Media Releases

Investigators with the Special Victims Unit have charged a Markham sports coach with breaching his release conditions in connection with sexual assault incidents involving youths.
In June 2025, members of the Special Victims Unit charged Garth MORRIS , 59, of Markham, with Invitation to Sexual Touching Under 16, Sexual Interference, Sexual Assault and Sexual Exploitation. The charges relate to a victim who reported incidents that began in 2017, when they...
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York Regional Police has charged a man following an altercation at a demonstration regarding the conflict in Iran, in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police responded to reports of a dangerous driver in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Yonge Street. The suspect was operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner near an ongoing demonstration. The suspect struck a food delivery driver who was not involved in the demonstration...
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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.
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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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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