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Peel Regional Police have issued a public safety advisory regarding the release of Gil Dasilva, a 74-year-old man convicted of manslaughter, who will now reside in Peel Region.
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"The Offender Management Unit of Peel Regional Police believes Gil Dasilva presents a significant risk to public safety,…"
Historical assault charges against former OPP officer Ted Oderkirk were stayed by the Crown in Barrie, Ontario, ahead of a scheduled trial, though other sexual assault and obstruction of justice charges remain.
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"For Ontario residents, particularly those in the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto, this case off…"
A Toronto police constable faces charges after the Canada Border Services Agency intercepted firearm suppressors from the U.S., leading to a home search in Brampton.
UL Lawyers Insight
"The CBSA's investigation identified 47-year-old Nasser Gholami, a resident of Brampton, as the suspected recipient of th…"
Five GTA men were charged under the Public Lands Act after recreational shooting concerns in Georgian Bay Township, highlighting Ontario's strict rules.
UL Lawyers Insight
"The five men, aged between 22 and 27, were each charged with disobeying a notice under the Public Lands Act. This legisl…"
Halton police are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents in Burlington that seriously injured two individuals, including a pedestrian and a teen.
UL Lawyers Insight
"The more recent of the two incidents occurred on Wednesday night on Fairview Street, specifically east of Brant Street i…"
A 60-year-old Richmond Hill caregiver was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on Pine Valley Drive in Vaughan. Police are seeking three drivers and appealing for dash cam footage in the area.
UL Lawyers Insight
"This tragic incident underscores the severe dangers pedestrians face on Ontario roads, especially in areas lacking prope…"
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in Ontario is searching for a new director as Joseph Martino's term concludes on December 31, 2026, impacting civilian oversight of police actions across the province.
UL Lawyers Insight
"For residents across Ontario, including those in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, and the wider Greater Toronto Area, the…"
The SIU has concluded two Toronto police officers were justified in returning fire during a June 11, 2026 raid in a Black Creek apartment, which led to the death of Constable Marc Pinizzotto.
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"For Ontario residents, particularly those in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area, this SIU repo…"
A driver involved in a fatal street racing incident in Scarborough was sentenced to prison but fled to India before his conviction, leaving victims without full justice.
UL Lawyers Insight
"This case highlights significant challenges in the Canadian justice system, particularly when individuals accused of ser…"
In a Sarnia human-trafficking trial, Glendon Larmond, 42, denied sexual allegations while facing five remaining charges after two were dropped.
UL Lawyers Insight
"This ongoing trial highlights the serious issue of human trafficking in Ontario, a crime that often preys on vulnerable…"
Niagara Regional Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Port Colborne, which resulted in one death and an arrest.
UL Lawyers Insight
"While this incident has been deemed isolated with no ongoing risk to public safety, it underscores the serious nature of…"
An Ontario Provincial Police sergeant appeared in Bradford court on charges of accessing and possessing child sexual abuse materials, following an investigation.
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"For Ontario residents, this case highlights the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute serio…"
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