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Homicide #5/2012, Chris Thompson, 35, Update, Security camera video on YouTube

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.

Click here for YouTube video of suspect on security camera footage

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, 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.

Media advisory, Friday, January 27, 2012, 1:30 p.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference, Homicide #5/2012, Chris Thompson, 35

On Friday, January 27, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., in the media gallery at police headquarters, Detective Sergeant Dan Nielsen will update the media on the investigation into Homicide #5/2012.

Charm Marsh, the cousin of Chris Thompson, 35, will also be in attendance.

See previous release.

The conference will be broadcast on the Bell TOC.

Traffic fatality #3/2012

On Thursday, January 26, 2011, at 9:03 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Islington Avenue/Dixon Road.

It is reported that:

- the driver of a grey Toyota Camry was travelling eastbound on Dixon Road, in the left turn lane,

- the driver was making a left turn to go northbound on Islington Avenue,

- a school bus was westbound on Dixon Road,

- the 56-year-old driver of the school bus was the lone occupant in the vehicle,

- the school bus struck the Toyota as it was negotiating a left turn,

- a TTC bus, with approximately 40 passengers on board, was stopped on the northwest corner,

- the TTC bus was struck by the school bus after the collision but there were no injuries,

- a 66-year-old woman passenger in the Toyota died at the scene.

The drivers of both the Toyota and the school bus were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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.

Media advisory, Friday, January 6, 2012, 11 p.m., Bloor Street viaduct, R.I.D.E. Spot Checks Everywhere

On Friday, January 6, 2012, at 11 p.m., TPS officers from 54 and 55 Divisions, in conjunction with the R.C.M.P, O.P.P., GO Transit Safety Officers, and Canadian National Railway Police, will team up on a R.I.D.E spot check on the Bloor Street viaduct.

The media is invited to attend tonight's public awareness event.

Staff Inspector Neil Corrigan, 54 Division, and City Counsellor Mary Fragedakis will be present.

Police will be sharing information, working together in their efforts to make our roads safer.

Police remind the public to have a plan prior to consuming alcoholic beverages, such as a designated driver, taxi and public transit.

“Drinking for one, can be devastation to many," said Sergeant Jack West.

Homicide #1/2012, Jamahl Franklin, 20, Update, Man charged with Second Degree Murder, Baptists Bernier, 22, Police continue to appeal for witnesses

On Sunday, January 1, 2012, at 4 a.m., police responded to a call for a shooting at 101 Hupfield Trail.

See previous release.

On Thursday, January 5, 2012, Baptists Bernier, 22, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder.

He appeared in court on Friday, January 6, 2012.

Further investigation has revealed that photographs were taken using cameras and cell phones at the house party at 101 Hupfield Trail, where the victim was prior to his death. Police are urging anyone with any photographs to provide them to investigators.

The investigation is ongoing and police continue to request anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant Graham Gibson at 416-808-7405, Detective Justin Vander Heyden at 416-808-7397, 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.

Public Safety Alert, Lost medication

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of lost medication.

It is reported that:

- on Friday, January 6, 2012, at 8 a.m., a container of methadone was lost in the Dufferin Street/St. Clair Avenue West area

The liquid could be harmful/fatal if ingested, especially to children.

Anyone finding the medication is asked not to handle it, but to contact police at 416-808-1300, 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.

SECURITY GUARDS OFFICER BEATEN TIED UP DURING ROBBERY

ALBUQUERQUE NM Albuquerque police say a burglar dropped a safe and fired at an officer before being shot dead outside Archdiocese of Santa Fe offices in Albuquerque late Wednesday.

Investigators later found a security guard tied up inside the Catholic Center offices on St. Joseph’s Place NW near Coors Boulevard NW.

The unarmed guard told police he was making his rounds when he was confronted by two men who demanded money and beat him.

At about 10:30 p.m. police received a call about a burglary in progress at the Catholic Center. One of the first officers on the scene confronted a masked man carrying a safe.

The burglar then dropped the safe, pulled out a pistol and fire at least once at the officer. The officer returned fire striking the burglar at least twice.

The security officer is in good condition.

PRIVATE OFFICER INTERNATIONAL news.

Sexual Assault Alert, Six suspects sought, Update, Description of suspects' vehicle released

On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release for a sexual assault investigation involving six men.

See previous release.

The suspects were seen driving a newer black mini-van with tinted windows and black interior.

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.