Posted on Tuesday April 29, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have charged a man with murder in relation to a 2023 homicide in the City of Vaughan.
On September 1, 2023, at 2:25 p.m., York Regional Police responded to a call for an injured person at a residence in the area of Laskin Drive near Ilan Ramon Boulevard. Attending officers found a deceased male inside the house with a significant head injury. The death was deemed to be a homicide.
The deceased was identified as Rakesh “Rick” JOSHI, 50, of Vaughan.
On April 28, 2025, Alexander CHERNIAK, 51, of Vaughan, was charged with First-Degree Murder. A black Porsche 911 Turbo that was being sought has been recovered.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or by email at homicide@yrp.ca. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
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April 29, 2025
