Media Releases

In light of overnight escalation in the Middle East conflict and the impact these events may have on people here at home, York Regional Police will support our community through increased outreach, visibility and police patrols across York Region.
York Regional Police continues to monitor the situation closely in coordination with our federal and provincial partners. We understand that global events can cause local safety concern and have a profound effect on our communities.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (IPCTF) have charged three suspects in connection with 14 break and enter incidents across York Region.
The months-long project has been dubbed Project Dora.
In December 2025, an investigation began into a series of break and enter incidents in the cities of Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, police received information that suspects of interest in...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged three suspects with numerous offences in connection with a November 2024 armed home invasion in the Township of King.
On Monday, November 4, 2024, at approximately 6:23 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the area of Paradise Valley Trail and Fairmont Ridge Trail. A 39-year-old male was located at the scene and taken to a trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have laid numerous charges following the seizure of a large quantity of controlled substances and weapons.
The investigation began in the fall of 2025, when it was reported that two men were involved in the trafficking of controlled substances in York Region and surrounding areas. Through investigation, other suspects were identified who were believed to be trafficking controlled substances...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged two men following a failed attempted robbery in the Community of Kleinburg.
On Thursday, February 20, 2026, police responded to a suspicious vehicle call at a commercial plaza in the area of Islington Avenue and Stegman’s Mill Road. The complainant reported that at 1 p.m., a grey Honda CRV with two occupants wearing ski masks, pulled into the parking lot. When the complainant approached the vehicle,...
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