Recent crime trends are impacting the public, businesses and the perception of public safety. “People are worried about auto theft, break and enters and gun violence to name only a few,” said Staff Superintendent Don Belanger at this year’s Ontario Crime Prevention Week launch at the Jane & Finch Mall...

In the past four months, Toronto Police have seized 363 stolen vehicles valued about $14 million, made 59 arrests and laid 302 charges in an investigation, Project Thoroughbred, aimed at dismantling auto theft rings engaged in fraudulent Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). “Warrants have also been issued for the arrests of...

Toronto Police Service members were recognized for community work and contributions to the Latin American community at a gala event. The Fuerza Latina Gala, held October 19 during Latin American Heritage Month, celebrated the culture and contributions of community members, including members the Latin American and Hispanic Internal Support Network...

To ensure that Torontonians know what number they call when seeking help, Toronto Police and the City launched an awareness campaign at a news conference at police headquarters on October 28. “The objective of our joint Make the Right Call campaign is to reduce the number of non-emergency calls to...

On the fifth anniversary of the death of 16-year-old Matthew Dreaver, who was run over by a vehicle in the city’s east end, his family is appealing to the public to help find his killer. “Matthew was a fun-loving, selfless, thoughtful and energetic boy,” said his mother, Kelly Jones, at...