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Man arrested after resident of Georgina group home sexually assaulted

Man arrested after resident of Georgina group home sexually assaulted

The accused is known to frequent group homes throughout the Greater Toronto Area, York Regional Police say
Death of man, woman in Richmond Hill being investigated as homicide

Death of man, woman in Richmond Hill being investigated as homicide

There are no concerns for public safety and officers are not looking for any suspects, according to York Regional Police
Rainbow crosswalk unveiled at York Region's Community Safety Village

Rainbow crosswalk unveiled at York Region's Community Safety Village

'We are dedicated to creating safe, welcoming and accepting spaces for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community,” says York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween
Newmarket man arrested in connection with shooting at memorial for Toronto rapper

Newmarket man arrested in connection with shooting at memorial for Toronto rapper

The 25-year-old was arrested along with two men from Brampton and Toronto following the shooting which injured two people
Former York Region teacher, Big Brothers, Boy Scouts volunteer charged in historic child sex assault case

Former York Region teacher, Big Brothers, Boy Scouts volunteer charged in historic child sex assault case

A 58-year-old Markham man is charged with sexual assault, sexual interference of a child under 14
Toronto music teacher charged with sexual assault

Toronto music teacher charged with sexual assault

Victim allegedly sexually assaulted during private piano lessons at the teacher’s residence beginning when she was 12 years old
92-year-old man dies in Vaughan house fire

92-year-old man dies in Vaughan house fire

The fire occurred Wednesday, June 16 in the Kipling and Woodbridge area
Wanted federal offender known to frequent GTA

Wanted federal offender known to frequent GTA

ROPE Squad seeks public's assistance locating 27-year-old Marlon King
Man, 60, in critical condition after assault with bat in Newmarket

Man, 60, in critical condition after assault with bat in Newmarket

A 20-year-old Whitby man is charged with aggravated assault
Markham man charged after violent sexual assault during Tinder date

Markham man charged after violent sexual assault during Tinder date

The victim went to hospital with significant injuries June 14 after meeting a man on the dating app