Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police Complex Investigations Unit, in partnership with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have charged six suspects following Project Golden Frog, an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine in York Region and elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The investigation began in May 2026, when the CBSA intercepted and examined a shipment from...

Investigators with the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a male youth following the dangerous operation of an e-bike in the Town of Georgina. On May 29, 2026, officers on general patrol near Wexford Drive and Carrick Avenue were approached by a motorist who reported that an e-bike carrying two riders was travelling at a high rate of speed in the area. At...

Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are seeking witnesses after a man was shot at a club in the City of Vaughan. On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire at a nightclub in the area of Steeles Avenue and Scholes Road. On scene, officers learned an altercation took place inside the club, resulting in a female...

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying at least two suspects following a commercial robbery in the City of Richmond Hill. On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 3:20 p.m., officers responded to reports of a commercial robbery in the area of High Tech Road and Red Maple Road. On scene, officers learned that two suspects, armed with at least...

Investigators with the York Regional Police Human Trafficking Unit are appealing for additional victims to come forward after a man was charged in connection with the robbery of a sex trade worker in the City of Markham. On Friday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the area of McCowan Road and Bur Oak Avenue for the report of a robbery. The suspect...

Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged one suspect and are seeking a second suspect in connection with a series of break-and-enters at condominiums. York Regional Police previously issued a public warning as part of this investigation, alerting residents to suspects who were surreptitiously gaining access to condominium and apartment...

Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigations Unit are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision in the City of Markham. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:54 a.m., police responded to a collision in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Steelcase Road. A black Honda Civic, traveling northbound on Woodbine Avenue, collided into a black Chevrolet pick-up truck...

Kensworth Alton FRANCIS, 31, of the City of Mississauga has been convicted and sentenced to life in custody following a 2022 double homicide in the City of Vaughan. On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to the ATL Lounge located at 2220 Highway 7 West. When officers arrived on scene, they located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of the victims...

Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (IPCTF) have charged four suspects in connection with 20 residential break-and-enters as part of Project Towns, an investigation focused on combatting break-ins across York Region. In April, 2026 IPCTF launched an investigation into a series of break-and-enters across York Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Suspects...

York Regional Police is proud to launch a new, improved website. Built with customer service and accessibility top of mind, the new website is compliant with standards legislated by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Serving one of the most diverse regions in Canada, the site features user-activated translation and a live chat assistant, ensuring our community members can...

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...

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...