News Release
Man Arrested in Homicide Investigation,
Wilson Avenue and Jane Street area,
Victim: Kathleen Scarlett, 59
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Homicide investigation.
On Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 8:27 a.m., police responded to a call for a Person with a Knife in the Wilson Avenue and Jane Street area.
It is alleged that:
- officers located a female victim with stab wounds
- life-saving measures were performed, but the victim was pronounced deceased on scene
- a male suspect was arrested
- the victim and suspect are known to each other
The victim has been identified as Kathleen Scarlett, 59, of Toronto.
Melvin Melgar Sagastume, 50, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- Second Degree Murder
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room #105.
This is Toronto's 32nd Homicide of 2026.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400.
