Skip to content

Police Beat

Attempted murder suspect surrenders to police

Attempted murder suspect surrenders to police

Man facing numerous charges following road rage incident last week in Richmond Hill
Kite surfer rescued after falling through ice on Lake Simcoe

Kite surfer rescued after falling through ice on Lake Simcoe

York Regional Police marine unit issues safety reminder after retrieving man who was in distress after being in cold water for some time on Saturday
Fraudsters take aim on Valentine's Day, OPP warn the lovelorn

Fraudsters take aim on Valentine's Day, OPP warn the lovelorn

Police, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warn of romance scams tied to Feb. 14
SIU clears YRP officer of any wrongdoing in 14-year-old's death

SIU clears YRP officer of any wrongdoing in 14-year-old's death

A 14-year-old boy was hit by a car while being pursued by a York Regional Police officer at Canada's Wonderland last October, succumbing to his injuries days later in hospital
Vaughan warehouse among 7 locations raided in $600K illicit cannabis seizure

Vaughan warehouse among 7 locations raided in $600K illicit cannabis seizure

Ontario Provincial Police-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team Search shut down seven illegal storefronts
Vaughan man charged with pointing gun at picture-taking pedestrians

Vaughan man charged with pointing gun at picture-taking pedestrians

The incident happened on Feb. 3 around 9:30 p.m. when two friends were talking in a Vaughan neighbourhood
Man wanted for attempted murder in Richmond Hill road rage incident

Man wanted for attempted murder in Richmond Hill road rage incident

Warrant has been issued for Jarret Koworvsky Jean Louis, 26, of Richmond Hill, York Regional Police say
Victims, 60 and 89, lose thousands in grandparent scam

Victims, 60 and 89, lose thousands in grandparent scam

Police provide tips to avoid falling victim to this fraud that follows a typical pattern
Weapon charges laid following attempted vehicle theft in Vaughan

Weapon charges laid following attempted vehicle theft in Vaughan

Suspects fled on foot near Cityview and Retreat Tuesday afternoon, but were 'quickly apprehended,' police said
Sister thanks Barrie police for $50K reward to locate missing woman

Sister thanks Barrie police for $50K reward to locate missing woman

'It’s been almost eight months since we last saw her and every day has been difficult, not knowing where she is,' says sister of Autumn Shaganash