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On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding a man wanted in a fraud investigation.

It was alleged that:

- between May 2011 and November 2011, the suspect, Jason Porter, President of Preston Evans Media, would contact single women via online dating websites, luring them into potential relationships

- the suspect would date the women and present himself as a successful businessman

- once their trust was obtained, without the women's knowledge, he would open bank accounts and apply for credit cards in their names, then defraud them of large amounts of money

- he would then leave the relationship before the women were notified of the frauds from their banks

- the total loss, so far, is in excess of $40,000

See previous release.

On Friday, January 6, 2012, Jason Porter, 37, was arrested and charged with:

1) Break and Enter Commit
2) Possession Property obtained by Crime
3) five counts of Fraud Under
4) three counts of Use credit card obtained by crime
5) four counts of Laundering proceeds of crime
6) two counts of Traffic in Stolen Goods Under
7) Obtaining credit by fraud or false pretence
8) Fail to Comply with Probation
9) Use credit card obtained by crime
10) Laundering proceeds of crime
11) Use credit card obtained by crime
12) Fail to Comply with Probation
13) Possession of Burglar's Tools

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Friday, January 13, 2012, room 111, at 2 p.m.

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 Sunday, January 8, 2012, at 8:09 p.m., police responded to a call for a shooting in the parking lot of Fitness 365, 40 Ronson Drive.

It is reported that:

- police located a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the body

The victim was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries. Two other men were treated for minor injuries.

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.

When people call 9-1-1, they have an emergency. They expect an immediate response. That immediate response is being endangered by pocket-dialing, where unintentional 9-1-1 calls are made while a cell phone is in a pocket, purse, or knapsack or when you dial 9-1-1 in error.

It’s a serious problem. In 2011, approximately 18% of all 9-1-1 calls in Toronto were pocket-dials and misdials. Every pocket-dialed call must be taken seriously by a highly trained emergency operator, until it can be proved the call was not an emergency. That can take several minutes. Every time that happens, someone with a genuine emergency can be delayed.

If you have misdialled 9-1-1, stay on line and speak to the emergency operator, letting them know you do not need assistance. When a 9-1-1 caller does not respond or hangs up, it could be a sign of trouble - a possibility an emergency operator can’t ignore.

You can reduce unnecessary pressure on the 9-1-1 emergency service by:
 locking the keypad on your cell phone
 putting your device in standby mode
 not programming 9-1-1 into your phone
 not allowing children to play with cell phones
- stay on the line and speak to an operator if you misdial 9-1-1

Each device is different. Learn how to prevent calls that endanger the immediate response of the emergency services.

Over 2,000,000 calls in total, both 9-1-1 and non-emergency 416-808-2222 calls, were placed to the Communications Call Centre in Toronto in 2011. That is a 7% increase in call volume since 2010. Of the over million calls made, 227,000 were placed to 9-1-1 directly.

Last year, in Toronto, 107,000 pocket-dials were made and 116,00 calls to 9-1-1 were misdials. That is over 18% of the overall 9-1-1 call volume.

Click here to watch PSA video.

Please click on the attached YouTube video of an actual pocket-dial call placed to the Toronto Communications Centre, 9-1-1 line.

Please click here for OACP and OAB release.

When people call 9-1-1, they have an emergency. They expect an immediate response. That immediate response is being endangered by pocket-dialing, where unintentional 9-1-1 calls are made while a cell phone is in a pocket, purse, or knapsack or when you dial 9-1-1 in error.

It’s a serious problem. In 2011, approximately 18% of all 9-1-1 calls in Toronto were pocket-dials and misdials. Every pocket-dialed call must be taken seriously by a highly trained emergency operator, until it can be proved the call was not an emergency. That can take several minutes. Every time that happens, someone with a genuine emergency can be delayed.

If you have misdialled 9-1-1, stay on line and speak to the emergency operator, letting them know you do not need assistance. When a 9-1-1 caller does not respond or hangs up, it could be a sign of trouble - a possibility an emergency operator can’t ignore.

You can reduce unnecessary pressure on the 9-1-1 emergency service by:
 locking the keypad on your cell phone
 putting your device in standby mode
 not programming 9-1-1 into your phone
 not allowing children to play with cell phones
- stay on the line and speak to an operator if you misdial 9-1-1

Each device is different. Learn how to prevent calls that endanger the immediate response of the emergency services.

Over 2,000,000 calls in total, both 9-1-1 and non-emergency 416-808-2222 calls, were placed to the Communications Call Centre in Toronto in 2011. That is a 7% increase in call volume since 2010. Of the over million calls made, 227,000 were placed to 9-1-1 directly.

Last year, in Toronto, 107,000 pocket-dials were made and 116,00 calls to 9-1-1 were misdials. That is over 18% of the overall 9-1-1 call volume.

Click here to watch PSA video.

Please click on the attached YouTube video of an actual pocket-dial call placed to the Toronto Communications Centre, 9-1-1 line.

Please click here for OACP and OAB release.

On Friday, January 6, 2012, members of the TAVIS Rapid Response Team were on patrol in the area of Lotherton Pathway.

It is alleged that:

- police investigated a boy in the area of Lotherton Pathway

- police seized of a quantity of marijuana and powder cocaine, as well as a loaded Zoraki .914 handgun

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with:

1) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
2) Possession for the purpose marijuana
3) Possession of marijuana under
4) Possession of cocaine

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Saturday January 7, 2012, room 101, at 10 a.m.

The Young Offender cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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.

On Friday, January 6, 2012, members of the TAVIS Rapid Response Team were on patrol in the area of Lotherton Pathway.

It is alleged that:

- police investigated a boy in the area of Lotherton Pathway

- police seized of a quantity of marijuana and powder cocaine, as well as a loaded Zoraki .914 handgun

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with:

1) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
2) Possession for the purpose marijuana
3) Possession of marijuana under
4) Possession of cocaine

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Saturday January 7, 2012, room 101, at 10 a.m.

The Young Offender cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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.

On Friday, January 6, 2012, at 6 p.m., police responded to a call for an assault in the Porterfield Road/Mancroft Crescent area.

It is reported that:

- two women exited a vehicle in the driveway of a home

- the women were approached and assaulted by a man

- the man fled the scene on foot

The victims were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as 6’, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing dark clothing.

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.

On Monday, January 9, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., Acting Deputy Chief Jeff McGuire will launch a PSA campaign to reduce the number of pocket-dial and misdialled 9-1-1 calls.

Inspector Joseph Maiorano of Durham Regional Police; Inspector Paulo DaSilva, York Regional Police; Staff Superintendent Roman Boychuk, Inspector Barry Dolan, Peel Regional Police; Chief Superintendent Rick Barnum and Sergeant Kimm Horne of the OPP and Superintendent Elizabeth Byrnes of the Toronto Police Service will be in attendance and available for interviews.

During the launch, one of several videos produced by TPS Corporate Communications will be released. This launch marks one of several campaigns to be scheduled throughout the year.

Last year in Toronto, 107,000 pocket-dials were made to 9-1-1 and 116,000 calls to 9-1-1 were misdials. This PSA campaign will address the seriousness of pocket-dialing that places the public lifeline in jeopardy.

Please click on the attached YouTube video of an actual pocket-dial call placed to the Toronto Communications Centre, 9-1-1 line.

Please contact Constable Wendy Drummond at wendy.drummond@torontopolice.on.ca for more information regarding the launch.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing boy.

Wade Chafe, 16 was last seen, on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 8:39 a.m., in the Islington Avenue/Bloor Street West area. He is described as white, 5’3”, 120 lbs., with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing black cargo pants, black army-style boots, a black baseball cap with EMT printed above the brim and a long-sleeved black shirt with EMT written on the back. He was carrying a black army-style backpack.

Police are concerned for his safety as he may be a danger to himself and others. If located, do not approach, call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, 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.

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