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Markham, Georgina residents among 8 arrested by carjacking task force

Markham, Georgina residents among 8 arrested by carjacking task force

Eight suspects in total have been charged in connection with auto thefts by the Provincial Carjacking Task Force
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Drive-by shootings at 2 York Region movie theatres linked to others

Drive-by shootings at 2 York Region movie theatres linked to others

Police believe the same suspects are involved in the incidents in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Toronto and Peel on Jan. 24
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Arsonist targeted York Region Transit bus shelters, police say

Arsonist targeted York Region Transit bus shelters, police say

Police are seeking a suspect believed to have set three fires on Clark in Vaughan Jan. 20 and 21
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Incidents of 'hate and bias' rose by 104% since October: York police

Incidents of 'hate and bias' rose by 104% since October: York police

'Since the war in the Middle East began in October 2023, (the) number of hate or bias incidents (has) risen by 104.5 per cent. That should truly be alarming to everyone,' Chief Jim MacSween says
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Sudden death investigation underway in Bradford

Sudden death investigation underway in Bradford

Officers were on scene at the Bridge Street Tim Hortons parking lot Saturday morning
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SIU clears YRP officer after 'melee' with 17-year-old suspect

SIU clears YRP officer after 'melee' with 17-year-old suspect

The altercation occurred last September in Richmond Hill when York Regional Police officers executed a warrant related to a car theft investigation
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Carjacking task force has made 89 arrests, recovered 109 vehicles

Carjacking task force has made 89 arrests, recovered 109 vehicles

Provincial initiative formed in the wake of violent auto crimes continues to operate; safety tips for home invasions, carjacking offered
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Crime of the Week: Teen sought in robbery at Newmarket McDonald's

Crime of the Week: Teen sought in robbery at Newmarket McDonald's

An 18-year-old male was caught on camera Nov. 18 at the McDonald’s at 17-760 Yonge St. in Newmarket
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York Region CEO re-elected chair of police services board

York Region CEO re-elected chair of police services board

York Regional Police Services Board also re-elected its vice-chair, King Mayor Steve Pellegrini, to another one-year term
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York police named one of Canada's top employers for young people

York police named one of Canada's top employers for young people

York Regional Police recognized for seventh consecutive year for attracting and retaining younger employees, offering programs for young people starting careers
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