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Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unithave charged a 63-year-old math tutor in connection with a sexual assault of a minor.
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the victim, who is under 16-year-old, came forward to report their math tutor had touched them for a sexual purpose during their math lessons on multiple occasions between September 2022 and October, 2025.
On Thursday, November 13, 2024, the suspect was arrested and charged.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Counter Exploitation Unit, Human Trafficking Section in partnership with Hamilton Police Major Drugs and Gangs – Human Trafficking Unit and the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy have charged a Mississauga man in connection with a year-long human trafficking investigation.
The investigation, dubbed Project Magnolia, began in May 2024 after Hamilton Police began an investigation into a suspect...
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Members of York Regional Police are excited to launch the 29 th Annual Holiday Heroes Campaign. For nearly three decades, this campaign has supported infants, children, families, seniors and community members in need by providing holiday and winter essentials.
This year’s campaign will run from November 15 to December 19, 2025.
We are calling on our community members, businesses and partners to be a holiday hero this year.
York Regional Police is looking for...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have charged one adult with First Degree Murder in connection with a fatal home invasion that occurred in the City of Vaughan. An arrest warrant is in effect for a 16-year-old youth.
Four additional individuals are facing various related charges.
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, shortly before 1 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the area of Andreeta Drive and Barons Street for a report of a home invasion. Upon...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, have charged an additional suspect in connection with an ongoing extortion investigation.
Between January 2024 and October 2025, the suspect worked with an organized crime group responsible for unlawful gaming and betting activities. The crime group allowed access to gaming websites where victims placed bets on credit. When victims lost their bets, they were required to settle their debts in cash,...
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