York Regional Police Service Board Appoints New Chief of Police
The York Regional Police Service Board has announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Paulo Da Silva as the next Chief of Police, effective June 27, 2026.
Source: York Regional Police
York Region News
Local news summarized from official sources by the York Happening Newsroom.
Five Men Charged After Recovery of Stolen Cannabis and Firearms
York Regional Police have charged five men following the recovery of over $2 million in stolen cannabis products and two firearms.
Source: York Regional Police
Whitchurch-Stouffville Man Charged in Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Investigation
A Whitchurch-Stouffville man faces charges related to human trafficking and child sexual abuse and exploitation material offenses following an ongoing investigation.
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Vaughan
Police Seek Witnesses After Incident in Vaughan Park
York Regional Police are seeking additional information and witnesses following an assault in a Vaughan park last week.
Source: York Regional Police
Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision in East Gwillimbury
York Regional Police are seeking witnesses after a single-vehicle collision in East Gwillimbury resulted in one fatality and four serious injuries.
Source: York Regional Police
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Vaughan
Police Seek Individuals Following Vaughan Disturbance
York Regional Police are seeking two males who were present during a disturbance at a Vaughan food establishment.
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Vaughan
Police Seek Suspects in Vaughan Home Invasion
York Regional Police are seeking to identify at least three suspects following a home invasion in Vaughan on April 23, 2026.
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Markham
Suspect Charged in Connection with Bank Robberies
York Regional Police have charged a suspect in connection with four bank robbery investigations, including one in Markham.
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Vaughan
Police Seek Witnesses After Assault in Vaughan
York Regional Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a youth in Vaughan on April 22, 2026.
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Vaughan
Police Investigate Arson at Vaughan Car Dealership
York Regional Police are seeking a suspect following an overnight arson that damaged five vehicles at a car dealership in Vaughan.
Source: York Regional Police
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Vaughan
Charges Laid in Vaughan Human Trafficking Investigation
York Regional Police have laid charges following a human trafficking investigation in Vaughan.
Source: York Regional Police
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Markham
Police Seek Suspect After Assault on Youth in Markham
York Regional Police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect following an assault on a youth in Markham.
Source: York Regional Police
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Vaughan
Missing Vaughan Man Located
A man reported missing from Vaughan has been located, according to York Regional Police.
Source: York Regional Police
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Vaughan
Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Vaughan Man
York Regional Police are asking for the public's help to find a 30-year-old man from Vaughan.
Source: York Regional Police
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Markham
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Overnight Arsons in Markham
York Regional Police are seeking witnesses after three overnight arsons occurred in Markham.
Source: York Regional Police
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Vaughan
Project Great One Investigation Leads to Charges in Vaughan
A multi-agency investigation into fraud targeting a homelessness prevention program has resulted in charges against 15 individuals.
Source: York Regional Police
Police Seek Suspects in East Gwillimbury Home Invasion
York Regional Police are investigating an armed home invasion in East Gwillimbury where two victims were assaulted.
Source: York Regional Police
Project Fortis Leads to Charges in Residential Break-and-Enter Investigation
A four-month investigation by York Regional Police has resulted in charges against 33 individuals for over 330 criminal offenses related to residential break-and-enters.
Source: York Regional Police
Man Charged in King Retail Theft Investigation
York Regional Police have charged a man following a retail theft in King Township and are seeking additional victims.
Source: York Regional Police
Police Investigate Shooting in Georgina
York Regional Police are investigating a shooting that damaged a house and vehicle in Georgina.
Source: York Regional Police