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York Regional Police face more troubles on the water in 2022

York Regional Police face more troubles on the water in 2022

Police experienced 13.69 per cent increase in calls from 2021 to 2022 for its marine and underwater recovery unit.
York Region man charged in connection to fatal collision on Highway 400

York Region man charged in connection to fatal collision on Highway 400

Michael Okoake, 31, was arrested on June 21 and charged in connection to a collision on Highway 400 that resulted in the death of a 73-year-old.
York Region man charged with sexual assault in Vaughan mall

York Region man charged with sexual assault in Vaughan mall

York Regional Police have released a photo of Alexander Simonelli, 27, because they believe there are other victims who have not yet reported
Richmond Hill man injured in 'disagreement' at Barrie motel

Richmond Hill man injured in 'disagreement' at Barrie motel

Barrie police were initially called Tuesday morning to Hart Drive motel for a robbery
Police believe shooting at Vaughan car dealership was targeted

Police believe shooting at Vaughan car dealership was targeted

Manager arrived at Weston Road business Monday to find windows shattered, bullet casing
Hate crime investigation underway after Newmarket Main Street incident

Hate crime investigation underway after Newmarket Main Street incident

A Toronto man has been arrested for mischief, intoxication in public following the early Sunday incident, York Regional Police say
Video captures vehicle being set on fire in Richmond Hill driveway

Video captures vehicle being set on fire in Richmond Hill driveway

York Regional Police are seeking witness, surveillance video, dash cam footage that could help identify the male suspect wanted in connection with the June 10 arson
3 men arrested after break-ins in Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill

3 men arrested after break-ins in Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill

Total of 46 counts of breaking and entering laid; investigators believe the men were acting independently and not working with each other
Few details known about 407 collision causing motorcylist's death

Few details known about 407 collision causing motorcylist's death

Ontario Provincial Police believe the collision on Sunday, June 25 shortly after 3:30 p.m. in Vaughan was seen by 'numerous' witnesses
UPDATE: Multi-vehicle collision closes intersection in Aurora

UPDATE: Multi-vehicle collision closes intersection in Aurora

Due to a collision investigation, York Regional Police closed Yonge Street and St. John's Sideroad in Aurora on Sunday afternoon