Posted on Tuesday September 23, 2025
Investigators from the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a suspect after a series of theats were made in the City of Markham.
Between August 1and September 18, 2025, police responded to nine incidents of a suspect making threatening remarks towards women in the area of Fincham and Larkin Avenues. The suspect uttered threats and made threatening gestures to victims.
On September 23, 2025, the suspect was located in the same area and was taken into custody.
Investigators are releasing a photo of the suspect as they believe there are additional victims and are encouraging them to come forward.
Charged: - Devante DUNGY, 26, of no fixed address
| Charges: - Uttering Threats
- Criminal Harassment
- Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Probation x4
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At the time of his arrest DUNGY was on probation and was subject to a prohibition order for unrelated incidents.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to please come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541. 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
25-311948 / 282749
September 23, 2025
