Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 21-year-old man from the City of Vaughan.
James was last seen by his family on March 31, 2026, before he traveled to Alberta. He is believed to have since returned to Ontario.
He has had no contact with his family since April 5, 2026, raising concerns for his well-being.
James is described as Black, standing at 6’...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are appealing for witnesses following a homicide in the City of Vaughan.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers attended a residence in the area of Kaiser Drive and Forest Drive after receiving reports that shots had been fired. When officers arrived, two males were located outside of the home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both males succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision involving a motorcycle in the City of Vaughan.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a sedan in the area of Dufferin Street and Caraway Drive.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 25-year-old male from Richmond Hill, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The...
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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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