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On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 12:46 p.m., police responded to a shooting call at 31 Tapscott Road, at the Cut Creator barber shop.

See previous release.

As a result of the investigation, a number of search warrants were executed in Ottawa, Toronto and Orillia.

It is alleged that:

- three firearms, ammunition, drugs and stolen property were seized

- five people were charged; two additionally were charged with First Degree Murder

On Monday, February 20, 2012, two brothers, Christopher Perez, 22, and Kevin Perez, 27, both of Toronto, were charged with First Degree Murder.

They appeared in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing. It has been successful due in large part to the cooperation and assistance of members of the public who came forward from the outset.

The Toronto Police Service Homicide Squad would like to thank TPS 41 Division and 42 Division, The Gun and Gang Task Force, Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police Orillia Detachment Central Region Crime Unit, and the OPP Central Tactics and Rescue Unit for their assistance with this investigation.

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Please be advised that the news conference scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 1 p.m., at 40 College Street, has been cancelled.

The Toronto Police Service sought legal advice regarding the publication ban issued in the investigation and we are not permitted to release the accused's name or photo.

We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the public and media for their cooperation with this matter.

On Monday, February 20, 2012, the Gun and Gang Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Denison Road.

It is alleged that:

- during the execution of the search warrant, a large quantity of cocaine, hashish, marijuana and ecstasy was seized

- also seized were a handgun and ammunition

It is further alleged that:

- a man was arrested prior to the execution of the search warrant and was arrested for Possession of a Firearm

Octavio Travassos, 30, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
2. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
3. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession if Unauthorized
4. Possession of a Firearm Obtained by the Commission of an Offence
5. Firearm Careless Storage
6. Careless Storage Ammunition
7. Possession of Proceeds of Crime
8. Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
9. Possession fro the Purpose Marijuana
10. Possession for the Purpose Controlled Substance
11. Possession for the Purpose Hashish (under)

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, room 103, 10 a.m.

On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 11 a.m., at 40 College Street, in the Grenville lobby, Detective Sergeant Dan Nielsen will update the media on charges in the homicide of Chris Thompson.

See previous release.

The conference will not be broadcast on the Bell TOC.

On Monday, February 20, 2012, at 3:59 p.m., police responded to an unknown trouble call at the parking garage at 325 Bogert Avenue.

Police attended and located two bodies in the stairwell of the parking garage, suffering from obvious gunshot wounds.

Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

The victims have been identified as brothers Justin Waterman, 18, and Jerome Waterman, 22, both of Toronto.

Police are requesting anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant Hank Idsinga police at 416-808-7392, Detective Sergeant Peter Trimble at 416-808-7394, 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 Toronto Police Service continues to request the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Jotesh Rambaran, 46, was last seen on Saturday, December 10, 2011, in the Kipling Avenue/Panorama Court area.

See previous release.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2300, 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 Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with an investigation into a shooting on the York University campus.

On February 18, 2012 at 6:45 a.m., police responded to a call for a sound of gunshots at 360 Assiniboine Road, on the York University campus.

Officers attended and found an apartment door with damage thought to have been caused by a gunshot.

It is reported that:

- a projectile was shot through an apartment door which went into the apartment

- a person was in the apartment at the time, however no injuries were sustained

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, 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 Sunday, February 19, 2012, at 11:40 p.m., officers from the Gun and Gang Task Force and the Emergency Task Force executed a search warrant at an address on Albion Road.

It is alleged that:

- a woman was located in the home

- a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia, a loaded 9mm handgun, a quantity of ammunition and a bulletproof vest were seized

It is further alleged that:

- prior to the execution of the search warrant, a man was arrested in connection with the address

- a firearm and a quantity of drugs were seized.

Akeem Bailey and Audrianna Ivy, both 22, of Toronto, have each been charged with:

1. Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
2. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
3. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
4. Careless Storage of a Firearm
5. Careless Storage of Ammunition
6. Possession of Prohibited Weapon Obtained by the Commission of an Offence
7. Possession for the Purpose Marijuana (under)

Akeem Bailey is additionally charged with:

1. Possession for the Purpose Marijuana (under)
2. Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Both accused were scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Monday, February 20, 2012, 10 a.m., room 101.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Charmaine Lindsay, 39, was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in the Shuter Street/Parliament Street area.

She is described as black, 5'8", with a thin/medium build. She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, 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 Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Fardosa Aden-Hussein, 14, was last seen on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in the Front Street East/Parliament Street area.

She is described as black, 5’5”, with a medium build.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, 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.