News Release
Man arrested for Assaulting a Toronto Police Parking Enforcement Officer,
Yonge Street and Roxborough Street West area
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in an Assault Peace Officer investigation.
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, at approximately 9:07 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault of a Peace Officer in the Yonge Street and Roxborough Street West area.
It is alleged that:
- the victim, a Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO), was attempting to complete a parking violation notice
- while performing their duties, the victim was obstructed and assaulted by the accused
Erdogan Topyurek, 44, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:
- Assault Peace Officer
He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, January 4, 2027, at 2:00 p.m., in room 202.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6600, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.