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Identity sought of woman found dead in east end

Police reported Sept. 7 they are still trying to identify a woman found dead July 23 in the Lakeshore Boulevard East and Cherry Street area.

Danforth-area crime escalating, police say

Crime in the Danforth area has escalated from the year before, according to police, leaving local residents worried for their safety.
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Gun violence reaches record high in Toronto

Gun violence in Toronto is reaching record highs as the city is combating more shootings to date than in recent years, according to police.

A police officer for 28 years is still in love with the job

Sgt. Mike Facoetti loves his job as a Toronto police officer, even when his shifts have him working at 4 a.m. According to Toronto police data, crime rates are higher during the day than at night.

Toronto’s missing and murdered gay men

Torontonians have been shaken by these murders and shocked that their city may have housed another serial murderer.

Sixth murder charge laid for Bruce McArthur in killings of Toronto gay men

Det.-Sgt. Hank Idsinga confirmed alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur faces a sixth first-degree murder charge relating to Skandaraj 'Skanda' Navaratnam, 40, in a press conference at Toronto Police Service Headquarters this morning.

Toronto’s LGBTQ community vigil shows resilience after serial killer arrest

A large group of Torontonians arrived bundled in layers of clothing Tuesday night at Barbara Hall Park in the heart of the city's gay district for a vigil of solidarity with the city's LGBTQ community,  and to remember the lives taken by an alleged serial killer. Many participants sported white kerchiefs tied around their arms with the words: love, heal, resist and rise. 

Leaside residents distressed by media storm over alleged serial killer

The commotion caused by the media frenzy four days into the Bruce McArthur investigation has some Leaside residents distressed. Police set up a large tent Monday in the back yard of a property where human remains were discovered of at least three missing Toronto men.

Accused neo-Nazi: Police investigation blown ‘out of proportion’

The editor-in-chief of the controversial Your Ward News doesn’t see the recent legal actions taken against him as much of a threat.

Four boys arrested after multiple robberies

Toronto Police have arrested four boys after a series of robberies that occurred over the weekend.

Cops working on details of East York stabbing

Last week, a 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged for an East York stabbing. This week, the police are looking for more confirmation.

Chief Mark Saunders thanks Q&A participants

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders wants to have the "best police force in the world" and engaged the public on social media to help make it happen. On Wednesday, Saunders hosted a live Q&A on Twitter from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and responded to 16 questions from Torontonians via video. Residents asked about police de-escalation training, officers carrying naloxone kits and community engagement.

Missing man sought after Victoria Park carjacking

A missing Toronto man has been linked to a carjacking in Toronto’s east end.

Child seized in robbery spree

Girl 12, boy 14 arrested for robbery spree and abduction. A 12-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy were arrested late Dec. 4 after allegedly committing multiple robberies and an abduction of a person under 14 years of age.

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