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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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'Never send money': Bradford woman defrauded in employment scam

'Never send money': Bradford woman defrauded in employment scam

Police are offering tips to help reduce your risk of becoming a victim
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Driver, 35, killed in two-vehicle collision in Richmond Hill

Driver, 35, killed in two-vehicle collision in Richmond Hill

Female passenger, 31, was taken to hospital in critical condition following the collision on Yonge at Kirk Saturday morning, police say
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Newmarket man charged in high-end auto-theft ring investigation

Newmarket man charged in high-end auto-theft ring investigation

York Regional Police say 52 stolen vehicles were recovered, with an estimated value of $3.2 million
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Six-year-old pedestrian killed in downtown Orillia crash

Six-year-old pedestrian killed in downtown Orillia crash

Police say three pedestrians were struck in the incident at the corner of West and Colborne streets
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OPP remind demonstrators it's illegal to obstruct highway traffic

OPP remind demonstrators it's illegal to obstruct highway traffic

While the OPP said it 'acknowledges and respects the right to lawful, peaceful and safe expressions of opinion, there is no right to restrict or disrupt transportation infrastructure'
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