Uncategorized
Home invasion crime ring responsible for ‘traumatic’ thefts disbanded: Peel police
Peel Regional Police have arrested 12 individuals, including six minors, and laid 136 charges in connection with a string of violent home invasions and jewelry store robberies across the Greater Toronto Area.
The charges follow an eight-month investigation dubbed Project Night Train, which targeted two interconnected criminal networks responsible for at least 17 incidents between May and December last year.
In a press conference held Tuesday morning, Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich described the crimes as “traumatic,” highlighting the life-altering injuries sustained by several victims.
“These crimes, along with the other incidents investigated in this project, not only caused lasting physical and mental impacts on the victims in our communities but also resulted in a significant financial loss of approximately $2 million in vehicles and jewelry,” said Det. Justin Shoniker, lead investigator of Project Night Train.
Among the most severe incidents investigated was a home invasion that occurred in October 2024, shortly after midnight in Mississauga, in which three suspects violently forced their way into a residence.
During the altercation, the victim was shot in the chest and rushed to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.
The victim survived but was left with life-altering injuries.
A week later, two suspects followed victims into a home in Brampton.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
One victim was assaulted till unconscious, while a second suspect reversed a stolen vehicle and ran over the victim. That individual was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and while they are expected to recover, police say the incident will be life-changing.
“Although this victim is expected to make a full physical recovery, this incident will obviously have life altering effects,” said Shoniker.
Police say the two incidents, and 15 others like them, were carried out by two criminal groups that often used overlapping and interchangeable offenders to carry out targeted robberies, while recruiting young people for easier repercussions.
In several cases, high-end vehicles and luxury goods were stolen and moved quickly through underground channels, often destined for overseas markets.
“They are giving large cash amounts to these young people who are actually taking the cars. As far as where that money goes, that goes to support their lifestyle. We can be pretty sure that jewelry is actually making its way back into jewelry industry,” said Shoniker.
As of July 22, police have arrested six adults and six young persons and laid a total of 136 criminal charges, ranging from attempted murder and robbery to firearms offences and possession of property obtained by crime.
One additional suspect, a 32-year-old Toronto man, remains at large and is the subject of an active arrest warrant.
At the time of their arrest, five of the accused were already bound by court-imposed bail conditions.
Seven of those arrested remain in custody, two were released on bail with conditions, and three were released on undertakings.
Police say they have recovered nearly half of the approximately $2 million in stolen property, including a Lamborghini Urus, a Mercedes G-Wagon, Louis Vuitton designer bags, luxury clothing, Canadian currency, a loaded firearm, and ammunition.
In addition to enforcement, Milinovich said Peel police are also focused on prevention, particularly when it comes to youth.
Several referrals have been made for the young persons charged and their families to ensure they receive appropriate support services.
Every resident deserves to feel secure in their home,” said Milinovich. “Disrupting these networks and providing youth with alternatives is essential.”
Solicitor General Michael Kerzner acknowledged the rise in organized criminal activity and violent home invasions.
“Much of Canada has seen a troubling rise in violent and organized crime,” said Kerzner. “People have had enough.”
© 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
TORONTO – Max Scherzer has never been one to make excuses.
Scherzer didn’t take the loss on the scorecard when the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 5-4 decision to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but he did take responsibility for it after he gave up four runs on five hits and a walk over five innings.
“I just have to locate the ball better. I gotta put the ball where I want to. I’ve got to execute better,” said the surefire Hall of Famer. “This comes down to location. I’ve got to locate the ball better. You’ve got to pitch better.
“I don’t think this is going back to the drawing board, I think my pitches are there, so that’s the good news. But at the end day, I’ve got to pitch better. I’ve got to locate better.”
Related Videos
Scherzer gave up a three-run blast to Jazz Chisholm Jr., in the first inning and then a solo shot to Cody Bellinger in the fifth as New York (56-45) jumped out to an early lead. Although the Blue Jays tied it 4-4 in the sixth inning on RBI doubles from pinch-hitter Davis Schneider and George Springer, Scherzer still blamed himself for digging too deep a hole for Toronto to climb out of.
Get daily National news
Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
“I take accountability for where I put the ball, and I can be better,” said Scherzer, who struck out four. “I know I can be better, and so I will be better.”
Closer Jeff Hoffman (6-3) actually took the loss for Toronto after he gave up a home run to Ben Rice in the ninth inning. Addison Barger had kept the Blue Jays in the game with a pair of RBI singles in the first and fifth innings.
“I put them in a tough spot by giving up four runs, but the rest of the team did their job,” said Scherzer. “Guys are out there fighting.
“We’re a great team. They’re a great team. These are fun series to be in. You just want to be out there helping your team win more.”
The Blue Jays’ four-game win streak and franchise-best 11-game streak at Rogers Centre were snapped by the defeat but Toronto still held a three-game lead over the Yankees in the American League East standings.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider wasn’t panicking after the loss.
“We had our chances, but didn’t really come through,” he said. “I love the way they fought, though.
“Every night it’s the same thing. It seems to be a different guy and we’re right in there every game.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025.
© 2025 The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Ben Rice’s ninth-inning home run helped the New York Yankees salvage a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Jazz Chisholm Jr., had a three-run homer in the first inning and Cody Bellinger added a solo shot in the fifth for an early New York (56-45) lead.
Cam Schlittler gave up seven hits and three walks over five innings but limited the Blue Jays to just two runs.
Relievers Tim Hill, Jonathan Loaisiga, Luke Weaver, Ian Hamilton (2-1) and Devin Williams following Schlittler to the mound.
Pinch-hitter Davis Schneider and George Springer each had an RBI double to tie it 4-4 for Toronto (59-42) in the sixth. Addison Barger kept the Blue Jays in the game with RBI singles in the first and fifth.
Related Videos
Max Scherzer gave up four runs on five hits and a walk over five innings, striking out four.
Get daily National news
Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
Mason Fluharty, Justin Bruihl, Jeff Hoffman (6-3) came out of the bullpen with Hoffman taking the loss.
TAKEAWAYS
Yankees: New York got to Scherzer, a future Hall of Famer, early with Trent Grisham and Bellinger leading the game off with back-to-back hits. Although two-time MVP Aaron Judge struck out, Chisholm took Scherzer deep to right field for the 3-0 lead.
Blue Jays: Manager John Schneider subbed in pinch hitters Myles Straw and Davis Schneider in the sixth inning and the gambit paid off. Straw, in for Joey Loperfido, reached base on shortstop Anthony Volpe’s throwing error. Two batters later, Schneider doubled in Straw. Springer then drove in Schneider with his two-bagger to tie the game 4-4.
KEY MOMENT
Hoffman came on in the ninth to shutdown the middle of the Yankees’ batting order and set up a potential Toronto walk-off victory. The Blue Jays’ closer hung a 96.9 miles per hour four-seam fastball high in the strike zone and Rice crushed it to reclaim New York’s lead.
KEY STAT
Toronto’s four-game win streak and franchise-best 11-game home win streak were snapped with the loss, but the Blue Jays still hold a three-game lead over the Yankees in the American League East standings.
UP NEXT
Chris Bassitt (10-4) will take the mound as Toronto finishes its three-game series with New York.
Ace Max Fried (11-3) gets the start for the Yankees.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025.
© 2025 The Canadian Press
At the edge of a major meeting of the country’s top leaders, the leaders of three major provinces unveiled an agreement to push for massive new pipeline and railway projects.
On Tuesday, Ontario and Alberta added Saskatchewan to an agreement signed a couple of weeks ago, specifically to explore trade and plan pipelines and new rail infrastructure.
That plan, outlined in a memorandum of understanding, is to work together to study a potential east-west pipeline made with domestically produced steel to connect to the not-yet-built James Bay deep-sea port in Ontario.
It also means the two provinces will study the feasibility of building a railway line from the mineral-rich Ring of Fire in northern Ontario to mineral processing facilities in Western Canada.
As she unveiled the latest recruit to the agreement, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fired a warning shot at Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was due to arrive in the same building for talks with premiers about an hour earlier.
“If Prime Minister Mark Carney doesn’t want to work with us, it’s not just myself and Scott Moe he has to worry about; he’ll also have to contend with Premier Doug Ford,” she said. “It’s time to get rid of the bad laws that have harmed Canada’s ability to grow the energy sector.”
Get daily National news
Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
Ford’s office said the agreement unveiled with Saskatchewan on the edges of a series of major leaders meetings in Muskoka was broadly the same as the one Ontario and Alberta had already agreed to, with some minor changes.
“We are sending a clear signal that Canada’s energy future will be built by Canadians, for Canadians,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, the latest signatory, said in a statement.
“This agreement commits our provinces to work together to unlock new markets, shore up our supply chains from mine to port and advocate for the federal reforms our industry needs.”
Where other major provinces stand on the issue remains unclear. Quebec Premier François Legault did not answer questions in English about the pipeline agreement signed by the three provinces.
When asked about the possibility of a railway project, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said his province “already (has) a railway.
“This is not imaginary,” Kinew said tersely. “I think our project’s the best because it’s real.”
Kinew was referring to his proposal to build a new port at Hudson Bay to create shipping routes for Canadian exports, including oil.
When asked whether Ontario and Alberta have Manitoba’s buy-in for the joint provincial project,t Kinew said he was “on Team Canada.”
He added, “We’re all working together, building up the country.”
British Columbia Premier David Eby said he wasn’t invited to sign the agreement. Asked if he would have taken part if he had been asked, he replied: “I don’t know what it said.”
Separately, Ontario has sewn up interprovincial trade agreements with a total of 10 provinces and territories, including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
© 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
-
Uncategorized1 month agoThese ’90s fashion trends are making a comeback in 2017
-
Uncategorized1 month ago
According to Dior Couture, this taboo fashion accessory is back
-
Uncategorized1 month ago
The old and New Edition cast comes together to perform
-
Uncategorized1 month ago
Uber and Lyft are finally available in all of New York State
-
Uncategorized1 month ago
New Season 8 Walking Dead trailer flashes forward in time
-
Uncategorized1 month ago
Meet Superman’s grandfather in new trailer for Krypton
-
Uncategorized1 month ago
6 Stunning new co-working spaces around the globe
-
Uncategorized1 month ago
The final 6 ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes might feel like a full season