Archive for May, 2012

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware an attempted aggravated sexual assault investigation.

On Thursday, December 22, 2011, Gregory Albinus Thomas, 51, of Toronto, was convicted of Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault.

It is alleged that:

- between March 2006 and June 2007, the accused had unprotected sex without telling the victim that he was H.I.V. positive.

On Friday, May 25, 2012, a second woman became known to police.

It is further alleged that:

- during February 2012, the accused had unprotected sex with the victim

- the victim was not aware that the accused was H.I.V. positive

The accused is described as black, 6’2”, 170 lbs., with short, curly brown and grey hair. He speaks with a strong Grenada accent.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

• Assault on ROYAL YORK ROAD, Toronto, ON (via spotcrime.com)
  Sexual Assault
• Robbery on KENNEDY ROAD, Toronto, ON (via spotcrime.com)
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On Friday, May 25, 2012, police arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

See previous release.

The accused is a nurse at the Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street.

It is further alleged that:

- between January 1, 2012 and May 25, 2012, the accused sexually assaulted a second patient at the hospital

Angelino Aguas, 44, of Brampton, has been additionally charged with:

1) Sexual Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Friday, June 1st, 2012, Room 101, at 10 am.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, members of 14 Division Major Crime Unit responded to a radio call in regards to a man breaking into vehicles in the Strachan Avenue/East Liberty Street area.

It is alleged that:

- the accused broken into a number of vehicles

- the accused was arrested and he was in possession of camera, recording device and a smart phone

- police found a number of images of videos and pictures of women

It is further alleged that:

- the accused approached a number of women in the GTA area

- the accused would place a recording device under the women's skirts

Ovidiu Prodan, 33, of Markham, has been charged with:

1) Voyeurism.

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, May 31, 2012, room 101, at 10 a.m.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release requesting the public's assistance identifying a man wanted in an assault investigation on a TTC bus.

Police have decided to re-issue the news release requesting the public's assistance.

It was reported that:

- on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 11:35 p.m., a 21-year-old man was a passenger on a northbound TTC bus on Bathurst Street

- the 21-year-old man was assaulted by a man on the bus

- the suspect followed the victim off the bus to a TTC stop, in the Bathurst Street and McAllister Road area

- while the victim crossed Bathurst Street, he was struck by a northbound Toyota

The suspect is described as 18-25, 5’2”-5’5", and clean-shaven. He was last seen wearing a dark-blue Boston Red Sox cap, a black jacket with a hood, black pants with the cuffs rolled up on both legs, a dark-coloured button-up vest or sweater with a red lining and black gloves.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Police Officer of the Year Award is an annual tribute dinner held by the Toronto Board of Trade.

The Board created the award in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer is selected for Police Officer of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.

Two years ago, the TPS Business Excellence Award was created. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto. Each submission is judged on the following criteria: innovation, community service, technical achievement and customer service and reliability.

This year's Police Officer of the Year event will be held at the Toronto Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 6 p.m.

Leading up to the event, we will be presenting the stories of those nominated for the Police Officer of the Year and for the TPS Business Excellence Award.

In July 2008, a 30-year-old woman from Ontario was on a business trip in the United States. While staying at a hotel, she was sexually assaulted by the hotel’s manager. Being in a foreign country, far from home, only added to her distress at having been victimized. When she returned to Canada, she reported the crime to her local police service, outside of Toronto. An initial investigation was conducted and evidence was collected. The results of the investigation and the evidence gathered were forwarded to the police jurisdiction in the United States. Despite the victim’s constant communication with the local authorities, the investigation did not progress. The lack of resolution to this very serious incident deeply affected the victim’s personal and professional life.

In 2009, the victim met Sergeant Shari MacKay in a social setting and, in time, shared her horrific experience as she sought to gain insight into the police investigative process. Sergeant MacKay then took it upon herself to inquire into the status of the investigation, and discovered it was at a standstill. Sergeant MacKay then began a persistent and tenacious campaign, with various high-level public officials, to have the case reopened. Sergeant MacKay eventually accompanied the victim to Texas to meet with investigators. As a result of her efforts, the decision was made to re-open the case. With evidence gathered during the new investigation, the suspect was indicted by a Grand Jury on charges of 2nd Degree Felony Sexual Assault in April 2010.

Sergeant MacKay then continued to advocate for, and support, the victim through the court preparation and trial processes. The suspect was found guilty and sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary.

In recognition of her superior investigative skill and professionalism, Sergeant Shari MacKay has been selected as Police Officer Of The Month for August 2011.

For further information, please contact TPS Corporate Communications at 416-808-7100 or Matthew Kofsky, Toronto Board of Trade, at 416-862-4558.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.

Vinson Francis, 31, was last seen on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 4 p.m., in the Queen Street East/Pape Avenue area.

See previous release.

He was located on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, members of TAVIS were conducting proactive enforcement activities in the area of Lake Shore Boulevard West/Rees Street.

It is alleged that:

- officers observed a vehicle with three occupants driving in an erratic manner on Lakeshore Boulevard near Rees Street and attempted to stop the vehicle,

- the driver failed to stop when directed by police but was halted by heavy traffic

- at this time, one of the occupants fled from the vehicle and discarded a firearm and a quantity of drugs

- after a brief struggle, the man was arrested

- the driver and second occupant who remained in the vehicle fled the scene hitting two vehicles, that were eastbound on the Gardiner Expressway, as they sped off

- the two men abandoned the vehicle in the Leslie Street/Lakeshore Boulevard area and was located a short time later by TAVIS officers

- the driver and second occupant remain outstanding

- a search of the area where the arrest took place resulted in a handgun and a quantity of drugs being seized

Jameal Johnson, 29, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

1) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
2) Careless Storage of a Prohibited Weapon
3) Careless Storage of Ammunition
4) Prohibited Weapon in Vehicle
5) Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
6) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
7) Possession of a Firearm, Contrary to a Prohibition Order
8) Possession of Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
9) Carry Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device or Prohibited Ammunition
10) Weapons Dangerous
11) Possession of Proceeds of Crime
12) Fail to Comply with Probation
13) Assaulting a Peace Officer
14) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in Cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, May 31, 2012, room 101 at 10 a.m.

The Toronto Anti−Violence Intervention Strategy (TAVIS) is a Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services provincially funded initiative, dedicated to creating and maintaining sustainable, safe neighbourhoods. TAVIS initiatives are operating in all of the 17 Toronto Police Divisions, and are supported by every unit in the Service.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-0140, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Police Officer of the Year Award is an annual tribute dinner held by the Toronto Board of Trade.

The Board created the award in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer is selected for Police Officer of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.

Two years ago, the TPS Business Excellence Award was created. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto. Each submission is judged on the following criteria: innovation, community service, technical achievement and customer service and reliability.

This year's Police Officer of the Year event will be held at the Toronto Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 6 p.m.

Leading up to the event, we will be presenting the stories of those nominated for the Police Officer of the Year and for the TPS Business Excellence Award.

On July 3, 2011, a radio call was received regarding a horse-drawn wagon that was out of control where one of the horses had fallen and was badly injured.

Mounted Officers Constables Marisa Van Overbeek and Pete Broske, riding police mounts Timmis and Dragoon, began to make their way to the scene. As they were approaching, they were faced with an empty wagon, drawn by two panicking horses, running directly at them. The officers tried to use themselves and their mounts to block the roadway, to stop the frightened horses and the driverless wagon, but the horses made no attempt to stop. Constable Broske called the Mounted Unit and advised Sergeant Kristopher McCarthy and Constable Robert Graham what was taking place and requested assistance. Sergeant McCarthy and Constables Graham, Joel Houston and Brian Smith arrived on scene. The runaway horses went up and over the curb to avoid vehicles on the roadway, causing the wagon to tip over.

Constable Van Overbeek overtook the wagon and attempted to slow the horses down by getting in front of them. The frightened horses were not fazed by this attempt, and continued to gallop forward. Sergeant McCarthy and Constables Graham, Houston and Smith then jumped into the moving trailer and used the only rein available to slow the horses down. Together, all four officers were able to pull on the left rein and steer the horses towards a fence, eventually stopping the horses and the wagon. While Sergeant McCarthy held the rein, Constables Graham, Houston and Smith secured the horses to prevent another runaway.

In recognition of their courage and bravery in defusing a potentially horrific incident, Sergeant Kristopher McCarthy and Constables Marisa Van Overbeek, Pete Broske, Robert Graham, Joel Houston and Brian Smith have been selected as Police Officers Of The Month for July 2011.

For further information, please contact TPS Corporate Communications at 416-808-7100 or Matthew Kofsky, Toronto Board of Trade, at 416-862-4558.

On Friday, June 1, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., the Ride To Remember, or R2R, is an annual event of the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance, JMA, with clubs in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and Israel. This event is held to keep the history and memory of the Holocaust alive.

Over 300 motorcycles from all over North America will take part in the ride which begins at the Shaar Shalom Synagogue, at 2 Simonston Boulevard in Thornhill, at 10:30 a.m. It will wind its way through Toronto, eventually arriving at the Holy Blossom Temple, at 1950 Bathurst Street, at approximately noon.

A police escort/rolling road closure will take place. One lane of traffic along the route will be closed in the direction of the parade as the opposite lanes of traffic will be allowed to flow.

Police Escort/rolling road closure route: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Don Mills Road: southbound lane only from Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Boulevard, to Steeles Avenue West

Steeles Avenue: eastbound lane only from Don Mills Road to Hwy. 404

Hwy. 404: southbound lane only from Steeles Avenue to Don Valley Parkway

Don Valley Parkway: southbound lane only from Hwy. 404 to Gardiner Expressway

Gardiner Expressway: westbound lane only, from the Don Valley Parkway to the ramp to the Lake Shore Boulevard West

Lake Shore Boulevard West: westbound lane only from the Gardiner Expressway to Princes' Boulevard

Princes' Boulevard: westbound lane only from Lake Shore Boulevard West
thru the “Princes' Gates” to Newfoundland Road

Newfoundland Road: southbound lane only from Princes' Boulevard to Lake Shore Boulevard West

Lake Shore Boulevard West: eastbound lane only from Newfoundland Road
to Bathurst Street

Bathurst Street: southbound lane only from Lake Shore Boulevard to Queen's Quay

Queen's Quay: eastbound lane only from Bathurst Street to York Street

York Street: northbound lane only from Queen's Quay to University Avenue

University Avenue: northbound lane only from York Street to Queen's Park

Queen's Park: northbound lane only from University Avenue to Queen's Park Crescent East

Queen's Park Crescent East: northbound lane only from Grosvenor Street to Avenue Road

Avenue Road: northbound lane only from Queen's Park to St. Clair Avenue West

St. Clair Avenue West: westbound lane only from Avenue Road to Bathurst Street

Bathurst Street: northbound lane only from St. Clair Avenue West to the Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street

The event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

Motorists should expect delays along the route in the downtown core.