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CTV News
06-07-2025
- CTV News
Canada-wide warrant issued for man in Pickering fire that killed his wife's mother
A homicide investigation is undeway after a 69-year-old woman was found inside a home that caught fire on Primrose Court in Pickering. (Craig Barry/CTV News Toronto) Durham police have identified a second suspect being sought in connection with a fire in Pickering last month that left a 69-year-old woman dead. Police said 34-year-old Elston Coutinho is wanted for second-degree murder. The fire broke out at a house near Primrose Court and Fairport Road, north of Finch Avenue, on the afternoon of June 11. When crews arrived, they found a 69-year-old woman dead inside the home. Following an autopsy, her death was ruled a homicide. Police have not released her identity, but Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss confirmed to CP24 on Saturday that the victim is the mother of 34-year-old Sandra Coutinho who was arrested on June 19 and charged her with accessory after the fact to murder. Bortoluss added that Elston is Sandra's husband. Police say there is a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of Elston and are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact homicide investigators at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers anonymously. The cause, origin and circumstances of the fire are under investigation.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- CTV News
Canada-wide warrant issued for second suspect in fatal Pickering fire
A homicide investigation is undeway after a 69-year-old woman was found inside a home that caught fire on Primrose Court in Pickering. (Craig Barry/CTV News Toronto) Durham police have identified a second suspect being sought in connection with a fire in Pickering last month that left a 69-year-old woman dead. Police said 34-year-old Elston Coutinho is wanted for second-degree murder. The fire broke out at a house near Primrose Court and Fairport Road, north of Finch Avenue, on the afternoon of June 11. When crews arrived, they found a 69-year-old woman dead inside the home. Following an autopsy, her death was ruled a homicide. Police have not released her identity. Investigators have already arrested 34-year-old Sandra Coutinho and charged her with accessory after the fact to murder. Police have not disclosed whether the victim was related to the two suspects. The cause, origin and circumstances of the fire are under investigation. Police say there is a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of Elston and are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact homicide investigators at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
CRIME SCENE: Man sought on Canada-wide warrant in fatal Pickering fire probe
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 34-year-old man after a fatal fire in Pickering last month was ruled a homicide. Durham Regional Police responded on June 11 at 2:20 p.m. to a house fire in the Primrose Ct.-Fairport Rd. area. A 69-year-old woman was found dead inside the home. In June, Sandra Coutinho, 34, of Pickering, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. She was held for a bail hearing. Police said at the time that an additional suspect has been identified but did not release details on that person. The victim's name and cause of death also were not released. Following a post-mortem, Durham Regional Police's homicide unit took over the investigation. This is Durham Region's third homicide of 2025. Cops said on Saturday that Elston Coutinho is wanted for second-degree murder. Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5421, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at Woman charged, suspect ID'd in murder discovered after Pickering fire CRIME SCENE: Man allegedly harassed woman, entered her apartment building: Cops A 47-year-old Toronto woman has been charged in a hate-motivated assault probe. Toronto Police said they attended a radio call for an assault in the Dundas and Bloor St. area on Thursday, March 20, where it's alleged that the suspect approached the victim unprovoked and struck the victim in the face while yelling anti-Black slurs. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. On Thursday, Jenny Nunez was arrested and charged with assault and two counts of breach of probation. This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at
Toronto Sun
05-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Man sought on Canada-wide warrant in fatal Pickering fire probe
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 34-year-old man after a fatal fire in Pickering last month was ruled a homicide. Durham Regional Police responded on June 11 at 2:20 p.m. to a house fire in the Primrose Ct.-Fairport Rd. area. A 69-year-old woman was found dead inside the home. In June, Sandra Coutinho, 34, of Pickering, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. She was held for a bail hearing. Police said at the time that an additional suspect has been identified but did not release details on that person. 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. 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. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The victim's name and cause of death also were not released. Following a post-mortem, Durham Regional Police's homicide unit took over the investigation. This is Durham Region's third homicide of 2025. Cops said on Saturday that Elston Coutinho is wanted for second-degree murder. Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5421, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at Read More TORONTO WOMAN CHARGED IN HATE-MOTIVATED ASSAULT INVESTIGATION A 47-year-old Toronto woman has been charged in a hate-motivated assault probe. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Toronto Police said they attended a radio call for an assault in the Dundas and Bloor St. area on Thursday, March 20, where it's alleged that the suspect approached the victim unprovoked and struck the victim in the face while yelling anti-Black slurs. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. On Thursday, Jenny Nunez was arrested and charged with assault and two counts of breach of probation. This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO Crime Canada Ontario Toronto Blue Jays Canada
