Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged three suspects and seized 18 kilograms of controlled substances following a three-month drug trafficking investigation.
In February 2025, investigators identified three suspects trafficking large quantities of drugs within York Region. The investigation led to two search warrant executions at residences in the City of Toronto. As a result, police seized over 18 kilograms of...
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Members of the York Regional Police Hate Crime Prevention Unit are investigating two separate reports of hate/bias incidents in the City of Vaughan.
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, police responded to a park in the area of Bathurst and Major Mackenzie Drive West for the report of anti-Semitic graffiti. Investigators attended and located a spray-painted swastika on the sidewalk. The incident was investigated and the graffiti was removed.
Investigators are seeking the public’s...
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York Regional Police is proud to celebrate the 30 th anniversary of Police Appreciation Night.
The sold-out Police Appreciation Night was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Universal Event Space in Vaughan, Ontario.
Thanks to the overwhelming and generous support of our donors, sponsors and community members, a total of $1.2 million has been raised for the beneficiaries of Police Appreciation Night, the York Region Centre for Community Safety and Victim Services of York...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in identifying an additional suspect in relation to an ongoing arson investigation.
On Thursday, February 6, 2025 at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to the area of George Street and Davis Drive in Newmarket after receiving a report of a fire. Three suspects forced their way into an autobody shop and used an accelerant...
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With the warmer weather approaching, York Regional Police is warning the public about the re-emergence of jewelry distraction thefts and reminding citizens to be cautious when speaking with strangers.
In these incidents, suspects travel around by car, looking to engage with susceptible individuals, usually seniors, who are by themselves and wearing jewelry. One suspect will either entice the victim to come close to the vehicle to ask a question or will come out of the car...
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