Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in locating a missing youth from the City of Richmond Hill.
Avery has been located. Please remove her photo from circulation.
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Through the continued generosity and overwhelming support shown by our donors, sponsors and community members, the sold-out event raised $1.16 million for the York Region Centre for Community Safety, Victim Services of York Region and Crime Stoppers of York Region.
York Regional Police celebrated the 31 st annual Police Appreciation Night at Universal Event Space in Vaughan on May 7, 2026.
“I am truly thankful and appreciative of the donations made to Police Appreciation...
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The York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit has charged two suspects following an investigation into an illicit online cannabis distribution network operating within York Region.
On May 4, 2026, investigators received information that youths had accessed an online cannabis distribution website and that at least two had become ill after consuming them. Investigators reviewed the website and observed cannabis products being advertised in packaging in contravention...
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The York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team and the 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), have charged a suspect in connection with March shootings at synagogues in the cities of Vaughan and Toronto.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, just before midnight, sounds of gunshots were reported in the area of Clark Avenue West and York Hill Boulevard....
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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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