Posted on Monday June 30, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged an adult for threatening a youth at a soccer game in the City of Vaughan.
On June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a youth soccer game was underway at a field in the area of Dufferin Street and Highway 407. The suspect, a parent of a player, uttered a threat against a youth on the opposing team, causing the game to be concluded.
On June 27, 2025 Gianni LUCIANI, 53, of Vaughan, has been charged with one count of Utter Threats.
York Regional Police takes public safety seriously and is reminding the community that we will not tolerate any form of threats, intimidation, or violence at public events, including youth sports. All such incidents will be investigated. If you witness or are the victim of such behavior, we encourage you to report it to police immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
25-201586
June 30, 2025
