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Arrest made after woman dragged into High Park woods, sexually assaulted: police – Toronto
Toronto police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent sexual assault against a woman at High Park last month.
Police said on June 4, just before 11 p.m., a woman was walking on a paved pathway in the High Park area when she was approached from behind by a man she didn’t know.
“The suspect dragged her into a wooded area of the park, where she was sexually assaulted,” said Det. Adrian Pileggi from Toronto police’s sex crimes unit.
The woman was able to get away from the man and got help from a passerby in the area who called police, Pileggi said.
“These are traumatic crimes,” he said. “We recognize how incredibly difficult it can be to come forward and we’re grateful for the victim in this case for her courage and her resilience.”
Toronto police have arrested and charged 35-year-old Cortny Henry.
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He is facing multiple charges, including sexual assault causing bodily harm, overcoming resistance by choking, uttering threats, forcible confinement, robbery, unlawful possession of a Schedule 1 substance and failing to comply with a release order.
Pileggi said the accused has a criminal record and was on probation at the time of the sexual assault.
The force released a photo of the accused as police believe there may be more victims.
Cortny Henry, 35.
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Supt. Andrew Ecklund, with 11 Division for the area, said the accused was arrested outside the city. There have been no other assaults reported at High Park, he said.
“I want to acknowledge what a terrible and traumatic incident this was first and foremost to our victim, and also for the wider community,” Ecklund said. “High Park is one of the city’s most cherished public spaces and this assault understandably caused fear and concern to the community.”
“High Park is a safe park,” Ecklund said, adding that this type of crime is very rare, particularly in the park.
Ecklund said that since the incident, there has been an increase in police patrols, which will remain in place for the summer.
“No one should feel unsafe walking in their own neighbourhood or alone in a public park,” he said.
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TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated second baseman Andres Gimenez from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment.
Gimenez, a three-time Gold Glove award winner, missed five weeks with a left ankle sprain.
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The moves were announced shortly before the Blue Jays opened a three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs.
Entering play Tuesday night, Gimenez had five homers, 23 RBIs and a .218 average.
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Kennedy had one hit in two games for the Blue Jays. He also played four games for the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this season.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2025.
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Around 2:30 p.m., Toronto police said they were called to the area of Woodbine and Duvernet avenues for reports someone had been stabbed inside a neighbouring home.
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TORONTO – Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday but said he wants to remain with the club and that team ownership has been “reciprocal in that desire.”
Shapiro, who also serves as chief executive officer, is in the final year of his contract.
“When I think about alternatives, I’ve never been a grass is greener guy,” he said in a pre-game availability. “Twenty-four years in one place in Cleveland and 10 years here now.
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Shapiro, 58, joined the club in 2015 and signed a five-year extension in January 2021.
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He took questions from reporters for about 20 minutes in a rare in-season media session. Shapiro was asked directly whether there had been discussions with team owner Rogers Communications on a new deal.
“Sure, yeah, I mean I think (it’s) not appropriate for me to comment beyond the fact that what I just said is I want to remain here,” Shapiro said. “And I can also say that both (Rogers executive chair) Edward (Rogers) and (Rogers president/CEO) Tony (Staffieri) have been reciprocal in that desire.”
It has been a worst-to-first campaign for Canada’s lone Major League Baseball team. The Blue Jays finished last in the American League East division standings last season but have enjoyed a stellar season in 2025.
Toronto entered Tuesday night’s game against the visiting Chicago Cubs with the best record in the AL at 69-50.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2025.
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