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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Police Service

One Dead – Levi Michael LAWSON Arrested

Incident Number TB24050228

One person has been charged after human remains were discovered over the weekend.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers located a deceased individual in the area of the 800 block of Finlayson Street and the 400 block of McKellar Street North on the afternoon of Saturday, December 14.

The Thunder Bay Police Service will not be publicly releasing the identity of the individual at this time.

Members of the Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit became involved in the investigation.

A suspect was arrested by members of the Major Crimes Unit and Intelligence Unit on Tuesday, December 17.

Levi Michael LAWSON, 24, is charged with Indignity to a Human Body.

The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date of December 23, 2024.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Peel Regional Police Police Press Releases

Bryan Devereaux Wanted By Police – Licence Plate DARP182

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau seek assistance from the public to locate a man involved in a physical altercation with a female.

On December 17, 2024, at 11:47 a.m. police received a report of an altercation between a man and a woman in the area of Mississauga Road and Meadowvale Boulevard in Mississauga.

During the incident, the man was reportedly seen striking the female and forcing her into a vehicle before leaving the area.

The vehicle is a 2006 Acura MDX SUV, black in colour bearing Ontario licence plate DARP182. The vehicle has a gold Acura emblem and front end damage.

Police attempted to intercept the vehicle however the driver did not stop and managed to evade police.

The driver has been identified as 48-year-old Bryan Devereaux of Kitchener.  He is described white, 5’7”, slim build.  He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, black rimmed glasses with yellow tint.

The unknown female is described as early 30s, 5’4”, medium build. Last seen wearing a full length parka.

Bryan is encouraged to seek legal counsel and turn himself in to police.

If Bryan or the vehicle is seen, police are asking members of the public not to approach but to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information about Bryan or his whereabouts is asked to call investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at  (905) 453–2121, ext. 1133. 

Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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Police Press Releases York Regional Police

Shots Fired – Winston VERNON Wanted By Police


Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have issued an arrest warrant for an Aurora man, after shots were fired at a home in Newmarket.

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., police responded to a residence in the area of College Manor Drive and Greig Circle for a report that shots had been fired. When officers arrived, multiple shell casings were found in front of the residence. Damage had been caused to the house and a vehicle parked in the driveway. A white hatchback was seen fleeing the area.

The house was occupied at the time of the shooting. There were no physical injuries.

Investigators believe the incident was targeted. 

Wanted:Winston VERNON, 35, City of Aurora Charges:Mischief to PropertyUnauthorized Possession of a FirearmUttering ThreatsAssault with a WeaponPointing a FirearmFail to Comply with UndertakingPossession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x2 

Investigators are seeking any additional video surveillance from the area, and are appealing to anyone who may have captured dashcam footage on the roadways at the time of the incident. Anyone who has not yet spoken to police is asked to please come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com

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Halton Regional Police Police Press Releases

Pedestrain Struck In Hit & Run

On December 17th, 2024 at approximately 5:40 pm, a pedestrian was struck at Mountainview Road and Campbell Gate by a dark coloured SUV. The elderly pedestrian was rushed to Georgetown Hospital where they are listed in stable condition. The involved vehicle failed to remain and was last observed driving south on Mountainview Road away from the scene.

Any witnesses to this incident, or drivers with dashcam or operating Tesla motor vehicles who were in the area around that time, are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5065 

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Two Males After a Firearm Trafficking Investigation

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to a firearms trafficking investigation.

On December 18, 2024, members of the Drugs and Firearms Unit arrested two local males after completing an investigation.

A 32-year-old Cambridge male has been arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.

A 47-year-old Kitchener male has been arrested and charged with trafficking a firearm.

Both males were held in police custody for a bail hearing. Two long guns were recovered as a result of the investigation.

WA24331403 (917)

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Two Males Arrested After a Firearm Trafficking Investigation

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to a firearms trafficking investigation.

On December 18, 2024, members of the Drugs and Firearms Unit arrested two local males after completing an investigation.

A 32-year-old Cambridge male has been arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.

A 47-year-old Kitchener male has been arrested and charged with trafficking a firearm.

Both males were held in police custody for a bail hearing. Two long guns were recovered as a result of the investigation.

WA24331403 (917)

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Waterloo Regional Police Respond to Another Shooting

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a Cambridge residence.

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 7:45 a.m., police responded to reports of residential property damage caused by a firearm in the area of Munch Avenue and Sekura Street.

There are no reports of any physical injuries and it is believed the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m.

The investigation remains ongoing and there will be an increased police presence in the area throughout the day. 

Police are encouraging anyone with information or video surveillance to call 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA24331611 (917)

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Unidentified Female Killed In Collision – Sohaib Abdallah LOUNES Arrested

An unidentified female was fatally injured after a vehicle she was riding in lost control and left the roadway in Pickering.

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members from West Division responded to a collision involving a rolled over vehicle on Brock Road near Mowbray Street.  A black 2018 Audi sedan was southbound on Brock Road when it lost control, left the roadway and struck a large tree.  The vehicle had four occupants onboard and was driven by a 20-year-old male from Quebec.  Two of the occupants were ejected during the collision and rollover.

One of the occupants, a yet to be identified female, aged 18-22, was ejected and fatally injured as a result of the collision.  Police are currently attempting to identify the female.

The other two occupants were transported to a Toronto-area trauma center.  They are currently listed in serious but stable condition.

The 20-year-old driver of the vehicle, who also suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was later arrested for numerous offences.

Sohaib Abdallah LOUNES, age 20 from Quebec is charged with: Dangerous Operation Causing Death, Dangerous Operation Cause Bodily Harm x2, Possession of Electronic Device for the Purpose of Committing Motor Vehicle Theft, and Possession of Break-and-Enter Instruments.

Members of the DRPS Traffic Services Branch – Collision Investigation Unit (CIU), attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.  

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Rayne of the Traffic Services Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5256.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Shots Fired Into Child’s Bedroom

Police are investigating after shots fired Wednesday morning in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at approximately 2:05 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to the area of Mary Street North and Taunton Road East after receiving a call for the sound of gunshots. 

Officers arrived on scene and located a number of shell casings in the area. At this time, there have been no physical injuries reported. 

A large canvass was conducted and multiple residences were located that had been shot. Residents were home at the time of the shooting and the bullets entered their homes, severely compromising their safety. Of note, a bullet was located in a child’s bedroom beneath their bed. The child was not home at the time and is uninjured.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with video footage to please contact police. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Armstrong of Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2741.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Shot(s) Fired – Nicholas Traviss Arrested

LONDON, ON (December 18, 2024) – Members of the LPS Street Crime Unit with the assistance of the LPS Guns and Gangs Section, have arrested one of the three outstanding suspects in the shooting investigation which occurred in the 200-block of Simcoe Street in last month.

As a result, Nicholas Traviss, 28, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
  • Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition;
  • Break, enter and commit; and,
  • Discharge firearm with intent to wound/endanger life or prevent arrest.

The accused appeared in London court on December 9, 2024, in relation to the charges.

Investigators continue to search for two additional suspects.

The first suspect is described as male, Indigenous, approximately 25-35 years old, larger build, average height, wearing a black or dark navy “Jordan” hooded sweater, black pants and grey running shoes with white laces and white soles. He has black facial hair on his chin and a thin black moustache.

The second suspect is described as male, White, approximately 25-35 years old and walks with a slight lean to his right, wearing grey jeans with red markings on the inside of the pant legs below the knee, a black jacket with red inner lining and black high-top sneakers.

Investigators continue to urge members of the public that may have been in the 200-block of Simcoe Street between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, who may have dash-cam, residential or business video surveillance that could assist with the investigation, or who may be able to identify these outstanding suspects to contact the London Police Service.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

London Police Take $8 Million Worth Of Drugs Off Steets

LONDON, ON (December 18, 2024) – Between July and December of 2024, members of the London Police Service Guns and Gangs Section, with the assistance of members of various other areas within the service, seized multiple guns, drugs and cash from the streets of London. 

“The hard work of our members has delivered significant results.  We have seized large quantities of dangerous drugs, particularly fentanyl and carfentanil, which are driving the opioid crisis and taking far too many lives in our community.  Our continued enforcement efforts have also removed illegal firearms from our streets, contributing to a 48% reduction in gun violence in London.  These results reflect our strong commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of our city,” said Chief Thai Truong. 

“The safety of our community is the number one priority for the London Police Service, and our work continues. I commend our Guns and Gangs Section for the tremendous work they have done to make our community a safer place,” said Deputy Chief Paul Bastien. 

Detective Sergeant Josh Silcox, head of the LPS Guns and Gangs Section said, “Drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession poses a safety risk to everyone in our city. Combating drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession is a team effort that not only involves our team, but our community partners and all Londoners.” 

Since July of 2024, a total of 32 investigations by members of the Guns and Gangs Section resulted in multiple search warrants executed in London, with the following items seized as a result:  

  • 16.9kg of fentanyl
  • 14kg of Cocaine
  • Close to 700 pounds of cannabis seized
  • 27kg of cannabis resin products
  • 2kg of Methamphetamine
  • 2820 dilaudid pills
  • 2249 Oxycodone pills
  • 2.8kg of psilocybin
  • Almost 1kg of carfentanil
  • Over 1kg of MDMA
  • 19 firearms seized
  • Over $650,000 in cash proceeds of drug trafficking

The seized drugs are estimated to have a street value of approximately $8,404,427.

As a result of the warrants and seizures, a total of 70 people were charged resulting in a combined 160 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges, and 371 Criminal Code of Canada charges.

Anyone who wishes to report information in relation to firearms or illegal drug trafficking is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.  

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 18Dec2024

Two business employees assaulted

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after employees of a downtown business were threatened and assaulted Tuesday.

Just after 5 p.m. police were called to a business near Paisley Street and Norfolk Street. A male who had previously been banned from the business returned and began yelling at staff, threatening to kill them.

As he was being removed from the business he tried to punch two employees but did not make contact. None of the victims were physically injured.

Police were not able to locate the male. The investigation is ongoing.

Home entered while owner sleeping

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a home was entered this week while the owner was asleep.

On Tuesday officers were called to a residence near London Road East and Dufferin Street. The owner said she went to bed about midnight Monday and when she awoke Tuesday morning the front door was ajar and she noticed some property missing.

She checked dumpsters behind nearby businesses and was able to recover some of her property, but is still missing a laptop, cash and identification.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Melissa Anthony at 519-824-1212, ext. 7487, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Arrest for punching two employees

A Breslau man has been arrested after two employees and a customer of a Guelph bar were assaulted earlier this month.

The early morning of December 7 two males were involved in an altercation inside a bar on Woodlawn Road West during which one was punched in the face. As a security employee was attempting to remove one of the males, he was punched in the face by another male.

A second security employee attempted to restrain that male and was bitten on the arm, causing it to bleed.

Officers arrived and arrested a 29-year-old Cambridge man and 29-year-old Toronto man on assault charges.

Further investigation revealed the involvement of a third suspect, who also assaulted the original victim and one of the employees who intervened. He fled before police arrived.

On Tuesday evening a 29-year-old Breslau man attended the police station and was arrested for two counts of assault. All three accused will appear in court January 21.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 215

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Graham Dorrington Was Arrested Again

Case #: 2024-2706775 

Published: Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 5:57 PM

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a man wanted in a Break and Enter investigation.

It is reported that:

  • On Sunday, December 15, 2024 between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., a man broke into a series of commercial properties in the area of Kingston Road and Main Street
  • the man fled the area in an unknown direction

Graham Dorrington, 55, of Toronto has been identified and is wanted for:

  1. Two counts of Break and Enter to Commit
  2. Attempt to Commit a Dual Procedure Offence
  3. Five counts of Fail to Comply with Release order

He is described as 5’10”, 190 lbs., with a medium build. He was wearing a black toque, black jacket, a white hooded sweater, gray pants and gray shoes.

An image has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

16 Year Old Pedestrain Suffers Life Threatening Injuries

Case #: 2024-2728390 

Published: Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 4:30 PM

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 7:15 a.m., police responded to a call for a Personal Injury Collision in the Blakemanor Road and Markham Road area.

It is reported that:

  • an 84-year-old man was driving a gray 2012 Ford pick-up truck northbound on Markham Road
  • a 16-year-old girl was struck by the truck as she crossed Markham Road from the eastside to the westside of the street
  • the girl was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries
  • the driver remained on scene

The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services.

Police are asking local residents, business and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Drugs & Firearms Bust

Case #: 2024-2720769 

Published: Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 4:29 PM

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of two arrests made in a Drug Trafficking and Firearm investigation.

It is alleged that:

  • a man and a youth were involved in trafficking illicit drugs throughout the city and were in possession of an illegal firearm

It is further alleged that:

  • On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, members of the Toronto Police Drug Squad executed a search warrant at a residence
  • a loaded Glock 43 semiautomatic handgun, approximately 1670 grams of cocaine, 40 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 12 grams of fentanyl, approximately 133 grams of psilocybin, $7,590 CAD, $100 USD, a taser, three cell phones, packaging and digital scales were located and seized

Michael-Ryan Bond, 37, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  2. Possession Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  3. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
  4. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  5. Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
  6. Careless Storage of a Firearm
  7. Possession of Prohibited Weapon

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 402.

A male youth, 17*, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  2. Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  3. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
  4. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm 
  5. Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
  6. Careless Storage of a Firearm
  7. Possession of prohibited weapon
  8. Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

An image has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

**Please refer to Section 110, Subsection 1, of the YCJA:

110. (1) Subject to this section, no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information related to a young person, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act.***