Ontario criminal charges, court proceedings, OPP investigations, and police service updates curated from public sources.
Zachary McDermott was sentenced to time served for the 2018 shooting death of Christopher Clements-Card in London, Ontario, after an eight-year wait for trial.
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"For Ontario residents, this case brings to light important discussions about the efficiency of our judicial system and t…"
The SIU has cleared a Toronto police officer who fired bean bag rounds at a man with a fork at Scarborough Centenary Hospital in June 2026, sparking discussion on police use of force and mental health interactions.
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"For Ontario residents, this decision by the SIU highlights the legal framework surrounding police use of force, particul…"
Durham Regional Police issued a public safety alert regarding the release of high-risk sex offender Keith Theodore Constantin into the community as of October 11, 2026.
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"For residents across Ontario, particularly those in Durham Region, Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, and the wider GTA, su…"
Durham Regional Police have issued a community safety alert regarding the release of 48-year-old Keith Theodore Constantin, a convicted high-risk sex offender, in October 2026.
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"Constantin's criminal record includes serious charges such as sexual assault with a weapon, robbery, and possession of e…"
A truck driver tragically died in a workplace incident at an industrial warehouse in Vaughan, prompting investigations by the Ministry of Labour and York Regional Police.
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"For Ontario residents, particularly those working in industrial or transportation sectors in areas like Mississauga, Bra…"
Shardanae Cousins-Emily was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Yverson Belotte, Jr. A judge will determine her parole eligibility, affecting how long she serves before applying for release.
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"Cousins-Emily, who was babysitting Quinn for his mother and her former foster sister, Shania John, had brought the child…"
A former associate of Aiden Pleterski, dubbed the 'Crypto King,' testified in a downtown Toronto courtroom about discovering millions of dollars owed to investors were missing, leading to fraud and money laundering charges.
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"This case serves as a critical reminder for Ontario residents about the inherent risks associated with unregulated inves…"
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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"The more recent of the two incidents occurred on Wednesday night on Fairview Street, specifically east of Brant Street i…"
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