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CTV News
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- CTV News
Video shows driver travelling on rims while fleeing officers in York Region
Police say that the suspect refused to pull over for officers even after all four of their vehicle's tires were burst by a deflation device. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual New aerial footage released by York Regional Police shows the pursuit and takedown of a suspected impaired driver who allegedly refused to pull over for officers, even after their tires were punctured by a deflation device. On July 10, police officers noticed a red Nissan Qashqai travelling at a high speed in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Riverglen Drive, in the town of Georgina. In released footage, the vehicle is seen driving in the opposite direction of traffic. When officers turned around to try and conduct a traffic stop, the suspect allegedly sped off at a high rate of speed. On July 17, the same vehicle was spotted at Woodbine Avenue and Boyers Road and authorities recognized it from the earlier incident on July 10, police say. The York Regional Police Air Support Unit was dispatched and helped follow the vehicle as it fled southbound on Highway 404 and exited at Highway 7 in the City of Richmond Hill. In the aerial footage, the suspect is seen running several red lights and driving on the wrong side of the road. Police said that officers used a tire deflation device but the suspect continued travelling on all four rims into Aurora. In the footage released by police, the vehicle can be seen slowly driving in the wrong direction after its tires had been punctured. 'Get ready for a bailout,' one officer is heard saying to the officers on the ground. Moments later, police are seen boxing in the vehicle against a guardrail and taking the driver into custody. Police said in a news release that 'in the interest of public safety, officers made intentional contact to stop the vehicle.' Dakota Drury, 21, of North Bay, is now facing 15 charges, including a firearms-related offence and a charge for operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs.
Evening Standard
25-06-2025
- Evening Standard
Police investigate after red kite found fatally poisoned in Co Down
Mr McDowell added: 'Our Operation Raptor, Peregrine Watch, is an initiative between the PAW Bird of Prey Sub Group and our Air Support Unit, working alongside local police officers, which uses drones to monitor and protect the nesting sites of birds of prey, and is a direct result of birds being targeted, just like in this case, with very serious and dangerous substances in a number of areas across Northern Ireland.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wisconsin State Patrol aerial traffic enforcement Saturday, Sunday
MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out this weekend in two counties for traffic violations. What they're saying With the weather heating up, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said the primary mission is public safety. To ensure that happens, an aerial enforcement plan is scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday. It involves enforcing traffic laws to help make sure drivers reach their destinations safely. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The State Patrol's Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: I-94 in Kenosha County on Saturday, June 21 I-41 in Fond du Lac County on Sunday, June 22 Why you should care WisDOT said the aerial enforcement plan is a way to enhance public safety efforts. When in the air, the department said pilots can easily spot drivers who are speeding or driving aggressively. Pilots will observe a violation, then communicate with ground-based units to initiate a traffic stop. The department said many of the aerial enforcement missions are announced publicly to reinforce the State Patrol's goal of improving safety through voluntary compliance with traffic laws. The Source The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released information for this story.
Toronto Sun
18-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Toronto teen, 18, charged with attempted murder in East Gwillimbury
An 18-year-Toronto teen, on probation and with a firearms prohibition order for unrelated offences, has been charged by York Regional Police after a man was shot in East Gwillimbury, Ont. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Create Account On Wednesday around 8:40 a.m., police responded to a residence in the area of Balsdon Hollow and Petal Ave. to find one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Cops said the suspect fled the scene in a grey Honda Civic that had been reported stolen from Toronto on June 16, but officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and, with support from the Air Support Unit, tracked it to the area of Sentinel Rd. and Finch Ave. W. in Toronto. By 9:30 a.m., less than an hour after the shooting, officers, with assistance from the Emergency Response Unit, safely arrested the suspect and recovered a firearm. Feysal Mohamed has been charged with attempted murder with firearm, discharge firearm with intent, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of breach of probation and and possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting GUN SEIZED IN MISSISSAUGA, MAN CHARGED Peel police have seized a firearm and laid 13 charges after against a 38-year-old man after they responded to a weapons dangerous call in Mississauga on June 8. Cops said around 10:27 p.m., officers attended the area of Tenth Ln. W. and Thomas St. to investigate an altercation amongst a group of individuals, where someone was allegedly in possession of a firearm. It's alleged the accused party was in an argument with the other individuals and at some point, he discharged a round before fleeing the area. There were no reports of any physical injuries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A short time later, Waqas Tahir Qureshi, of Mississauga, was located, arrested and charged with 12 firearm-related offences and one of possession of a controlled substance – schedule I cocaine. Waqas Tahir Qureshi, 38, of Mississauga faces 13 charges after a firearm was seized by Peel police during an altercation on June 8 around 7:30 pm. in Mississauga. PEEL REGIONAL POLICE HANDOUT Photo by Peel Regional Police Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call police at 453-2121, ext. 1133, or contact Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or visiting Read More TORONTO MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING PARKING OFFICER A Toronto man has been charged with assaulting a Toronto Police parking enforcement officer. Cops said that on June 13 around 7:30 p.m., they got a call for an assault in the Ordnance St.-Strachan Ave. area. It's alleged that a parking enforcement officers was conducting enforcement in the area and the accused became upset and pushed the officer with both hands in the chest. Nathan Levinson, 34, has been charged with assault peace officer. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-6600, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO NHL Canada Soccer Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
PSNI reminds public of drone legislation after Coastguard helicopter ‘put in danger' during rescue
In a statement, the PSNI's Detective Superintendent Sean Fitzpatrick, from the police's Air Support Unit, said the helicopter had successfully aided in rescuing a person from the Mourne Mountains, when a drone was spotted flying close to the aircraft. A drone is the common name used for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). These small aircraft can be flown remotely by various types of controls, or autonomously using computer software. Aircrafts are grounded when a drone is sighted near them, typically due to safety concerns such as a drone coming in contact with the aircraft which could cause damage to it. In 2018, a well-publicised incident at Gatwick Airport required a full shutdown after a drone was spotted near the airport. 'With drones becoming ever more popular I would ask all users to familiarise themselves with legislation and regulations. Comprehensive guidance is available on our website, and is in line with the Air Navigation Order and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulation,' said Detective Superintendent Fitzpatrick. 'Following a recent incident in the Mourne Mountains, when a Maritime and Coastguard Agency Rescue helicopter was put in danger from a drone, I am asking drone users to adhere to the regulations in place to fly drones safely. 'The helicopter had successfully extracted an injured casualty from the mountains and brought them to safety where they were transferred to an ambulance and, as the helicopter prepared to lift off, a drone was spotted being flown in close proximity, putting all on board in serious danger. "Police officers made their way to the site where the drone had been seen but the operator had left the area. 'The legislation exists to ensure safety, and essentially drones should not pose any risk, either to aircrafts or people. 'Accordingly, drones must not be flown near any airport, flight path or aircraft, and must not be flown near or over the public. They must also not be flown in any manner that could hamper emergency services when they are responding to an emergency incident.' According to the PSNI, from October 2019 registration has been required by any person who controls or flies a drone outdoors. On 31st December 2020 there were updates in the Air Navigation Order 2016, which included updates for age restrictions and registration of drone operators (owners) and drone pilots. If your drone has a camera (unless it is a toy) then you need to register as an operator with the Civil Aviation Authority. You need to renew this registration every year and display the registration number on any drone you own.
