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CTV News
11 hours ago
- CTV News
2 suspects accused of demanding money for unauthorized Toronto home repair
Police are searching for this pickup truck in connection with a mischief and fraud investigation. (Toronto Police Service) Toronto police are searching for two suspects who allegedly tried to defraud a homeowner after working on their property without permission. The incident happened on Tuesday morning near Danforth and Kelvin avenues. Police said two men approached a resident and told them that their home needed work. Without the homeowner's permission, the men allegedly started working. Police said the homeowner confronted the men, who then demanded money for their work. When the homeowner threatened to call the police, the men fled in a black pickup truck. Both suspects are described as white men between 25 and 30 years old, standing at five feet ten inches and wearing baseball hats. One of them had a medium build, strawberry-blonde hair, a beard, and was wearing a baseball hat, brown shorts, and construction boots. Police have released a photo of the truck described as having a stripe down the side. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Keep cellphones close, Toronto police say, after more than 300 were stolen at Pride last year
After over 300 cellphones were stolen at last year's Pride festivities, the Toronto Police Service is reminding attendees to keep their belongings within close proximity. At a news conference on Thursday morning, Chief Superintendent Mandeep Mann warned spectators and participants of the danger of theft. "It's festival season, people are out in large gatherings, outdoors, so, pickpocketers have the opportunity to get a little closer to people and take advantage of situations," he said. "Just be aware and be mindful." Mann said he would be "surprised" if organized retail theft rings were not planning to target Pride Toronto. "We have invested our capacities into that space and that is something we're actually looking into," he said. TPS urged individuals not to put their phones in their back pocket, and to stay alert and ensure their belongings are visible to them at all times, in a news release. At the news conference, investigators were asked about vehicle mitigation efforts in light of recent events. Eleven people were killed in April after the driver of a vehicle slammed into a crowd at a Vancouver street festival. In response, Mann said there would be barriers set up to protect the crowd, spectators and participants. "We've seen in places across the world, sadly, most recently what happened in Vancouver, where some disturbed individuals elect to drive their vehicles into large crowds," he said. "The barriers hopefully will prevent anyone from driving through and striking anyone over here." As of now, Mann said there are no threats targeting Pride festivities but that TPS, the city and event organizers would continue to monitor as the weekend rolls around. At the news conference, Mann reminded individuals who consume alcohol and other substances to be responsible while doing so and to take care of those around them. "If you need help, feel unsafe, or see something suspicious, please speak to one of our many uniformed officers," he said. The city will have increased police presence, especially in the village, he said. "While peaceful protest is protected under the Charter, we ask that it be exercised responsibly and respectfully, in a way that does not jeopardize the safety or enjoyment of others," he said. "Toronto's diversity is one of our greatest strengths and Pride is a celebration of that." There will also be a number of road closures across the city this weekend. On Sunday, parts of Church Street, Bloor Street W., Yonge Street, and Dundas Street W. will be closed from the morning until approximately 8 p.m. for the Pride parade. Other street closures will vary based on the day and time. For more information on those, visit the police's website.
CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
Keep cellphones close, Toronto police say, after more than 300 were stolen at Pride last year
Social Sharing After over 300 cellphones were stolen at last year's Pride festivities, the Toronto Police Service is reminding attendees to keep their belongings within close proximity. At a news conference on Thursday morning, Chief Superintendent Mandeep Mann warned spectators and participants of the danger of theft. "It's festival season, people are out in large gatherings, outdoors, so, pickpocketers have the opportunity to get a little closer to people and take advantage of situations," he said. "Just be aware and be mindful." Mann said he would be "surprised" if organized retail theft rings were not planning to target Pride Toronto. "We have invested our capacities into that space and that is something we're actually looking into," he said. TPS urged individuals not to put their phones in their back pocket, and to stay alert and ensure their belongings are visible to them at all times, in a news release. Barriers in place At the news conference, investigators were asked about vehicle mitigation efforts in light of recent events. Eleven people were killed in April after the driver of a vehicle slammed into a crowd at a Vancouver street festival. In response, Mann said there would be barriers set up to protect the crowd, spectators and participants. "We've seen in places across the world, sadly, most recently what happened in Vancouver, where some disturbed individuals elect to drive their vehicles into large crowds," he said. "The barriers hopefully will prevent anyone from driving through and striking anyone over here." As of now, Mann said there are no threats targeting Pride festivities but that TPS, the city and event organizers would continue to monitor as the weekend rolls around. Other reminders At the news conference, Mann reminded individuals who consume alcohol and other substances to be responsible while doing so and to take care of those around them. "If you need help, feel unsafe, or see something suspicious, please speak to one of our many uniformed officers," he said. The city will have increased police presence, especially in the village, he said. "While peaceful protest is protected under the Charter, we ask that it be exercised responsibly and respectfully, in a way that does not jeopardize the safety or enjoyment of others," he said. "Toronto's diversity is one of our greatest strengths and Pride is a celebration of that." Road closures There will also be a number of road closures across the city this weekend. On Sunday, parts of Church Street, Bloor Street W., Yonge Street, and Dundas Street W. will be closed from the morning until approximately 8 p.m. for the Pride parade. Other street closures will vary based on the day and time. For more information on those, visit the police's website.
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Toronto Sun
MANDEL: Remorseful teen in swarming of Ken Lee sentenced to 12 months probation
Kenneth Lee, a 59-year-old homeless man, was stabbed to death days before Christmas in 2022 Get the latest from Michele Mandel straight to your inbox Kenneth Lee is shown in a Toronto Police Service handout photo. A teen who pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the eve of her trial for second-degree murder in the vicious swarming death of Kenneth Lee has been sentenced to 12 months probation. 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. 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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 That leaves just one more of the eight girls to be sentenced for the shocking assault that killed the 59-year-old homeless man on Dec. 18, 2022. In a moving decision, Superior Court Justice Philip Campbell found the teen, 14 at the time, was high on alcohol and marijuana and was one of the least responsible in the violent attack: she had no weapon, she had earlier tried to calm her co-accused and only became involved in the final phase of the swarming when she mistakenly believed Lee had initiated an assault on her friend, when he was really trying to defend himself. 'You did not have the intention that night to kill Mr. Lee. I believe that nobody involved had that intention, and I am certain that you did not. You did not think it was likely Mr. Lee was going to die, or from what you saw, even possibly, was going to die, but you did know there was a risk, a real possibility, that he would get significantly hurt,' the judge said. 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. 'The other thing I know to be true is that your conduct was not the worst of the group who performed the attack,' he said. 'But in that final stage of the attack which created a significant risk of harm to Mr. Lee, you did act with a high degree of anger and aggression.' Read More Of the eight accused, she has spent the most time in custody – 354 days – which he credited to 18 months and she was blamed for the flooding of the Marjorie Amos detention facility in Brampton in April 2023 that required the controversial transfer of three of the girls in the middle of the night by plane to Kenora. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Campbell urged the teen to channel her remorse and nightmares over what happened to 'a very good guy' into completing high school, re-engaging her talent for basketball and furthering her dream to work in social services to help other teens. 'There are a great many things in your life and about you that are very positive and offer great reason for optimism about you and your future,' the judge said. While the defence had asked for just six months probation, Campbell found she needed a year of support to help with her mental health and cannabis addiction issues. It all began when one of the girls grabbed a bottle of booze belonging to Lee's friend at the parkette at the corner of Front St. and University Ave. When Lee stepped in to protect her, a shelter worker witnessed the girls descend on him like a ' bunch of wolves on top of a piece of meat. ' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lee later died from a knife wound to his heart. Toronto Police arrested eight girls between the ages of 13 and 16 and charged all of them with second-degree murder. Seven teens have since pleaded guilty to lesser charges – five to manslaughter, one to assault and one to assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. The eighth girl, the alleged stabber, went to trial before Campbell and was found not guilty of second-degree murder but guilty of manslaughter. She's set to be sentenced next month. None of the teens can be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. 'Nothing you and the other girls can do can return life to Mr. Lee. That is the nature of homicide. The accused will never lose what the victim has lost,' the judge concluded. 'But as you live your life, if you keep in mind the quiet, kind and gentle man who lost his own life, you can allow those events to be a touchstone for you and a reminder to you.' mmandel@ Toronto Raptors Canada CFL Celebrity Celebrity
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
PROTECT BLACK AND ALL STUDENTS: FORD WANTS POLICE BACK IN SCHOOLS - SAY NO!
Event type: Press Conference and Family-Friendly Rally Location: Queens Park, South Entrance Time: 12PM-1PM ASL Interpretation Provided. TORONTO, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - We are a group of Black and allied parents, educators and researchers voicing our opposition to the Ontario government's legislation which mandates the return of police-in-school (SRO) programs under Bill 33, Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. Schools must remain safe places for young Black and Indigenous students to learn. Peer-reviewed research and community voices tell us that racism in policing is endemic, causing mass surveillance, arrest, incarceration and overall brutality against Black communities, and particularly young Black and Indigenous people. These harms have been recognized by the Toronto Police Service, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Generations of young Black and other racialized people have been harmed by SRO programs, and Bill 33 rolls back the clock on racial progress, threatening to expose a new generation of Black learners to harm and violence in their schools. This must be stopped immediately. The proposed legislation—to return to the failed policy of stationing police in schools—endangers the safety, health, and well-being of Black, Indigenous and racialized youth. Bill 33 contravenes provincial equity policies and human rights protections, criminalizes young people in spaces meant for learning, and goes against the decisions taken by school boards across Ontario (in Toronto, Hamilton, Peel and Ottawa) to end the programs due to their harmful impacts on marginalized students. SRO's do not improve school safety: this has been widely proven and documented. Effective and evidence-based alternatives already exist to make schools safe but to make a greater impact they need Ford's support. Instead, the Ford government continues to make dramatic cuts to Ontario schools, and is now seeking to replace badly-needed supports with police.
