HAMILTON, ONTARIO — A 48-year-old Hamilton man has been charged after allegedly collecting more than $133,000 in fraudulent Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) payments. Police say the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services contacted them in March 2026 about suspected fraudulent claims. The ministry found that the man had allegedly given inaccurate information over several years, which led to the overpayments. He was arrested on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Steven Andrew Christou, 48, of Hamilton, was charged with: ❌ Fraud Over $5,000 He was released on an undertaking with a future court date. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mark Wilson of the Financial Crimes Unit at 905-546-4517.

TORONTO, ONTARIO — A woman was rushed to hospital with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries following a stabbing in North York early Monday morning. Toronto Police responded to the area of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue East at approximately 3:15 a.m. on October 26, where officers reported that a man was actively attacking a woman. Paramedics transported the victim to hospital with serious injuries. Police arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the incident. Investigators recovered a sharpened piece of wood from the scene, which police believe was used as the weapon in the attack. Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances leading up to the stabbing or announced any criminal charges. The investigation remains ongoing.

LONDON, ONTARIO — A 32-year-old Mississauga man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking following allegations that multiple women were subjected to years of abuse and exploitation. London Police launched an investigation in June 2026 after a woman came forward alleging she had been trafficked, assaulted, and exploited beginning in 2019. As investigators examined the allegations, they uncovered reports of similar relationships involving several other women over multiple years. Police allege the accused profited from one woman's involvement in the sex trade and attempted to recruit additional women for sexual exploitation. Investigators also received reports of multiple violent incidents. On October 21, officers searched properties in Etobicoke and Woodbridge, seizing Canadian currency, four cellphones, and Percocet pills. The suspect was arrested in Woodbridge. Jesse Nigel Jones, 32, of Mississauga, was charged with: ❌ Assault x3 ❌ Material Benefit Resulting from Trafficking in Persons ❌ Procuring ❌ Material Benefit from Sexual Services ❌ Failure to Comply with Release Order ❌ Trafficking in Persons ❌ Possession of a Schedule I Substance Jones remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in a London courtroom on October 26. Investigators believe additional victims may exist and have released his photograph in hopes of identifying others who may have encountered him. Anyone with information is urged to contact London Police at 519-661-5670. The allegations have not been proven in court.

SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s help locating Kym Naas-Walis, 13. Kym was last seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the area of 96 Avenue and 160 Street in Surrey. She was wearing a black jacket with a brown fur collar, black sweatpants and black Air Force 1 sneakers. Kym is described as Indigenous, 5’9”, with a slim build, long dark brown hair with red-dyed bangs, and brown eyes. Police and her family are concerned for her and are asking the public to help find her. Anyone with information about Kym’s whereabouts is asked to contact Surrey Police at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-32148 (SU).

KITCHENER, ONTARIO — An 18-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after police raided a Kitchener home as part of an investigation into child sexual abuse material. Waterloo Regional Police began investigating the alleged possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material in September 2026. The investigation led officers from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit to execute a search warrant at a local residence on October 23, resulting in the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect. The Kitchener man was charged with: ❌ Voyeurism ❌ Making Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material ❌ Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material ❌ Making Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Following his arrest, the accused remained in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police have not publicly identified the suspect or disclosed further details about the alleged offences.

BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — Peel Regional Police are seeking a suspect in connection with two alleged sexual assaults aboard Brampton Transit Züm buses between October 1 and October 15, 2026. Police allege the suspect boarded the 511C bus at Humber College Terminal, sat near passengers and engaged in unwanted sexual touching during trips to Brampton Gateway Terminal. One of the victims was a youth. The suspect is described as a man in his early 20s to early 30s, approximately 5'10" to 5'11" tall, with a thin build, moustache, black beard and long black hair, possibly tied in a bun. He was seen wearing a black baseball cap, sage green hoodie, blue jeans, beige running shoes and carrying a blue Under Armour backpack. Police have released images of the suspect and believe the same individual was involved in both incidents. Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police at 905-568-1068.

TORONTO, ONTARIO — A 22-year-old man previously charged in connection with a violent home invasion and stabbing was arrested on October 22, 2026, after allegedly failing to comply with a release order and failing to attend court. Police allege two suspects forced their way into a Scarborough home near Kennedy Road and Ellesmere Road on January 22, assaulted a resident while demanding money, and stole cash. A second victim was stabbed in the stomach before the suspects fled. Ricardo Gonzales Romero, 22, of Toronto, was charged with: ❌ Fail to Comply with Release Order ❌ Mischief/Tampering with Property ❌ Fail to Attend Court Gonzales Romero was scheduled to appear in a Toronto court on October 23, 2026. Police have not provided an update on the outcome of that appearance.

ENTVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA — A 43-year-old high-risk sex offender was arrested on October 24, 2026, for allegedly failing to comply with his release conditions. Police say he has previous convictions for sexual assault, trespassing at night, indecent acts, assault and criminal harassment across multiple provinces. Matthew William Rozins, 43, was arrested for allegedly failing to comply with his release conditions. The specific new charges were not disclosed in the report. Rozins was subject to restrictions prohibiting him from being around children under 16, attending schools, playgrounds and other areas frequented by children, and possessing firearms or ammunition. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on October 26, 2026.

TORONTO, ONTARIO — A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged retail thefts across Toronto between January 14 and October 11, 2026. Police allege a group of suspects worked together to steal merchandise from multiple locations of a retail store, resulting in combined losses of $35,606.80. Charles Clarke, 42, of Toronto, was arrested on October 22 and charged with: ❌ Theft Under $5,000 x25 ❌ Fail to Comply with Probation x5 Richard Hoskin, 45, of Toronto, is wanted for: ❌ Theft Under $5,000 x7 ❌ Disguise with Intent x7 ❌ Fail to Comply with Release Order x15 Three other suspects were previously arrested. Hoskin is described as 5'10" tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with short brown hair and blue eyes. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-1100.

Dieppe, New Brunswick — Codiac Regional RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating 15-year-old Tia Calam from Moncton. Tia was last seen on October 22, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., near Chantal Street in Dieppe. Police have followed up on several leads but have been unable to locate her. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being. Tia is described as 5’4”, weighing approximately 120 lbs, with black hair and blue eyes. She also has a tattoo on her neck. Anyone with information about Tia’s whereabouts is asked to contact Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400.

WHITBY, ONTARIO — A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after being stabbed at the Landmark Theatre on Consumers Drive on October 25, 2026. Durham Regional Police responded around 12:35 a.m. and found the teen suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police believe the stabbing was an isolated incident. The circumstances remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — A 34-year-old high-risk sex offender has been arrested after police allegedly caught him sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in Winnipeg. Police say a member of the public called at around 7:04 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to report a sexual assault happening in the 300 block of Stanley Street. Officers arrived seven minutes later and allegedly found the man in the act. The woman was taken to hospital in stable condition. Police say the accused was being monitored by the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offenders Unit at the time. Harley Aaron Okemow, 34, was charged with: ❌ Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm He remains in custody.

STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO — Hamilton police are looking for a man who allegedly threatened pharmacy employees with a knife after stealing medication from a store at Eastgate Square. Police say that at around 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, the man walked into the Shoppers Drug Mart at Eastgate Square and took medication off the shelves. When employees confronted him, he allegedly pulled out a knife, threatened them and ran off with the stolen items. He was last seen leaving the mall’s east parking lot on foot. Police have released images of the suspect and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who can identify him is asked to contact Detective Constable Neenos Gorrges of the Hamilton Police BEAR Unit at 905-546-8935.

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — A 40-year-old Mississauga man has been arrested after police allegedly seized four guns, including a 9mm automatic machine gun, and about $70,000 worth of drugs from a home in Meadowvale. Police say they began investigating in September after community complaints about drug trafficking in the area. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, officers executed a search warrant at a home near Winston Churchill Boulevard and Derry Road. Investigators allegedly seized a machine gun, three handguns, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, hashish and prescription pills, along with $7,885 in cash. Daniel Ross, 40, of Mississauga, was charged with: ❌ Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (3 counts) ❌ Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (3 counts) ❌ Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon ❌ Careless Storage of Firearm ❌ Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition ❌ Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon ❌ Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition (3 counts) ❌ Possession of Proceeds of Crime ❌ Possession for the Purpose, Schedule I (4 counts) ❌ Possession for the Purpose, Schedule III (3 counts) ❌ Possession for the Purpose of Distributing Cannabis (2 counts) Anyone with information is asked to contact 11 Division CIB at 905-453-2121 ext. 1133.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A 34-year-old man who was already wanted on two warrants has been arrested after allegedly attacking two tourists from Calgary near Gastown. Police say officers on patrol saw an altercation near Abbott Street and West Cordova Street shortly before 11 p.m. on October 21, 2026. The two victims were walking back from a Bruno Mars concert when the man allegedly struck the male victim’s arm with a sharp object, believed to be glass. The force of the blow pushed the female victim into a light pole. The male victim was treated at the scene for a cut to his forearm. Officers stepped in and arrested the suspect right away. At the time, he was wanted on one warrant for allegedly breaching a probation order and another for failing to attend court. Derek Dale Driscoll, 34, was charged with: ❌ Assault ❌ Assault Causing Bodily Harm ❌ Assault with a Weapon He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

TORONTO, ONTARIO — Four men have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a restricted area of a downtown Toronto building to take rooftop photos for social media, then assaulting staff as they tried to flee. Police were called to the Bremner Boulevard and Lower Simcoe Street area at around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Police say the group forced their way into a restricted part of the building and made it to the roof. As they ran out, they allegedly assaulted a security guard and the building manager. Officers found them a short distance away. Amirsalar Lotifiof, 20, of Newmarket, Alejandro Gonzalez, 20, of Toronto, and Liam Shannon, 18, of Welland, were each charged with: ❌ Break and Enter ❌ Assault (2 counts) ❌ Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest ❌ Possession of Break and Enter Instruments Zane Archambault, 20, of St. Catharines, was charged with: ❌ Break and Enter ❌ Assault (2 counts) ❌ Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest ❌ Possession of Break and Enter Instruments ❌ Breach of Probation Investigators believe the group is responsible for other break-ins across the city. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200.

TORONTO, ONTARIO — A 39-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting two underage girls in separate incidents in Toronto’s west end, both times after complimenting the victims on their outfits. Police say that on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at around 12:30 p.m., the man approached an underage girl who was walking with a friend near Amos Waites Park, in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Royal York Road area. He allegedly complimented her outfit, sexually assaulted her and ran off. Two days later, on Saturday, October 17, at around 2 p.m., police say he approached another underage girl who was with her family at a business near The Queensway and Islington Avenue. He allegedly complimented her outfit and sexually assaulted her as she tried to move away. The girl’s mother confronted him and he fled. Terrence James Noonan, 39, of Toronto, was arrested on October 21 and charged with: ❌ Sexual Assault (2 counts) ❌ Sexual Interference With a Person Under 16 Years of Age (2 counts) ❌ Disobey Lawful Order of Court (4 counts) Investigators believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200.

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO — A 43-year-old man has been arrested following a police investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Niagara Regional Police launched an investigation in August 2026, identifying a suspect residing in Niagara Falls. On October 14, officers from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Technological Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a Niagara Falls residence. Following a forensic examination of digital evidence, investigators arrested Sheldon Albert Eigler, 43, on October 21. Eigler was charged with: ❌Accessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material ❌Making Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material ❌Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material x2 Eigler remains in police custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on October 22. Police are asking anyone with additional information about the investigation to contact Niagara Regional Police. The charges have not been proven in court.

NORTH SHORE, ONTARIO — Township councillor Len Menard, 62, is facing new criminal charges, including sexual assault, just weeks after being convicted of animal cruelty and assault. Menard, who has served on North Shore council since 2020, was charged by Ontario Provincial Police earlier this month following allegations involving an individual he was previously convicted of assaulting. Menard was charged with: ❌Sexual Assault ❌Assault x2 ❌Failure to Comply with Probation Order x2 ❌Failure to Comply with Release Order x2 Court records allege that Menard assaulted the individual on multiple occasions and violated court orders prohibiting him from contacting or approaching the alleged victim. The new charges follow Menard's recent conviction in a separate animal cruelty case involving nine goats found dead on a property in Spragge, Ontario. Menard received a 10-month conditional sentence, including six months of house arrest, and was prohibited from owning animals for 10 years. He was also placed on probation following convictions for assault and breaching release orders. Despite his criminal convictions and new charges, Menard is listed as a candidate for Ward 3 in the October 26 municipal election. Menard remains in custody pending a bail hearing. His criminal matters were scheduled to return to court in Sault Ste. Marie on October 22. The latest allegations have not been proven in court.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a teenager in Winnipeg. According to Winnipeg Police, the Sex Crimes Unit received a report in September 2026 involving a teenager who had allegedly been sexually assaulted by an adult man. Investigators determined that the teenager met the suspect at a gathering in a southwest Winnipeg suburb before accompanying him to his residence, where the alleged sexual assault occurred. On October 14, police arrested the 50-year-old suspect without incident. The man was charged with: ❌Sexual Assault ❌Assault The accused was released on an undertaking pending future court proceedings.