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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
One person arrested after two attempted carjackings involving firearm in Brantford
One person is in custody after allegedly attempting two armed carjackings in Brantford on Friday night. Brantford Police say officers responded to a 911 call just after 9 p.m. from the area of Tecumseh Street and Strathcona Avenue, where a male allegedly brandished a firearm and attempted to steal a vehicle. They say the attempt was unsuccessful and the suspect fled on foot. Minutes later, a second 911 call came in from the area of Edward Street and Huron Street reporting a similar incident involving a male with a firearm trying to steal another vehicle. Police say the descriptions matched and officers determined both incidents were related. With the help of a K-9 unit, officers arrested a male suspect nearby a short time later. No physical injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing, but police say there is no threat to public safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact Brantford Police Service and reference incident number BR25025172.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- CBS News
Man, 18, charged in armed carjacking of handicapped woman in East Garfield Park
A Chicago man was charged with his participation in the armed carjacking of a handicapped woman on the city's West Side earlier this week. Kennedy Leach, 18, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon by Citywide Vehicular Hijacking Task Force members in the 1100 block of South California Avenue. He was charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking of a handicapped person. Chicago police said Leach was identified as one of the suspects who took a vehicle at gunpoint from a 62-year-old woman in the 3500 block of West Congress Parkway earlier in the day. He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. No further information was available.
CTV News
17-06-2025
- CTV News
SIU investigating after armed carjacking suspect fell off Gardiner Expressway during takedown
Toronto Watch The SIU is investigating after an armed carjacking suspect fell off the Gardiner Expressway while fleeing from Toronto police. Mike Walker has the details.
CTV News
17-06-2025
- CTV News
Armed carjacking investigation shuts down parts of DVP and Gardiner
Video Parts of the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway are closed as police investigate an armed carjacking that left one person in hospital. CP24's Courtney Heels reports.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Teen charged in Southeast DC attempted armed carjacking
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — An 18-year-old has been arrested in an attempted armed carjacking in Southeast D.C. on Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Dayshawn Lee has been charged with armed carjacking, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, and possession of unregistered ammunition. Man shot in Northeast DC; police investigating Police say Lee approached the victim while pointing a gun shortly after 10 a.m. as he was sitting on a moped near 9th and G Street SE. A fight between the two then began. Officers arrived on the scene and were able to arrest Lee before he could steal the moped. Police say the case remains under investigation, and detectives are searching for another suspect. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text the Department's tip line at 50411. MPD currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
