Recent legal news
for Ontario.

A woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing purses from senior citizens in Toronto's Weston neighbourhood, prompting police warnings about vigilance.

Police have identified 32-year-old Taylor John Frey as the victim of a Port Perry homicide, with 33-year-old Ryan Bullock now facing a second-degree murder charge.

Two teenagers have been charged with assault and uttering threats after allegedly targeting and assaulting a running coach in Hamilton, making comments about his race and ethnicity.

Toronto police are investigating a sexual assault at Main Subway Station on September 30, 2026, highlighting public safety concerns for transit users.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in a Richmond Hill commercial plaza at Bay Thorn Drive and Yonge Street, with police investigating and the suspect still at large.

A Windsor social worker was found guilty of child luring a 14-year-old girl he was counselling for addiction, highlighting critical issues of trust and professional responsibility.

A volunteer for a Mississauga mayoral candidate was threatened with a knife while installing an election sign, leading to an **assault with a weapon** charge.

An Ottawa Catholic School Board teacher, Nancy Lescarbeau, faces multiple charges including sexual assault, with police concerned about other potential victims.

Two 16-year-old boys were tackled by plainclothes Toronto police on the Finch LRT platform in a case of mistaken identity, leading to one teen facing an assault charge.

Toronto police are investigating after multiple Israeli flags were set on fire near a North York church on October 7, 2026, as a hate crime, amidst increased police presence at places of worship.

A 60-year-old Richmond Hill woman was identified as the victim in a Vaughan hit-and-run, prompting York police to urge the driver to turn themselves in.

A 13-year-old Guelph student was charged with uttering threats after online messages targeted a high school, raising concerns about school safety in Ontario.