Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged an Innisfil man with multiple offences following an arson in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:18 p.m., police and Central York Fire Services attended the area of Warden Avenue and Aurora Road for reports of an industrial building on fire. Once on scene, a large amount of smoke was observed to be billowing out from the premise.
The premise...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the public for their assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted in connection with an assault on a youth in the City of Markham.
On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 7:20 a.m., an assault occurred on board a York Region Transit bus, in the area of Yonge Street and Royal Orchard Boulevard. The victim, a female youth, was approached and assaulted by an adult...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in locating a missing man from the City of Vaughan.
Jeffrey has been located. Please remove his photo from circulation.
Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal , or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the Security...
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The York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team and Hate Crime Prevention Unit, along with the Toronto Police Service Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, supported by the Counter-Terrorism Security Unit (Hate Crime Unit), are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with a March shooting at a synagogue in the Cities of Vaughan and Toronto.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, just before midnight, sounds of gunshots were...
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The York Regional Police Service Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Paulo Da Silva as the next Chief of Police for York Regional Police, effective June 27, 2026.
“Following a comprehensive selection process, the Board is confident that Chief- Designate Da Silva is the right leader to guide York Regional Police into the future,” said Board Chair Steve Pellegrini. “He is widely recognized for his sound judgment, collaborative leadership...
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