West Rouge, Centennial & Highland Creek Crime Report

Shots Fired at Vehicle in Driveway West Division is investigating after multiple shots were fired at an unoccupied vehicle parked in the driveway of a south Ajax home. No injuries were reported. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at approximately 12:09 a.m., West Division officers were dispatched to a residence on Bolland Crescent in south Ajax regarding multiple gunshots being heard. Officers arrived and discovered that an unoccupied white Ford Fusion, parked in the driveway of... a residence, had been struck with multiple bullets. Multiple shell casings were located at the scene. The people inside the residence were not injured. A review of security footage from the area showed the gunshots came from inside a dark-coloured SUV-style vehicle, which was driving westbound on Bolland at approximately 12:04 a.m. Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact A/Det. Mackinnon of the West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2529

Father Stabbed by Son in Pickering A 57-year-old Scugog male was located with serious injuries after stabbing in a Pickering residence Monday after midnight. On Monday, November 16, 2020, at approximately 12:55 a.m., members of West Division were called to a residence near Altona Road and Taunton Road in Pickering for a stabbing call. Officers located the homeowner with serious injuries. Officers rendered first aid until Durham Paramedics arrived. The male was rushed to a To...ronto Trauma Center. The suspect, who is the victims son, fled the scene and was arrested this afternoon in Bradford with the assistance of South Simcoe Police Service. The 30-year-old male from Bradford is charged with: Attempt Murder; Aggravated Assault; Uttering Threats; Break and Enter; Mischief; Possess Weapons Dangerous and Assault with a Weapon. He was held for a bail hearing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact investigators from the West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2521

Investigators are Looking into Two Separate Animal Abuse Cases Police are looking for any information that would assist in two separate cases involving dogs that were located in poor health in North Clarington. On October 3, 2020, Clarington Animal Services located a stray dog near Concession Road 10 and Mosport Road in Bowmanville. The dog described as a Pitbull Terrier mix was extremely emaciated and taken to a veterinary office in Newcastle. The dog passed away several da...ys later due to health conditions. On October 13, 2020 around midnight, a citizen located a female Pitbull Terrier mix dog which was black and white in color. The dog was located in extremely poor health near Concession Road 9 and Enfield Road in Clarington. The dog was taken to a local Veterinary clinic to get medical attention. The dog is now recovering. Investigators are working with the Provincial Animal Welfare Services and an investigation is underway to locate the owners of the dogs or anyone who may have information on this investigation. They are being treated as separate cases but there appears to be some similarities in both cases. If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). Provincial Animal Welfare Services - https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare Anyone with information about these incident are asked to call D/Cst. Hilliard of the East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1657

Drug Investigation Results in Two Persons Charged An investigation into street level drugs in Ajax has led to two arrests, a search warrant resulted in the seizure of over $43,000 in drugs and cash. Investigators from the West Division Community Response Unit began an investigation, focusing on street-level drug transactions in Ajax. The investigation lead to the identification of an address in Ajax. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, a search warrant was executed on Clark Road ...in Ajax. Two people are facing charges and officers seized about $35,000 in crack cocaine, cocaine, fentanyl and approximately $8,000 in Canadian currency. Tyler PALNEAU, age 26 and Shannon SAUVE, age 29, both of Clark Road in Ajax are charged with: Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x3. PALNEAU was also charged with Fail to Comply with Recognizance. They were both held for bail hearings. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Elliott at the West Division Community Response Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3965

Missing girls, Lawrence Avenue East and Bennett Road area, Emma Ferreira, 13, and Lily Erner, 13 43 Division 416-808-4300... Case #: 2020-2078101 The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance locating two missing girls. Emma Ferreira, 13, and Lily Erner, 13, were last seen together on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 9:50 a.m., in the Lawrence Avenue East and Bennett Road area. Emma Ferriera is described as 5'7", 120 lbs., with a slim build, long wavy dark brown hair, and hazel eyes. She was wearing a black 'Bench' jacket, grey hoodie, black jeans, and a black toque. She is believed to be carrying a grey backpack. Lily Erner is described as 5'1", 100 lbs., with a slim build, light brown or blonde shoulder-length wavy hair, and green eyes. She was wearing a rose gold puffy jacket, black shirt, black pants, and a black backpack. Police are concerned for their safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300 Please Share!

Missing woman, Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue area, Melissa Daly, 29 Unit: 55 Division... Phone: 416-808-5500 Case #: 2020-2169787 The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman. Melissa Daly, 29, was last seen on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 8:20 p.m., in the Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue area. She is described as 5’6, with bleach blonde hair and glasses. She was last seen wearing a white Barbie t-shirt, beige furry house coat, black leggings, and brown boots. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500

Man charged in Voyeurism Investigation, Bryan Johnson, 40 55 Division 416-808-8500... Case #: 2020-1862585 On Thursday, October 1, 2020, as part of an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material, members of the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Greenwood Avenue and Gerrard Street East area . See previous release. As a result of further evidence gathered from the search warrant and examination of electronic devices by police. It is alleged that: - between June 2020 to August of 2020, a man used an electronic device to surreptitiously record women who were in TTC facilities and passengers on TTC vehicles On Friday, October 23, 2020, Bryan Johnson, 40, of Toronto, is additionally charged with: 1. Voyeurism He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Friday, October 23, 2020, at 2 p.m. Police are concerned there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500

Missing girl, Kingston Road and Dorset Road area, Caylah Kuyvenhoven, 12 Unit: 43 Division Phone: 416-808-4300 Case #: 2020-2154664... The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing girl. Caylah Kuyvenhoven, 12, was last seen on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 1:50 p.m., in the Kingston Road and Dorset Road area. She is described as having brown shoulder length hair, a slim build, and braces. She was last seen wearing a black ‘Champion’ winter toque, black hoodie with ‘Thrasher’ on the front, grey track pants and black boots. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300

Missing woman, Port Union Road and Lawrence Avenue East area, Maria Charlton-Haratsidis, 20 Unit: 43 Division... Phone: 416-808-4300 Case #: 2020-2160564 The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman. Maria Charlton-Haratsidis, 20, was last seen on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 8 a.m., in the Port Union Road and Lawrence Avenue East area. She is described as 5’4", 110 lbs., with a slim build, shoulder length dyed black hair, and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, and black shoes with neon green on them. She may be on a yellow bike. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300

Missing Man, Kingston Road and Bellamy Road area, Daniel Judge, 73 43 Division 416-808-4300... Case #: 2020-2066570 The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man. Daniel Judge, 73, was last seen on Saturday, October 31, 2020, in the Kingston Road and Bellamy Road area. He is described as 6'0, with a medium build, short grey hair, and is unshaven. He was wearing blue jeans, a blue and grey jacket and black shoes. Police are concerned for his safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300

Missing woman, Spadina Road and Dupont Street area, Mary Allison Francis, 37 14 Division... 416-808-1400 Case #: 2020-2063024 The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman. Mary Allison Francis, 37, was last seen on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., in the Spadina Road and Dupont Street area. She is described as 5’6, 135 lbs., with long black hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black t-shirt, and a black winter jacket with the word PINK written across the back. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400

Male Caught Driving with 22 Prohibition Orders A 43-year-old male on parole with 22 prohibition orders to not drive has been arrested for operating a motor vehicle. On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at approximately 5:20 p.m., police received information about an orange Corvette driving erratically on Taunton Road in Oshawa. Later, an officer from Central West Division observed the vehicle at a high rate of speed westbound on Highway 2 at Garrard Road in Whitby. The vehicle did ...not stop at the red light and the vehicle was not pursued due to safety concerns. Further investigation identified the driver as Adam SIMEUNOVICH, age 43, the subject of 22 drive disqualifications and a federal parolee. On the evening of Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the male was located getting out of a cab while returning to a residence in Lindsay. He was arrested by members of the DRPS Offender Management Unit, without incident. He is charged with: Operation While Prohibited x22; Dangerous Operation and Drive Motor Vehicle While Suspended. He was held for a bail hearing. Anyone with new information about this investigation, especially related to the actions of the orange Corvette in Durham Region on Nov. 10, 2020, is asked to contact Cst. Bird of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2095

Whitby Male Charged with Child Luring In early October 2020, an investigation into the luring of a child under 18 was initiated and a joint investigation between members of the DRPS Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit and the Internet Child Exploitation Unit commenced. As a result, Stephen BALL, age 61, of Whitby was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Access Child Pornography and Luring a Child. He was held for a bail hearing and later released. ... Investigators have received information that BALL has previously been in a position of trust or authority as a counsellor and/or social worker and would like to ensure there are no other victims. A photo is attached Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Connolly of the Major Crime - Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5339

Mississauga Man Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation Human Trafficking investigators have arrested a second suspect in an ongoing investigation. On October 29, 2020, the 18-year-old male suspect (JANES) turned himself in at a police station in Pickering. Police have also arrested a 30-year-old suspect (ELANSOORIYANATHAN) on October 22, 2020. ... Brett JANES, age 18, of Rainy Day Drive in Pickering has been charged with: Trafficking in Person by Recruiting; Material Benefit Trafficking in Person; Material Benefit from Sexual Services; Procuring Exercise Control; Advertising Sexual Services and Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration. He was held for a bail hearing. A photo of both suspects is part of this post. Please share. Investigators want to ensure there are no further victims and are asking anyone with new information is asked to contact D/Cst. Chapman of the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5604. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Toronto Man Charged with Human Trafficking A Toronto man has been charged with human trafficking offences and investigators are attempting to confirm there are no other victims. On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, members of the DRPS Human Trafficking Unit were conducting a proactive initiative and located a 19-year-old female victim being forced to work in the sex trade and all of her money was being taken. The victim had met the accused on a dating app. She was brought to vario...us hotels in Ontario. Investigators located the suspect on scene; however, he fled on foot. On Thursday, November 19, 2020, the male was located and arrested without incident at Toronto Pearson Airport. The accused was attempting to flee to another province with the victim. The accused has ties to Hamilton, Barrie, Toronto, and Peel Region. Sydney BUNKUNA, age 22 of Toronto, is charged with: Trafficking Person Over 18, Material benefit from Trafficking in Person over 18, Procuring-Recruit person to provide sexual services, Procuring-Exercise Control, Obtain Sexual Services for Consideration, Advertising Sexual Services and Material Benefit from Sexual Services. He was held for a bail hearing. A photo of the accused is attached as investigators are attempting to confirm there are no other victims. Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to call D/Cst. Belanger of the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3719. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

ARREST MADE IN NEWMARKET SEXUAL ASSAULT Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 33-year-old man in an ongoing sexual assault investigation in the Town of Newmarket. In September 2020, a 24-year-old female victim came forward to report an incident of sexual assault. The victim told investigators that the man contacted her through Facebook posing as a photographer. He offered to take free photos of her to help build ...a modelling portfolio. During the photoshoot, he sexually assaulted her. On October 15, 2020, the suspect was arrested and charged with sexual assault. Investigators are releasing an image of the accused to ensure there are no additional victims or witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to come forward. Charged: Sanoop VADUKOOT, 33, Town of New Tecumseth Charge: Sexual Assault The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on January 26, 2021. A sexual assault includes any non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. York Regional Police would like to encourage anyone who feels they may have been a victim of a sexual assault to come forward and report the incident to police. There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence. If you are the survivor of sexual assault, you can report the incident online if: You are not in immediate danger The person who assaulted you is not present There is no evidence present that may be collected by police (blood, semen, saliva, etc.). Evidence can be collected for up to 12 days after the sexual assault has occurred You have access to a private email address, to which the suspect does not If someone is not ready to report, however is seeking support, please contact York Region Victim Services victimservices-york.org or the Women’s Support Network womenssupportnetwork.ca. Additional resources and information can also be found on our website http://www.yrp.ca//resourc/sexualassaultsurvivorsguide.pdf. Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

Missing Distraught Female from Oshawa Police are searching for a distraught 39-year-old Oshawa female who was spotted in Toronto on Friday evening. Megan HARDY, age 39, of Oshawa was seen leaving her residence near Pentland Avenue and Ritson Road North in Oshawa on Friday, November 20, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Police and her family are concerned for her wellbeing. ... HARDY was observed getting on a GO Transit train. She was last seen approximately 4:00 p.m. at Front Street and Bay Street near the Union Station in Toronto. Megan HARDY is described as female, white, 5'2" tall, slim build, brown hair, blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a green military type hat with the word 'SAVAGE' on it, a 'onesie' with yellow, green and blue skulls designs, brown military colour type winter boots, and orange and white socks. She has a blue blanket wrapped around her. She has a tattoo on her left calf. A photo is attached or can be viewed at www.drps.ca under Newsroom. If you have information regarding the whereabouts of HARDY, please call your local police service. In Durham Region, call 1-888-579-1520 or D/Cst. Dugauy of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2764

Missing Vulnerable Male from Bowmanville Officers are looking for a missing vulnerable male who was last seen at his place of residence in Bowmanville on Tuesday night. Robbie PELLERIN, age 47, left the address where he is currently living near Green Road and Baseline Road West in Bowmanville at approximately 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.The missing male may be operating a 2012 Silver 2-door Honda Civic with Ontario plates #AZTD772. There are concerns for his wellb...eing. PELLERIN is described as male, white, 5'9" tall, 200 pounds. He is bald with a goatee and clothing descriptors are unknown. If you see his vehicle or the missing person, please contact your local police. In Durham Region, please call 1-888-579-1520.

Man Wanted For Mischief Over $5000, Bloor Street East and Ted Rogers Way, Joshua Michael Gannon, 42 Unit: 51 Division Phone: 416-808-5100 Case #: 2020-2125598... The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a man wanted in a mischief over $5000 investigation. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at approximately 4 a.m., police began a mischief over $5000 investigation in the Bloor Street East and Ted Rogers Way area. It is alleged that: - at approximately 4 a.m., a man was loitering on the grounds of a church - he gathered rocks and projectiles from the ground and proceeded to break numerous large stain glass windows on the church - he then fled the scene on foot - the damage is estimated at over $20,000. The suspect has been identified as Joshua Michael Gannon, 42, of no fixed address. He is wanted for: 1. Mischief Over $5000 He is described as Indigenous, 5’10", 160 lbs, black hair in a pony tail, long beard, and dark clothing. There is no image available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100

Client Account Takeover Results in Charges A 21-year-old Toronto male is facing fraud-related charges after impersonating a Durham resident and draining over $45,000 from their bank account. Investigators from the Financial Crimes Unit initiated an investigation in March, 2020 after receiving information that a suspect impersonated a Durham resident. The suspect gained access to the victim's bank account and withdrew over $45,000 over the span of two days. In January 2020, t...he suspect attended a CIBC branch in Brampton, used counterfeit identification in the name of a Whitby resident and was able to obtain a replacement debit card, giving him access to the client's bank accounts. In the following days, the suspect was able to obtain a bank draft in the amount of $40,000 and completed multiple cash withdrawals at ATMs, totaling $5,600. The accused then used private financial services to convert the bank draft and wired the funds into an account in China. Yijie XU, age 21, of Toronto is charged with: Fraud over $5,000; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000; Identity Theft; Identity Fraud and Unauthorized Possession of Credit Card. The accused was released on an Undertaking. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Carriere of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5279

Missing Woman, Yonge Street and Ellerslie Avenue Amanda Holden, 23 32 Division 416-808-3200... Case #: 2020-2035598 The Toronto Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a missing woman. Amanda Holden, 23, was last seen on Monday, October 26, 2020, at 3 p.m. in the Yonge Street and Ellerslie Avenue area. She is described as 5'6", 150 lbs., medium complexion, medium build and long finger nails. She was last seen wearing a white/cream oversized jacket, grey leggings and white/black sneakers. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200

Suspect Wanted after Several Suspicious Package Incidents Investigators are asking the public to help identify a suspect after several incidents of suspicious packages being left at two separate businesses in Oshawa. On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at approximately 8:15 a.m., members of Central East Division were called to Pantry Convenience on Park Road North in Oshawa for a suspicious package found at the business. The item was investigated by our Explosives Disposal Unit and... it was detonated and rendered safe. The item was confirmed to be an incendiary device. The suspect was captured on video surveillance fleeing on foot. On Thursday, October 1, 2020, at approximately 8:20 a.m., police responded to a suspicious package call at the Taunton Convenience store on Taunton Road East in Oshawa after an incendiary device was located. The victim in this case attempted to move the item and it burst into flames. No injuries were reported and officers seized the evidence and video surveillance. There were three prior minor incidents targeting this store that were never reported to police. The suspect wore a mask during these incidents. Police are releasing an image of the suspect from Saturday's incident and he is believed to be involved in the Taunton Road incidents. Police are also releasing video surveillance of the incident on October 1, 2020, involving a female employee which shows the device bursting into flames. The suspect is described as male, white, he wore all black clothing and white shoes. In the first incident he wore similar clothing, but with black shoes with white around the outer sole. An image and video are attached or can be viewed at www.drps.ca under Newsroom. Video Link - https://youtu.be/lSTY_g63d_g The incidents are related to stores that's sell adult-related material. Investigators are asking any convenience stores in the area that may have had any suspicious packages or messages left on their premises that haven't been reported to police to contact Det. Dellipizzi or D/Cst. McLellan of the Central East Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2766

Indecent Act in Oshawa Investigators are trying to identify a male who exposed himself to a 15-year-old female in Oshawa while she was coming home from school. On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at approximately 1:15 p.m., a 15-year-old female high school student got off the bus at Stevenson Road and King Street West near the Oshawa Centre. She walked southbound and went through the parking lot where the TD Bank and Popeye's is located. She noticed a black Ford SUV following her an...d as the vehicle approached, the lone male inside asked for directions. The vehicle continued to follow her as she walked away and the male suspect invited her to enter the car. She was close enough at this time to see the male had exposed himself. The female then ran away and called 911. Officers attended the area and searched, but no arrests were made. The suspect is described as a male, in his late 20's, with olive skin, brown hair, and a medium build. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Bortoluss of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1877

Missing girl, Kingston Road and Galloway Road area, Fatoumata Karamoko, 16 43 Division 416-808-4300... Case #: 2020-2002018 The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl. Fatoumata Karamoko, 16, was last seen on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in the area of Kingston Road and Galloway Road area. She is described as 5'3", 115 lbs., with shoulder-length black hair. No clothing description is available at this time. Police are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300

Mississauga Man Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation A Mississauga man has been charged in a Human Trafficking investigation. On Thursday, October 22, 2020 police officers attended a Pickering address regarding a 911 call. Officers located a 22-year-old female victim who disclosed she was being held captive and forced to work in the sex trade. The accused was arrested on scene.... Nitharshan ELANSOORIYANATHAN, age 30, of Bloor Street East in Mississauga, has been charged with: Sexual Assault; Sexual Assault with Choking; Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration; Advertising Sexual Services; Material Benefit from Sexual Services; Procuring/Exercise Control; Material Benefit from Trafficking Person; and Trafficking in Persons by Exercising Control. He was held for a bail hearing Investigators want to ensure there are no further victims and are asking anyone with new information is asked to contact D/Cst. Chapman of the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5604

Oshawa Father Charged in Infant's Homicide A father has been charged in the 2019 death of his infant son. On Sunday, April 21, 2019, a four-month-old child was transported to hospital with unexplained injuries. Police were called to investigate. Tragically, the infant succumbed to his injuries days later. ... After a lengthy investigation, which included working closely with the Coroner's Office to determine the cause of death, officers arrested the infant's father last night. He was held for a bail hearing. The infant's name is being withheld. Tristan Daniel PIPER, age 24 of Oshawa, has been charged with Second Degree Murder. This death is now recorded as the 8th Homicide investigated by the DRPS in 2019. Anyone with new information is asked to contact Det. Ahee of the Major Crime - Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5234