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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...
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.
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...
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...
The York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team and the Hate Crime Prevention Unit, along with the Toronto Police Service Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, supported by the Counter-Terrorism Security Unit (Hate Crime Unit), have charged a suspect in connection with March shootings at synagogues in the cities of Vaughan and Toronto. On Friday, March 6, 2026, just before midnight, sounds of...
Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the public for their assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted in connection with an assault on a youth in the City of Markham. On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 7:20 a.m., an assault occurred on board a York Region Transit bus, in the area of Yonge Street and Royal Orchard...
Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged an Innisfil man with multiple offences following an arson in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:18 p.m., police and Central York Fire Services attended the area of Warden Avenue and Aurora Road for reports of an industrial building on fire. Once on scene, a large amount...
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are appealing for witnesses and seeking multiple suspects following a home invasion in the City of Richmond Hill. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, just before 4:30 a.m., three suspects forced their way into a residence, in the area of Hyde Park Drive and Red Oak Drive, by smashing a front window. It is believed at least one of the suspects was...
The York Regional Police Service Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Paulo Da Silva as the next Chief of Police for York Regional Police, effective June 27, 2026. “Following a comprehensive selection process, the Board is confident that Chief- Designate Da Silva is the right leader to guide York Regional Police into the future,” said Board Chair Steve Pellegrini. “He is...
York Regional Police is warning the community about the ‘Senior Assassin’ game and the dangers of the possession of replica firearms. The warning comes as officers have seen a re-emergence of the game in the last several weeks. The game involves students competing to eliminate fellow participants by shooting them with water guns, gel projectiles or foam darts within an allotted time period. York...
Related Photos Investigators with the York Regional Police Hate Crime Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect following an assault at a Vaughan synagogue. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at approximately 9:35 a.m., officers attended a synagogue in the area of Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue for an assault. An unknown male attempted to enter a synagogue and - when he...
Investigators with the York Regional Police (YRP) Counter Exploitation Unit have charged a Whitchurch-Stouffville man with human trafficking and child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences in an on-going investigation. On April 1, 2026, the Peterborough Police Service began an investigation into a missing female youth from their area. The youth had been seen getting into a grey sedan...
