Category: Brampton

Categories
Brampton City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Vivek Malhotra Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving a traffic complaint.

On Wednesday October 01, 2025 at approximately 02:02 am, officers were notified of a traffic complainant for a vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic in Woodville. Officers located the motor vehicle on King Street and began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was charged with 5 charges including Criminal Code of Canada offences.

Vivek Malhotra, 45-year-old of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance Card
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Categories
Brampton Guelph Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Hero Run Down Twice in Fight to Defend Neighbourhood #StandYourGround

A Brampton man faces assault and dangerous driving charges after another man was repeatedly hit by a car during a disturbance in Guelph.

On Friday afternoon police were called to the area of Glasgow Street North and Essex Street. Investigation revealed a man had left a house with property that didn’t belong to him. Another man tried to stop him and was twice struck by the subject’s car. The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention. The parties are known to each other.

On Sunday a 30-year-old Brampton man was arrested for assault with a weapon, dangerous driving, assault and theft under $5,000. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.

Categories
Brampton OPP Orillia Police Press Releases Toronto Woodbridge

5 Arrested After Kidnapped Man Found Bound & Beaten

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious activity on Colborne Street East.

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 9:11 p.m., officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle and persons wearing masks near an abandoned building on Colborne Street East in the City of Orillia. Upon arrival, officers observed a U-Haul van parked directly in front of the address provided. Given information provided in the call and concern for possible injuries, officers entered the building to ensure no one inside required immediate help.

Once inside the building, officers located an adult male who was conscious but bound and suffering from serious injuries. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

With assistance from the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), Canine Unit (K9), Aviation Services, and the Orillia Crime Unit, officers located and arrested five individuals inside the building.

As a result of the investigation, Surjit Singh BAINS, 62-years-old of Woodbridge, was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Gergy Anthony GORBURN, 51-years-old of Toronto, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Manraj MANN, 31-years-old of Brampton, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Dwayne MENNANT, 41-years-old of Brampton, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Baltej SANDHU, 30-years-old of Brampton, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

There is no threat to public safety at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.  

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing occurrence #E251318069. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.

Categories
Brampton Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Carjacking – 5 Arrested, Names Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Members from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against five individuals following an investigation into a carjacking.

In the early hours of September 9, 2025, officers from the Caledon OPP received a report of a carjacking in the area of Old School Road and Heritage Road, in the Town of Caledon. It was alleged that four suspects, two of whom were armed with handguns, stole the complainant’s vehicle by force and fled the area.

Detectives from the Caledon Major Crime Unit (MCU) assisted with the investigation which ultimately revealed the complainant fabricated the report of the carjacking in a fraud scheme alongside four other individuals.

As a result of the investigation, five individuals were arrested and charged.

A 17-year-old from Brampton was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000

Apkarn SINGH, 22, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000

Lakshay SHARMA, 21, of Caledon, was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000

Sehajpreet SANDHU, 21, of Caledon, was charged with:

  • Public Mischief
  • Fraud over $5000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

Gurkarn Singh, 21, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Public Mischief
  • Fraud over $5000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to their charge(s).

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information about suspected unlawful activity to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

Categories
Brampton OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

Hit & Run Driver Tajinderpal SINGH Facing Numerous Charges

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Brampton resident after recovering a stolen vehicle.

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., officers in Tay Valley Township responded to reports that three stolen vehicles from the Toronto area were observed eastbound on Highway 7.

Officers attempted to stop one of the vehicles on Fallbrook Rd. The driver used the vehicle to contact the police cruiser before fleeing the area on foot. Members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit located the driver a short time later.

Tajinderpal SINGH, 25-years-old of Brampton, was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Dangerous operation

·        Flight from Police

·        Obstruct a Peace officer

·        Use plate not authorized

·        Fail to remain

·        Possess unmarked tobacco

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Thursday, September 18, 2025

A second vehicle was also recovered by Frontenac OPP.

Categories
Brampton Peel Regional Police

Shootings – Husandeep Singh, Gurpreet Singh & Gurdeep Shergill Arrested #3Strikes

Peel Regional Police
Peel Regional Police

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have arrested three individuals in relation to two shooting incidents in Brampton.

On July 10 and 11, 2025, police responded to shots being fired at residences in the area of Rolling Acres Drive. No injuries were reported. The suspects were seen fleeing in a black Chrysler 300, which was later recovered in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 13.

Following an extensive investigation, three individuals have been arrested and charged:

On July 27 Husandeep Singh, a 20-year-old man from Mississauga was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Discharge Firearm with Intent
  • Extortion

On Aug. 26, members of 22 CIB travelled to Winnipeg, Manitoba and arrested Gurpreet Singh, a 23-year-old man of no fixed address, on the strength of a Canada-wide warrant.  Gurpreet Singh was charged with:

  • Discharge Firearm with Intent (X2)
  • Extortion

On Sept. 12, members of 22 CIB travelled to Surrey, British Columbia and arrested Gurdeep Shergill, a 26-year-old man from Delta, British Columbia, on the strength of a Canada-wide warrant. Gurdeep Shergill was charged:

  • Discharge Firearm with Intent (X2)
  • Extortion

All three were held pending a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Peel Regional Police extends its appreciation to the Surrey Police Service for their collaboration on this investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 2233. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

Categories
Alerts Brampton Toronto Waterloo Regional Police

19 & 25 Year Old Arrested – Stolen Vehicle & Firearm Recovered

Waterloo Regional Police arrest two males after locating a stolen vehicle and loaded firearm in Waterloo.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers on proactive patrol located a stolen vehicle in the area of King Street North and Erb Street East. 

Through the investigation, officers determined that the vehicle’s occupants had left the area. Two male suspects were located a short distance away and were both arrested.

A loaded firearm and ammunition were located and seized as part of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Brampton male and a 25-year-old Toronto male, have been charged with the following: 

•    Possession of stolen property over $5,000
•    Unauthorized possession of a firearm 
•    Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm 
•    Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition 
•    Careless storage of firearm 
•    Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose 
•    Possession of automobile master key 

Both males were held for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

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

Categories
Brampton Toronto Waterloo Regional Police

19 & 25 Year Old Arrested – Stolen Vehicle & Firearm Recoverd

Waterloo Regional Police arrest two males after locating a stolen vehicle and loaded firearm in Waterloo.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers on proactive patrol located a stolen vehicle in the area of King Street North and Erb Street East. 

Through the investigation, officers determined that the vehicle’s occupants had left the area. Two male suspects were located a short distance away and were both arrested.

A loaded firearm and ammunition were located and seized as part of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Brampton male and a 25-year-old Toronto male, have been charged with the following: 

•    Possession of stolen property over $5,000
•    Unauthorized possession of a firearm 
•    Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm 
•    Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition 
•    Careless storage of firearm 
•    Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose 
•    Possession of automobile master key 

Both males were held for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

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

Categories
Brampton

Drug & Weapons Bust – Names Released

(BRAMPTON, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation with ties to the Niagara Region and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has resulted in the arrest of two individuals for numerous charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), as well as the seizure of controlled substances and five firearms.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), and the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) began this investigation in April 2024 as a result of drug trafficking activity within the Niagara Region. Investigators were able to identify a drug trafficking network that stemmed into the GTA, responsible for trafficking suspected cocaine and fentanyl as well as other illegal drugs.

On October 23, 2024, four search warrants were executed in Brampton by members from:

·      OPP PGNG

·      OPP-led Biker Enforcement Unit

·      OPP-led Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit

·      OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit

·      OPP Canine

·      OPP uniform members

·      NRPS

As a result of this investigation, the following was seized:

·      Four handguns

·      One shotgun

·      Approximately 2.7 kilograms of suspected fentanyl

·      Approximately 1.2 kilograms of suspected cocaine

·      Approximately 330 grams of suspected MDMA

·      Approximately 11 grams of suspected methamphetamine

·      113 suspected oxycodone tablets

·      50 suspected hydromorphone tablets

·      More than 845 rounds of ammunition

·      A prohibited magazine

·      More than $316,000 in Canadian currency

Michael NAVARRO, age 29 of Brampton, has been charged with the following 27 offences contrary to the CC and CDSA:

·      Firearms trafficking – three counts

·      Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized – two counts

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – two counts

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – four counts

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – four counts

·      Fail to comply with prohibition order

·      Trafficking – fentanyl – six counts

·      Trafficking – cocaine – two counts

·      Possession – MDMA – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on November 21, 2024.

Kathy Ann SAMUELS, age 32 of Brampton, has been charged with the following two offences contrary to the CDSA:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on December 5, 2024.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.