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OPP Police Press Releases York Regional Police

Man Shot – Suspect Photo Released

Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses and searching for two suspects after a man was shot outside his home in the City of Markham.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of McCowan Road and 14th Avenue. When officers arrived, they located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injures.

The suspects arrived in a grey Honda CR-V sport utility vehicle, which investigators have since recovered.

Police are appealing to the public for assistance identifying two suspects. Both are described as male, Black, wearing grey hooded sweaters and black track pants.

Investigators believe this incident was targeted and urge anyone who has not yet spoken with the police to come forward. Additionally, officers are seeking surveillance video or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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Police Press Releases Windsor Police Service

Attempted Murder With Vehicle

The Windsor Police Service, in collaboration with LaSalle Police Service, has charged a 50-year-old man with attempted murder after a woman was struck with a vehicle.  

On January 13, 2025, a 48-year-old female victim reported to LaSalle Police that a man had deliberately driven his pickup truck toward her at a park in the 4600 block of Malden Road. The woman attempted to jump of the way of the speeding truck but was hit by the vehicle’s side mirror.  

The victim sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries.

LaSalle Police initiated an investigation and contacted the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit to investigate offences that occurred in Windsor. The investigation determined that the suspect and victim were known to each other.

On January 15, 2025, officers arrested Kristopher Brisebois at a residence in the 1400 block of St. Patrick’s Avenue. He has been charged with the following:

  • Attempted murder
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Criminal harassment
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Utter death threats 
  • Mischief over $5,000

This remains an active investigation. Investigators are urging anyone with surveillance or dashcam footage from the 4600 block of Malden Road around the time of the incident to come forward.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Facing Attempted Murder Charge After School Threat

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police have upgraded charges against an arrested individual in a Collingwood school threat investigation.

On September 11, 2024, the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report about a potential threat to Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) by a former student. It was discovered that the threat was made in March 2024 and was not imminent. However, as the OPP takes all threats to public safety seriously, an investigation began under the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit and later under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

Following the two arrests on September 11, 2024, a search warrant of an electronic device revealed additional details, which would indicate that the plan to harm students was elaborate and well-researched.

As a result of further investigation, the charges for Jordan YOUNG, 19 years of age from Clearview Township, have been upgraded to the following offences as per the Criminal Code:

  • Attempted murder, as per section 239
  • Attempt to commit an assault with a weapon, as per section 267(a)
  • Possession of a firearm, section 91(1) – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device, section 92(2) – three counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm, as per section 86(1) – two counts
  • Unlawful possession of ammunition, as per section 86(1) – three counts
  • Weapons dangerous, as per section 88 – three counts
  • Possession a prohibited device for a purpose dangerous to the public peace, as per section 88 – three counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear on January 20, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

Police are working with the Simcoe County District School Board and administrative staff at CCI to provide victim support.

The investigation is continuing under the direction of the OPP CIB. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Man Arrested For Attempted Murder

A Guelph man faces attempted murder and other charges following a disturbance Thursday morning at a home near downtown.

Just before 7 a.m. a passerby reported an injured male walking along Arthur Street South. An officer located the injured male at Wellington Street East and Neeve Street.

Further investigation led officers to a nearby home, where they observed signs of a struggle and found a second male suffering from injuries to his head and face. He was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

A 27-year-old Guelph man is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, robbery and breaking into a residence to commit an indictable offence. He was held for a bail hearing December 17.

The involved males are known to each other and this was a targeted incident.

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Attempted Murder – Serguei PETROV Wanted By Police

Serguei PETROV
Serguei PETROV

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an attempted murder in the Township of Cramahe.

On November 13, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Northumberland OPP were called to a residence on Mitchell Road in relation to a dropped 9-1-1 call. One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

As a result, one individual was arrested and charged.

Police are continuing the search for an additional individual in connection to this incident. Serguei PETROV, a 41-year-old from Ottawa, is wanted for aggravated assault and pointing a firearm. He is described as 185 cm (6’1″), 75 kgs (165 lbs), with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is known to frequent Northumberland County and Ottawa.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team, Tactics and Rescue Unit, and Canine Unit.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Serguei PETROV is urged to not approach and contact the Northumberland OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122.

Reference Number: E241513773

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Attempted Murder – Name Released

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an attempted murder in the Township of Cramahe.

On November 13, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Northumberland OPP were called to a residence on Mitchell Road in relation to a dropped 9-1-1 call. One person was located with serious injuries and transported to a hospital, where they remain in stable condition.

As a result of the investigation, Katlyn ATKINSON, 34 years old of Northumberland County, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, contrary to section 289(1)(a.1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on November 19, 2024.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety. As the investigation is in its early stages, no further details will be released at this time.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team, Tactics and Rescue Unit, and Canine Unit.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or stopcrimehere.ca.

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Alerts ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Repeat Offender Arrested For Attempted Murder

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has culminated in criminal charges against a Stratford resident.

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Huron OPP detachment responded to a dispute involving several individuals at a residence located in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

The investigation revealed that the victim in this incident was attacked with weapons prior to police arrival.

Austin CRAWLEY, 21-years-old, from Stratford has been charged with:

–      Attempt to Commit Murder – contrary to section 239 (1)(b) of the Criminal Code (CC); and with

–      Failure to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts) – contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on August 20, 2024.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information at p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Madoc

Attempted Murder -Matthew HELM Arrested

(MADOC TWP, ON) – The Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest after three individuals suffered serious stab wounds in Madoc Township.

It happened April 24, 2024, between 11:30 p.m. and midnight, on McCann Road in Eldorado when a male travelled to the area by taxi. The car driver, a 59-year-old male, was assaulted, suffering life-threatening injuries. He drove himself to a nearby gas station and was then transported to a hospital in Kingston. Two people, a man and woman aged 64 and 59, who had been in the home were also assaulted, resulting in life-threatening injuries. They were transported to hospital by Hastings-Quinte Paramedics.

The male then fled the scene in a stolen vehicle and was located driving on Highway-62 and arrested without incident.

Matthew HELM, age 36 of Tweed, has been charged with:

  • Attempt to commit murder – three counts
  • Break and enter with the intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Mischief over $5000

The accused was remanded in custody, with scheduled appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 2, 2024.

Investigators believe there was no safety risk to the general public during the incident.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Two Heroes Stop Murder In Guelph

A Guelph man is charged with attempted murder after a woman was severely injured Wednesday morning.

At approximately 11:45 a.m. police were called for a disturbance outside a home in the area of William Street and Cassino Avenue. Investigation revealed a female in her 50s was attacked in the driveway by a male in his 60s who was known to her. The victim was struck repeatedly in the head with an object.

Two other adults at the home intervened. Subsequently they both sustained injuries as well.  Ultimately the suspect was restrained by one of the adults until police arrived moments later.

All involved parties were known to each other. The victim sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

A 69-year-old Guelph man is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held for a bail hearing Friday.