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York Regional Police Celebrates Police Appreciation Night by Raising $1.16 Million for Local Organizations

York Regional Police Celebrates Police Appreciation Night by Raising $1.16 Million for Local Organizations 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 …

Marine Unit Open House

Marine Unit Open House Join York Regional Police as we mark Safe Boating Awareness Week Come to this family-friendly event and enjoy: Tours of the Marine Unit facility and response vessels Meet the Marine Unit safety partners from the Canadian Safe Boating council and Playsafe Productions Food truck from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Ice cream truck from 2 p.m. to 4 …

Ninth Annual MADD York Region Golf Tournament Golfer Registration

Ninth Annual MADD York Region Golf Tournament Golfer Registration Join us for the Ninth Annual MADD York Region Golf Tournament at Redcrest Cardinal Golf Club on Friday, August 7, 2026. Shotgun start at 8 a.m.. Registration and breakfast at 7 a.m..  Registration includes: Continental breakfast Green fees/shared carts Free use of driving range Plated lunch Prizes Foursome @ $800 per team Individual @ $200 each  On course activities passport @ $20 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada is a charitable …

Ninth Annual MADD York Region Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities

Ninth Annual MADD York Region Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada is a charitable grassroots organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving while offering support to victims of this reckless crime, which kills and injures thousands of Canadians each year.  MADD York Region strives to heighten awareness about the dangers of impaired driving while saving lives on our roads.  This is the opportunity to support this important fundraising event for MADD …

York Regional Police Service Board Appoints New Chief of Police

York Regional Police Service Board Appoints New Chief of Police 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 widely recognized for his sound judgment, …

Missing Vulnerable Man from Vaughan

Missing Vulnerable Man from Vaughan   Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 30-year-old man from the City of Vaughan. Family members last heard from Andreas on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m. He was last seen the day before in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Vellore Woods Boulevard. Andreas is believed to be driving a red 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI with Ontario licence …

Appeal for Witnesses Following Multiple Overnight Arsons in Markham

Appeal for Witnesses Following Multiple Overnight Arsons in Markham Related Photos Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses following three overnight arsons in the City of Markham. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4:30 a.m., police attended a business in the area of Highway 7 East and Ninth Line for reports of a fire. Once on scene, Markham Fire and Emergency Services had already extinguished a small fire which resulted in minimal …

Five Men Charged Following the Recovery of Over $2 Million in Stolen Cannabis and Two Firearms

Five Men Charged Following the Recovery of Over $2 Million in Stolen Cannabis and Two Firearms Related Photos Five men have been charged by the York Regional Police Auto Cargo Theft Unit (ACTU), following the recovery of over $2 million in stolen cannabis products and two illegal firearms. On April 15, 2026, investigators were in the area of McLaughlin Road and Highway 401, in the City of Mississauga, when they located a trailer that was reported stolen from the Niagara Region. Through investigation, it …

Shots Fired at Home in Georgina

Shots Fired at Home in Georgina Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are appealing for the public’s assistance following a shooting at a residence in the Town of Georgina. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, just before 4:20 a.m., police responded to a report of the sound of gunshots on Clarlyn Drive, in the area of Clarlyn Drive and Lake Drive. When officers arrived, they found a house and vehicle which had been damaged as a result of gunfire. No injuries were reported. At …

Appeal for Witnesses Following an Assault on a Youth in Vaughan

Appeal for Witnesses Following an Assault on a Youth in Vaughan Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking to identify a suspect and are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the City of Vaughan. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, just before 5:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault in the area of Tami Court and Bathurst Street. While walking on a forested pathway which connects Lady Nadia Drive and Rivermill Crescent, a youth was …

Suspects for Identification Following Armed Home Invasion in East Gwillimbury

Suspects for Identification Following Armed Home Invasion in East Gwillimbury Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are appealing for witnesses and are looking to identify at least three suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion in the Township East Gwillimbury. On April 13, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., three suspects forced their way into a residence in the area of Frederick Pearson Street and John Candy Drive. Inside the residence, two victims were assaulted, and suffered …

Update – Police Seek Additional Witnesses After Young Female Grabbed by Stranger in Vaughan Park

Update – Police Seek Additional Witnesses After Young Female Grabbed by Stranger in Vaughan Park Related Photos The York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the public for their assistance and continue to seek information to identify a suspect and vehicle following an assault last week in the City of Vaughan. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, just before 5:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault in the area of Tami Court and Bathurst Street. While walking …

Suspect Sought Following an Assault Involving a Youth in Markham

Suspect Sought Following an Assault Involving a Youth in Markham Related Photos Investigators with the York Regional Police # 2 District Criminal Investigations Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following an assault on a youth in the City of Markham. On Monday, April 13, 2026, officers received a report that at approximately 7:20 a.m., in the area of Yonge Street and Royal Orchard Boulevard, an adult male had approached a female youth on a York Region Transit bus and …

Charges laid in Human Trafficking Investigation

Charges laid in Human Trafficking Investigation Investigators with the York Regional Police Counter Exploitation Unit have charged a suspect in connection with a human trafficking investigation. In October 2025, the victim reported to police they had been sexually assaulted, trafficked and exploited in the sex trade from 2012 to 2019. These offences were committed at various locations in the City of Vaughan and across Ontario. The suspect is known to have several aliases and investigators are releasing his …

Project Fortis Concludes with 33 Charged for Residential Break-and-Enters

Project Fortis Concludes with 33 Charged for Residential Break-and-Enters Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (IPCTF) and York Regional Police District Criminal Investigation Bureaus (CIB) have charged 33 individuals with more than 330 criminal offences after a four-month investigation, dubbed Project Fortis, which focused on residential break-and-enters committed across York Region. Between November 1, 2025 and March 1, 2026, the IPCTF and District CIB …

Update - Suspect Charged in Connection with Four Bank Robberies

Update - Suspect Charged in Connection with Four Bank Robberies Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged a suspect in connection with four bank robbery investigations. On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., police responded to an attempted robbery at a bank in the area of Highway 7 and Birchmount Road in the City of Markham. Officers learned that a male suspect entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding money and indicating that it was a robbery. The …

Appeal for Additional Victims in Retail Theft Investigation

Appeal for Additional Victims in Retail Theft Investigation Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a man in connection with a retail theft investigation in the Township of King. On Monday, April 6, 2026, officers responded to reports of a theft at a retail establishment in the area of King Road and William Street. The suspect stole a quantity of beauty supplies and fled the store.   Through investigation, officers identified the suspect and on …

Whitchurch-Stouffville Man Facing Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Charges

Whitchurch-Stouffville Man Facing Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Charges 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. …

Sentencing of Accused in Police-Involved Shooting

Sentencing of Accused in Police-Involved Shooting A man has been convicted and sentenced to nine years in custody by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket, following a police-involved shooting which occurred in July 2025. On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., York Regional Police attempted to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle in the area of Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East, in the City of Markham. The driver failed to stop and attempted to escape by colliding with police …

Project Great One Concludes with Multiple Fraud Related Charges

Project Great One Concludes with Multiple Fraud Related Charges The York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit (FCU), in partnership with The Regional Municipality of York, have laid multiple charges against 15 suspects, in connection with a lengthy fraud investigation dubbed Project Great One. On April 3, 2025, The Regional Municipality of York reported fraud targeting their Homeless Prevention Program (HPP). HPP is a service for individuals not on other social assistance programs, who are either homeless …