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York police part of FBI-led investigation into malware cybercriminals

York police part of FBI-led investigation into malware cybercriminals

Through malware infecting 1.5 million devices, Genesis Market compiled stolen data such as email addresses, usernames and passwords and packaged it for sale, OPP say
Markham woman charged in January fatal collision

Markham woman charged in January fatal collision

A 75-year-old woman died in hospital following the two-vehicle collision at Bur Oak and McCowan
Police identify victim, suspect in fatal shooting in Vaughan

Police identify victim, suspect in fatal shooting in Vaughan

Toronto man, 24, died in a shooting March 9, 2 other victims injured, York Regional Police say
'Student driver' from York Region faces speeding fine

'Student driver' from York Region faces speeding fine

BMW doing 143 km/h carried bumper sticker reading, 'Student driver: thanks for your patience!'
Newmarket teen arrested after woman threatened with replica gun

Newmarket teen arrested after woman threatened with replica gun

Residents are discouraged from owning replica firearms and warned that they are treated as real in any incident, police said
Impaired, weapons charges laid after driver hits police cruiser

Impaired, weapons charges laid after driver hits police cruiser

Handgun, ammunition, cash seized during traffic stop in Vaughan
UPDATE: Woman rescued from Georgina house fire later dies in hospital

UPDATE: Woman rescued from Georgina house fire later dies in hospital

The investigation into the fatal fire last night at Parkway and Lake is ongoing
Man arrested after Porsche carjacked at gunpoint in Aurora

Man arrested after Porsche carjacked at gunpoint in Aurora

One suspect was arrested when an officer noticed a damaged vehicle at a nearby gas station, a second suspect is still at large
Man arrested after windows damaged at East Gwillimbury plaza

Man arrested after windows damaged at East Gwillimbury plaza

Damage to property, obscene graffiti found at 6 businesses near Yonge and Green Lane
Teen arrested with hunting knife after Main Street store robbed

Teen arrested with hunting knife after Main Street store robbed

A 17-year-old from Newmarket was quickly apprehended by officers who found him nearby on Davis