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Between August 2011 and November 2011, members of the Toronto Police Service Drug Squad, with the assistance of Durham Regional Police Service, York Regional Police Service, Belleville Police Service and Hamilton Police Service, conducted an investigation into the alleged illicit sale and distribution of narcotics, primarily ecstasy and cocaine.

The investigation was Project Decepticon. It targeted a network of individuals alleged to be supplying and distributing ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana throughout Toronto. This investigation revealed the organization had ties to York Region, Durham Region, Hamilton and Belleville.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Project Decepticon culminated with 26 search warrants executed at various addresses across the GTA. In total, 18 people were arrested and numerous drug-related and Criminal Code charges have been laid.

A news conference will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 1 p.m., at TPS headquarters, releasing further details on this investigation and displaying items seized.

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

Adrien Tallon, 15, was last seen on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 3 a.m., in the Parliament Street/Queen Street East area.

See previous release.

He was located on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at 12:30 a.m.

On Sunday, November 13, 2011, the Toronto Police Service concluded its week long “STEP UP (Safety Tips for Educating Pedestrians in an Urban Population) and Be Safe” – Pedestrian Campaign. Pedestrian safety continues to be identified as a Toronto Police Service priority, with an increased focus on reducing injury and death to pedestrians through awareness, education and enforcement.

Of the 11,420 tickets issued:

• 782 tickets were issued for red/amber light - fail to stop
• 797 tickets were issued for Improper left/right turns
• 1,080 tickets were issued for disobeying stop signs
• 230 charges were laid for cyclist - ride in crosswalk/crossover
• 1,049 tickets were issued to pedestrians
• 58 charges were laid for disobeying School Bus signals
• 6,468 tickets were issued to motorists/cyclists for other hazardous offences that affected pedestrians

• An additional 1,470 parking offences were issued for interfering with the safe use of pedestrian crosswalks, crossovers and school zones.

This year there have been 31 traffic fatalities. Collision analysis shows that pedestrian fatalities represent approximately 50% of yearly traffic fatalities in Toronto. There have been 15 pedestrian fatalities this year.

All motorists, transit-users, cyclists and pedestrians are reminded that road safety is everyone’s responsibility, obey all traffic laws and be diligent when using our streets.

To learn more about the TPS Traffic Services Safety Program, that aims to reduce pedestrian injury and death through education and awareness, click here.

Traffic Services is dedicated to ensuring the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the City of Toronto. Stay informed with what’s happening at:
Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, Facebook Group and on Blog.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., at 54 Division, 41 Cranfield Road, Detective Richard Duffus will update the media on the investigation into a seizure of firearms, including stun guns disguised as cellphones.

Acting Director of Intelligence Operations of the Canada Border Services Agency Jerry Jesso will be in attendance.

A quantity of property seized, including a TEC-9 submachine gun, Cobra 9mm handgun, stun guns disguised as cellphones seized, will be on display.

See previous release.

The news conference will not be broadcast on the Bell TOC and will not be available in audio on the TPS website afterwards.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 7 a.m., on the Millwood Bridge, in the Pape Avenue/Donlands Avenue area, 53, 54 and 55 Division officers, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation, will be conducting a commercial vehicle inspection with a strong focus on driver and equipment safety conditions.

The Toronto Police Service is asking all commercial vehicle drivers to ensure their load is properly secured on their vehicles, as well as to complete a circle-check of their vehicle prior to the start of their day.

For more information, please contact Sergeant Jack West at 416-808-5424.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 7 a.m., on the Millwood Bridge, in the Pape Avenue/Donlands Avenue area, 53, 54 and 55 Division officers, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation, will be conducting a commercial vehicle inspection with a strong focus on driver and equipment safety conditions.

The Toronto Police Service is asking all commercial vehicle drivers to ensure their load is properly secured on their vehicles, as well as to complete a circle-check of their vehicle prior to the start of their day.

For more information, please contact Sergeant Jack West at 416-808-5424.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a man wanted in connection with a series of break-and-enters.

It is alleged that:

- between July 2011 and November 2011, the suspect broke into a number of homes in the Jane Street/Wilson Avenue area

- the suspect stole laptops, cash, jewelry and electronics from the homes

Phu Trinh, 27, also known as Peter, of no fixed address, is wanted for:

1) Break-and-Enter

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 Thursday, November 10, 2011, police arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at 11 p.m., a woman was walking in downtown Toronto when she was approached by a man in a blue two-door car

- the man offered the woman a ride and, after she accepted, he spoke about going back to his place

- when she refused and attempted to leave his car, the man produced a large knife and then sexually assaulted her

Ahmad Suleman Ghanchi, 22, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Sexual Assault with a weapon
2) Assault

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, courtroom 501, at 10 a.m.

Police believe there may be other 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.

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

Kimberly Pryce, 15, was last seen on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 8 a.m., in the Black Creek Drive/Lawrence Avenue West area.

She is described as black, 5’3", 120 lbs. with black straight hair. She is known to wear wigs and weaves. She also has a nose ring.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, 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, November 15, 2011, at 7 p.m., On the Park, 1095 Leslie Street,
Chief William Blair will hold his Chief of Police gala in support of Victim Services Toronto.

Chief Blair said, "Proceeds from this event support an organization that is highly valued, respected and essential. This evening is an important community event and a celebration of a vitally important and unique partnership between the Toronto Police Service and Victim Services Toronto. They are unsung heroes who do so much to restore, rebuild and enhance the quality of life of those affected by serious crime. They are the only agency in Toronto providing immediate on-site support to victims of crime and sudden tragedies. They offer invaluable programs and services, helping close to 20,000 victims annually."

Victim Services Toronto is managed by a diverse community volunteer Board of Directors. Their mission is to provide responsive, accessible and accountable programs and services that focus on restoring and enhancing victims' quality of life and the prevention of victimization.

They provide immediate crisis response, trauma and safety services to victims of crime or sudden tragic circumstance, in the following situations: domestic violence, sexual assault, gun violence, homicide, suicide, elder abuse, motor vehicle and workplace fatalities or accidents, community disaster, sudden death, break-and-enter, robbery, fraud, etc.

To those who wish to consider offering their services as volunteers, Victim Services Toronto offers excellent training, evaluation and recognition for your contributions. You will be paired with a trained crisis counsellor and work directly with victims.

If you have a gift for compassion and understanding, are an emotionally stable and mature individual, are non-judgmental and open-minded, have translating skills or a life experience you've overcome that you can relate to a victim's situation, please consider lending your time and experience to Victim Services Toronto.

For further information, contact Brian Monz at 416-808-1641.

For further details on Victim Services Toronto, please click here.