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Media advisory, Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1 p.m., 51 Division, 51 Parliament Street, 51 Division CPLC hosts Community Hero Awards

#99465 — Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

On Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 1 p.m., at 51 Parliament Street, 51 Division’s Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) will host the annual 51 Division Community Hero Awards.

The CPLC has established a new annual Community Hero Award to recognize individual volunteer contribution, by those who live or work in 51 Division, towards the betterment of life in 51 Division through their dedication to community safety, security and well-being, crime-reduction, altruism and leadership amongst their peers. The award is presented annually to business or community members and community youth.

This year Biagio Vinci of Biagio Ristorante at 155 King Street East, who has opened his doors for the past fourteen years, each December, providing holiday lunches to the homeless will be a recipient.

The CPLC has been serving the Division since 1996. 51 Division is bounded by Bloor Street to the north, Queen's Quay to the south, Don Valley Parkway to the east and Yonge Street to the west. Comprised of community volunteers and Toronto Police Service members from within the Division, the CPLC represents those who live and work in 51 Division. Our mandate is to work together in identifying, prioritizing, and problem-solving local policing issues by being proactive in community relations, crime prevention, education, mobilization, and communications initiatives.

For further information, please contact Deb Devgan at 647-522-5045.

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Media advisory, Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10 a.m., 11 Division, 2054 Davenport Road, Doors Open Toronto

#99465 — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

On Saturday, May 25, 2013 and Sunday, May 26, 2013, 11 Division will be participating in Doors Open Toronto. Guided tours will be given to the public between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., with last admittance at 4:30 p.m.

Visitors will get a chance to see parts of an operational police station that would normally be off-limits to the public.

Our new state-of-the-art police station will be of particular interest to people interested in architecture, environmental responsibility and policing.

For more information, please contact Constable Quincy Mason at 416-808-1100.

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Sexual Assault Alert, Cummer Avenue/Snowcrest Avenue, Man wanted, Update, Security camera images of suspect released, Updated description of suspect released

#99465 — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:53:00 +0000

On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding a sexual-assault investigation.

See previous release.

Police have released an updated description of the suspect and security camera images of the suspect.

The suspect is described as white, with a tanned complexion, 23-26, 6’- 6’5”, “chubby face”, with a black goatee. He was wearing a blue/red baseball cap, a grey T-shirt with a black design on the front, black shorts, black running shoes and was carrying a red/white gym bag.

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. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

A sexual assault is defined by the Criminal Code of Canada as any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes Unit website.

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Sexual Assault Alert, Cummer Avenue/Snowcrest Avenue, Man wanted, Update, Security camera images of suspect released, Updated description of suspect released

#99465 — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:53:00 +0000

Man faces two charges in child-pornography investigation

#99465 — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:08:00 +0000

On Thursday, May 23, 2013, members of the TPS Sex Crimes Unit, Child Exploitation Section, arrested a man in connection with a child-pornography investigation.

It is alleged that:

- the accused collected child-pornography images and videos from the internet

Michael Aharonov, 22, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1) two counts of Possession of Child Pornography

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at 10 a.m.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, 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. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Police request assistance with sexual assault investigation, Update, Man arrested, faces two charges

#99465 — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:16:00 +0000

On Friday, May 24, 2013, police arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

See previous release.

Sharyar Jaleel, 40, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

1) Sexual assault
2) Breach of Recognizance (Peace Bond)

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall, on Saturday, May 25, 2013, room 101, at 10 a.m.

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Missing man located, Pietro "Peter" Marcon, 83

#7899 — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:38:00 +0000

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

Pietro "Peter" Marcon, 83, was last seen on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at approximately noon, in the Weston Road/Damask Avenue area.

See previous release.

He was located on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

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Media advisory, Saturday, May 25, 2013 and Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10-5 p.m., Marine Unit, 259 Queen's Quay West, Open Doors Toronto, Marine Unit tours

#89081 — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:00 +0000

The Toronto Police Service Marine Unit is part of Open Doors Toronto on Saturday, May 25, 2013 and Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Marine Unit, 259 Queen's Quay West

Tours of the Marine will be available showing the unit's fleet of vessels.

The feature vessel is Marine Unit #5, a 1940 Taylor Craft Patrol Vessel designed for the wave structure of Lake Ontario.

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Media advisory, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 6 p.m., Toronto Region Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place, 46th Annual Police Officer of the Year Awards, Featured: Large-scale contraband smuggling operation

#89081 — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

The Police Officer of the Year Award is an annual tribute dinner held by the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

The Board created the award in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer is selected for Police Officer of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.

Three years ago, the TPS Business Excellence Award was created. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto. Each submission is judged on the following criteria: innovation, community service, technical achievement and customer service and reliability.

This year's Police Officer of the Year event will be held at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 6 p.m.

Click here for promotional video for the Award dinner event.

Leading up to the event, we will be presenting the stories of those nominated for the Police Officer of the Year and for the TPS Business Excellence Award.

Police Officer of the Month for June 2012: Constable Milpreet Khera, 23 Division

In September 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency received information of a pending large-scale contraband smuggling operation in Peel Region. To further the investigation, Peel Regional Police required an officer with special language skills and requested the assistance of Constable Milpreet Khera, who had worked with them on prior projects.

A major operation was undertaken which resulted in the seizure of 27 kgs of cocaine destined for the GTA, and another four kgs of cocaine and three handguns which were destined for Peel Region and California. The investigation in Canada has now determined the group was responsible for over 1,600 kgs of cocaine into the GTA and hundreds of pounds of marijuana into the United States.

Two people were arrested. One of those arrested had allegedly been interviewed previously on several occasions and had submitted to a polygraph examination during which he had denied any knowledge. Constable Khera interviewed the man in Punjabi and, as a result of his interviewing skills, obtained information on the organization and the man's alleged involvement over a period of several years.

In recognition of his superior interviewing and investigative skills and dedication to duty, Constable Milpreet Khera has been selected as Police Officer of the Month for June 2012.

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Public Safety Alert, Break-and-enters into homes at night

#89081 — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:27:00 +0000

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an increase in break-and-enters during the nighttime hours in the Bayview Avenue/Steeles Avenue East area, while residents are home and asleep.

Please ensure doors and windows are secure when going to bed and activate your alarm system if applicable. Leaving exterior lights on can also deter potential criminals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3304, 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. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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