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Ontario victims lost $47M to fraudsters in 2020: OPP

Ontario victims lost $47M to fraudsters in 2020: OPP

During the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers have embraced technologies to engage, target and exploit victims, often with devastating financial and emotional effects, police say
Markham man arrested in pedestrian hit-and-run collision

Markham man arrested in pedestrian hit-and-run collision

York Regional Police say they were able to identify the white panel truck that fled the scene last Friday
Four charged after home invasion in Richmond Hill

Four charged after home invasion in Richmond Hill

Police say two homeowners were assaulted and threatened while the suspects demanded cash
Portion of Hwy. 400 closed due to multiple vehicle collision in 'treacherous' conditions

Portion of Hwy. 400 closed due to multiple vehicle collision in 'treacherous' conditions

Highway is blocked in both directions between Highway 88 and Mapleview Drive
Newmarket man among 4 charged in high-end auto finance fraud investigation

Newmarket man among 4 charged in high-end auto finance fraud investigation

Investigators seized 10 vehicles valued at $463,000 and more than $105,000 in Canadian currency
Body found in Vaughan identified as Richmond Hill man who died of gunshot injuries

Body found in Vaughan identified as Richmond Hill man who died of gunshot injuries

The deceased has been identified as Gus Kouboules, 57
Schomberg mother, son charged with trafficking fentanyl, crack cocaine

Schomberg mother, son charged with trafficking fentanyl, crack cocaine

York Regional Police investigators seized drugs with a street value of more than $20,000
UPDATE: Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Markham hit-and-run

UPDATE: Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Markham hit-and-run

An image have been released of the white van that struck a 58-year-old woman this morning
Police investigating suspicious death after body found on Vaughan road

Police investigating suspicious death after body found on Vaughan road

The victim has not yet been identified and the cause of death has not been confirmed
Drunk driver Muzzo's request to live in Vaughan shows lack of empathy for victims: parole board

Drunk driver Muzzo's request to live in Vaughan shows lack of empathy for victims: parole board

The board imposed restrictions when it granted Marco Muzzo parole on Feb. 9, including that he not consume alcohol and that he stay out of York Region