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04.04.2023 / 15:07

Bitcoin scam: Victim faced with excuses, told to pay large fees when trying to withdraw funds

A victim in a cryptocurrency scam who invested $400,000 was faced with multiple excuses and told to pay large fees when attempting to withdraw the funds, Toronto police say.

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‘A Toronto issue’: Ipsos poll shows some TTC riders changing habits after violent incidents

People living in Toronto feel less safe on public transit than other Canadians, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News.

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Watchdog probes Toronto mounted officer, Vancouver police over Ottawa incidents

Ontario’s civilian police watchdog is probing incidents involving Vancouver police and a horse-mounted officer with the Toronto police over incidents during enforcement at the Ottawa COVID-19 mandate protests.

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Toronto police warn of package theft increasing in east end as more people order online

Toronto police are warning residents of an increase in package thefts in the city’s east end as more people turn to online shopping amid the coronavirus pandemic and looming holiday season.“This has led to criminals capitalizing on opportunities and simply taking packages that are easily accessible and unattended for residents throughout 55 Division,” read a statement issued Monday. The division is located on Coxwell Avenue in the city’s east-end.

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‘It had to be someone we knew well’: Christine Jessop’s family speaks after 1984 murder solved

Toronto police say they solved the 1984 cold case murder of Christine Jessop, the nine-year-old’s family sat down with Global News to describe how they’re feeling.“Relief that we finally have the answer we waited for, angry about who it is, frustrated, sad,” said Kenny Jessop, Christine’s older brother. “Like anything in this case, it couldn’t be a simple answer … it had to be someone we knew well.” DNA solves 1984 murder of Christine Jessop, suspect dead: Toronto police Police announced that Calvin Hoover was matched using genetic genealogy based off a DNA sample from Christine’s underwear.

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Who was Calvin Hoover? The man Toronto police say killed 9-year-old Christine Jessop in 1984

In a Queensville, Ont. cemetery, 60 kilometres north of Toronto, a pile of flowers lays in front of Christine Jessop‘s headstone including a fresh bouquet of yellow flowers with a note attached.“We never met you, but we know people who knew and loved you.

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DNA solves 1984 murder of Christine Jessop, suspect dead: Toronto police

Toronto police say DNA has helped to solve the 1984 murder of Christine Jessop, however, the suspect is now dead.Toronto Police Chief James Ramer identified Calvin Hoover as Jessop’s murderer. He was 28 at the time of the case and he died in 2015.Kenney Jessop, Christine’s brother, told Global News the family is “feeling stunned” but “happily stunned” after hearing the news.

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14 people fined $880 each for large party in Scarborough

Toronto police say 14 fines for not following public health rules amid the COVID-19 pandemic were handed out after officers were called to a house for a “noisy party” in Scarborough.Police said they attended a residence in the Kingston Road and St. Clair Avenue East area on Wednesday that had about 50 people.The provincial offence notices were issued under the Reopening Ontario Act for failing to comply with Section 7.0.2.

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6 people seriously injured after overnight shooting at Toronto bakery

Toronto Police Insp. Tim Crone told reporters emergency crews were called to Spence’s Bakery on Eglinton Avenue West, between Oakwood and Marlee avenues, just after 2 a.m.

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2 arrested after several officers injured in altercation near Eglinton and Oakwood

‘Defund the police’ rallies held across Canada; protesters topple John A.

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Man arrested after attending Toronto anti-Black racism protest in blackface: police

Toronto police say a man was arrested after he attended a protest against anti-Black racism in blackface on Saturday.The man showed up to the event at Nathan Phillips Square and was told to leave by demonstrators.The man claimed he “was not trying to be disruptive” despite his highly-offensive appearance.

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Toronto police chief calls for expedited rollout of body-worn cameras after Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders says he wants to see the deployment of body-worn cameras expedited amid the provincial investigation into the death of 29-year-old Regis Korchinski-Paquet.

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Scores of cars congregate in Toronto before allegedly racing on highways: police

Toronto police are investigating after dozens of vehicles congregated in a parking lot before allegedly racing along nearby streets and highways.

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