 p.m.
Schomberg man accused of trespassing at night in Bradford

Schomberg man accused of trespassing at night in Bradford

A 41-year-old is charged after police responded to a report of man outside a home Sunday night
Abandoned vehicle in live traffic leads to arrests, seizure of drugs, weapons in Vaughan

Abandoned vehicle in live traffic leads to arrests, seizure of drugs, weapons in Vaughan

York Regional Police have laid multiple charges against a Vaughan man, woman
Retired York Region public school teacher charged with multiple historical sexual offences

Retired York Region public school teacher charged with multiple historical sexual offences

The Toronto man, 73, was a teacher with YRDSB for many years and continued working as a supply teacher after retirement until 2020, police say
Suspicious package makes workers at Vaughan store sick (VIDEO)

Suspicious package makes workers at Vaughan store sick (VIDEO)

Crime Stoppers York Region says police are seeking a man who delivered the package Jan. 14