Media Releases

The York Regional Police Service Board announced today that, following a six-year tenure as chief of police, Jim MacSween will retire on June 26, 2026.
Chief MacSween, who has already played an integral role in succession planning for the Executive Leadership Team at York Regional Police, will continue to support the Board in the process to appoint its next chief.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to extend our sincere congratulations to Chief MacSween on his well-earned...
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Within one week York Regional Police seized two firearms and a quantity of controlled substances in two separate incidents in the Town of Georgina.
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers were conducting proactive patrol in the area of Highway 48 and High Street. Officers initiated a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver, they observed open alcoholic beverages in the vehicle. As a result, officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a man in connections with a robbery in the City of Markham and are appealing for additional victims to come forward.
On February 4, 2026, officers responded to a street-level robbery in the area of Apple Creek and Town Centre boulevards. The victim told police she had been communicating with the suspect on the Chinese social media platform Redbook regarding the purchase of concert...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a Vaughan man and are appealing for additional victims to come forward in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
On February 9, 2026, the victim contacted a realtor from a social media sales platform regarding a rental listing. The next day, the realtor asked the victim to visit the listed property. As the victim was unable to do so, the realtor and the victim agreed...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are appealing for public assistance following a shooting at a residence in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, just after 9 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots on Harold Avenue, in the area of 9 th Line. When officers arrived, a house was located with damage as a result of gunfire.
There were no injuries reported.
At this time, no suspect or suspect vehicle...
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