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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Police Car Rammed – More Teens Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged two people after failing to stop for police as a result of a traffic stop in the City of Dryden. 

On May 7, 2025, at 2:49 a.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motor vehicle within the City of Dryden. The motor vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. In the interest of public safely, the officers did not engage in a pursuit. Officers continued to look for the motor vehicle and later located the motor vehicle on Southworth Township. The motor vehicle failed to stop for police and continued east bound on Highway 17. Officers were able to use a tire deflation device, commonly referred to as a spike belt to stop the motor vehicle. Prior to coming to a stop, the motor vehicle rammed a marked police vehicle. 

Officers placed the driver of the motor vehicle under arrest and the passenger in the motor vehicle ran away from the vehicle and was located a short time later and placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old of Pickle Lake, ON has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Mischief Under $5,000

In addition, a 16-year-old of Lac Seul First Nation, ON has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Assault A Peace Officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to stop for Police
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Fail to Comply with undertaking
  • Mischief Over $5,000
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
  • Assault A Peace Officer with a weapon – two counts
  • Failure to stop after accident

Due to the age of the accused, their names will be withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). Both accused have been remanded into custody.

Assisting with the investigation are members from Treaty Three Police Service, OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Team, OPP’s Sioux Lookout Detachment and OPP’s Emergency Response Team.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Teen Gang Arrested For Series Of Jewelry Store Robberies

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have charged four individuals in connection to two attempted jewellery store robberies in Waterloo.

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., police responded to reports of an attempted jewellery store robbery at Conestoga Mall. Six suspects arrived at the mall in a grey Honda Civic stolen earlier in the day in Toronto. The males entered the mall, approached the jewellery store, and fled when a store security guard intervened.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 1:50 p.m., police responded to reports of an attempted jewellery store robbery at Conestoga Mall. Six suspects arrived at the mall in a silver SUV. The males entered the mall and fled when a store security guard shouted to close the gates to a jewellery store. Another security guard pursued the suspects and observed them leave in a silver SUV.

On February 5, 2025, four individuals were arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the area of the Sunrise Centre in Kitchener following a jewellery store robbery in Stratford. Two stolen vehicles from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were recovered as part of the arrest. 

As a result of the collaborative, multi-jurisdictional investigation, these four individuals were linked to the two attempted jewellery store robberies in Waterloo on February 1, 2025, and February 3, 2025.

These four individuals remain in custody, and Waterloo Regional Police have issued warrants for their arrest.

Three youths, a 15-year-old from Toronto, a 16-year-old from Kitchener, and a 17-year-old from Nova Scotia, as well as a 27-year-old male from Richmond Hill, are facing the following charges:

  • Attempted robbery with a weapon (two counts)
  • Disguise with intent (two counts)
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

The investigation is ongoing to identify and locate the two outstanding individuals involved in the two attempted robberies in Waterloo.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS’ Robbery Team at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate an attempted robbery at Waterloo shopping centre.

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., police responded to reports of an attempted jewellery store robbery at Conestoga Mall.

Six suspects arrived at the mall in a grey Honda Civic stolen earlier in the day in Toronto.

The males entered the mall, approached the jewellery store, and fled when a store security guard intervened.

The suspects are described as:

  • Suspect 1: Male, wearing a black hoodie, black jogging pants, black face mask, white shoes, and white gloves
  • Suspect 2: White male, wearing a grey Adidas hoodie, black pants, black face mask, and black shoes. This suspect was the driver of the stolen Civic.
  • Suspect 3: Male, wearing a grey hoodie, black jogging pants, black mask, white shoes, and black gloves
  • Suspect 4: Male, wearing black clothing
  • Suspect 5: Male, wearing a black jacket with a white fur hood, black pants, and black shoes
  • Suspect 6: Male, wearing a black hoodie, black jogging pants, black face mask, white shoes, and white gloves

The stolen Honda Civic has since been recovered outside of Waterloo Region.

No physical injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA25028743 (909) 

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Armed Mugging By Gang Of 13 Year Olds

Three young males are facing charges after making threats with a knife to steal property from another youth at the Oshawa Centre.

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at the Oshawa Centre, located at 419 King Street East.  Four young males approached a 16-year-old male and demanded his sweater and phone while making threats with a knife.  Officers searched the mall and located three of the suspects, who were taken into custody without incident.  One suspect remains outstanding.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

A 13-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery.

A 13-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery.

A 13-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery.

The fourth suspect is described as: male, approximately 13-17 years-old.  He was wearing a black jacket with fur lined hood, black pants, and grey/white shoes.

The three suspects were released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Baumgartner of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1705.

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 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Teenage Dirtbags Arrested For Armed Robbery

Case #: 2025-40505 Published: Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 2:45 PM

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of four arrests made in a Retail Robbery investigation.

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at approximately 1:43 p.m., York Regional Police responded to a call in the Weston Road and Rutherford Road area.

It is alleged that:

  • four suspects attended a store in a stolen vehicle while wearing masks to disguise their identities
  • they approached a store while armed with hammers
  • they smashed the glass door to gain entry
  • they made a demand to unlock the safe
  • they took a quantity of cellphones before fleeing the area in the stolen vehicle

See previous York Regional Police media release here.

On Monday, January 6, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Toronto Police responded to a Hold Up call in the Keele Street and Wilson Avenue area.

It is further alleged that:

  • four suspects attended a store in a stolen vehicle while wearing masks to disguise their identities
  • three suspects approached a store while armed with hammers
  • they smashed the glass door to gain entry
  • they made a demand to unlock the safe
  • they took a quantity of cellphones before fleeing the area in the stolen vehicle

Officers from 31 Division quickly responded to the area and located the stolen vehicle.

It is further alleged that:

  • the stolen vehicle accelerated away at a high rate of speed
  • a short distance away, the stolen vehicle collided with another vehicle in the Finch Avenue West and Chesswood Drive area
  • an occupant from the other vehicle sustained minor injuries

The responding officers were able to take all four suspects into custody after a short foot pursuit. Members of the Toronto Police Hold Up Squad and members of the York Regional Police Hold Up Squad commenced an investigation and determined the suspects’ were involvement in both robberies.

Nathan Palmer, 20, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
  2. Disguise with Intent
  3. Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
  4. Dangerous Operation of Conveyance
  5. two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  6. Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

A male youth, 15*, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
  2. Disguise with Intent
  3. two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  4. Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 606.

A male youth, 14*, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. two counts of Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
  2. two counts of Disguise with Intent
  3. three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  4. two counts of Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 606.

A male youth, 14*, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. two counts of Robbery with an Offensive Weapon
  2. two counts of Disguise with Intent
  3. three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  4. two counts of Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 606.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

**Please refer to Section 110, Subsection 1, of the YCJA:

110. (1) Subject to this section, no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information related to a young person, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act.***

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