Four arrested in Barrie drug bust; Toronto assaults and break-ins under investigation
Barrie police arrested four people on 100+ charges after a drug bust. Toronto police are investigating multiple assaults, including a hate-motivated attack.
Barrie drug bust nets four arrests; Toronto police pursue multiple suspects
Four people between the ages of 21 and 25 face more than 100 charges in total following an early-morning drug raid at a Clearview Township home, Toronto Sun Crime reports. Three men and one woman were taken into custody after Barrie Police's Strategic Intelligence Response and Drug Enforcement units executed a search warrant at approximately 4 a.m. Thursday.
The three-week investigation was launched after police received information about suspected drug trafficking in Simcoe County. Officers seized a significant quantity of suspected illegal drugs, Canadian cash, drug paraphernalia, ammunition, and several firearms from the residence. Police have not released the names of those charged or the specific offences, stating the investigation remains ongoing.
"Drug trafficking puts our community at risk and has no place in our city," Barrie Police said in a statement. "The Barrie Police Service remains committed to keeping illegal drugs and firearms off our streets."
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Suspect sought in Annex assault and robbery
Toronto Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted and robbed a victim in the Annex neighbourhood earlier this year. Officers responded to a call at approximately 10:20 p.m. on May 21 in the area of Spadina Rd. and Bloor St. W.
According to police, the victim and an unknown man got into a physical altercation. The victim was seriously injured and lost consciousness. The suspect then allegedly took property belonging to the victim before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to hospital.
The suspect is described as between 25 and 40 years old, with short black hair and a heavy build. He was wearing a black shirt and grey pants, carrying a black and grey backpack, and was pushing a blue bicycle at the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-5300.
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Woman charged in hate-motivated assault in west-end Toronto
A 31-year-old Toronto woman has been arrested following a hate-motivated assault in the city's west end. Toronto Police allege that on Tuesday, in the area of Lansdowne Ave. and Dupont St., the accused approached a woman who was walking her dog and directed anti-transgender remarks at her before assaulting her.
The accused also allegedly threatened to kill the victim in what police describe as an unprovoked interaction. The victim did not sustain physical injuries. The suspect was located and arrested later the same day.
Ellan Michelle Wood faces charges of assault and uttering threats motivated by hatred, failing to comply with a release order, and breach of probation.
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Midtown condo bicycle theft under investigation
Toronto Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of breaking into a Midtown condominium and attempting to steal multiple bicycles last month. Officers responded at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 26 to a report of a suspicious incident in the area of Mount Pleasant Rd. and Eglinton Ave. E.
Police allege the man entered the building's underground parking garage and attempted to leave with several bicycles. Building security confronted him, and he fled with one bicycle in his possession.
The suspect is described as between 30 and 40 years old, with light brown hair and brown facial hair. He was wearing a black jacket with beige fur trim, a Toronto Blue Jays baseball hat, and carrying a blue backpack. Anyone with information is asked to call 416-808-5300.
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East York break-in suspect wanted on Remembrance Day
A 56-year-old Toronto man is wanted in connection with a break-in at an East York business in the early hours of Remembrance Day. Toronto Police allege Peter Maroulis broke into a business in the Pape and Cosburn Aves. area at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, stealing an undisclosed quantity of cash before fleeing eastbound on Gowan Ave.
Maroulis is wanted on charges of break and enter with intent and failing to comply with probation. He is described as 5-foot-10 with a heavy build and a shaved head. He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, black pants, and black Nike shoes with a white swoosh. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-5500.
Source: Toronto Sun Crime