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Man charged with confinement in alleged rideshare ruse


Peel police say incident allegedly occurred Dec. 8 at Trinity Common mall in Brampton

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Peel Regional Police have charged a Brampton man in a forcible confinement investigation involving a feminine sufferer.

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Police stated the accused, allegedly posing as a rideshare driver, picked the sufferer up in his car — a gray 2008 Nissan Altima — on Dec. 8 from the Trinity Common mall in Brampton.

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Cops stated the accused allegedly proceeded to drive away with the sufferer, at which period she realized the accused was not her rideshare driver and when the sufferer requested for him to cease and let her out, she was allegedly confined.

Goutam Banerjee, 70, was arrested on Dec. 9 and charged with forcible confinement.

Investigators consider there could also be extra victims.

Anyone with any details about this incident is requested to name investigators with the 21 Division prison investigation bureau at 905-453–2121, Ext. 2133. Anonymous info can also be submitted by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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York Regional Police are searching for this male suspect in reference to six business break-ins in Newmarket, Ont. (YRP) Photo by PRP

NEWMARKET BUSINESSES TARGETED IN BREAK-INS

York Regional Police are warning small enterprise homeowners to take further precautions following a collection of economic break-and-enters in Newmarket, the place money registers and money bins have been particularly focused.

Cops stated that because the starting of December, investigators have responded to a number of incidents during which suspects pressured entry into companies after-hours, stealing money left behind in registers or unsecured money bins.

These sorts of crimes have a tendency to extend throughout the vacation season, when prolonged hours and better money circulation can enhance danger.

On Dec. 7, police responded to 6 separate business break-and-enters the place money registers have been focused. Investigators decided one male suspect was chargeable for all the incidents and are asking the general public to assist establish him.

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He is a white male with a medium construct, between 5-foot-10 and 6-foot and was seen carrying a black jacket with the hood up, darkish pants, black sneakers with white soles, white gloves and a face masks with a white design. He was additionally carrying a black backpack.

The suspect seems to have impaired perform of his left hand and walks with a definite sluggish gait.

Police are reminding enterprise homeowners to not go away money on web site in a single day because it considerably will increase the danger of being focused.

Investigators are asking anybody who acknowledges the suspect or has info or surveillance footage to contact the York Regional Police 1 District prison investigations bureau at 1-866-876-5423, Ext. 7142. Anonymous ideas may be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.1800222tips.com.

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TORONTO MAN, 35, CHARGED WITH HATE CRIME

Toronto Police is making the general public conscious of a person charged in a suspected hate-motivated threatening investigation.

It’s alleged that between Oct. 13 and Nov. 28, threats have been made through social media concentrating on members of the Muslim neighborhood

Andrew Howes, 35, of Toronto, was arrested Thursday and charged with public incitement of hatred and 7 counts of uttering threats.

Anyone with info is requested to contact police at 416-808-3500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or www.222tips.com.

SHOTS FIRED IN HAMILTON’S EAST END

Hamilton Police are investigating a capturing that occurred on a footpath close to Melvin Ave., east of Talbot St.

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On Thursday round 4 a.m., police have been referred to as to the Melvin Ave. space for a report of gunshots. Witnesses stated a number of loud bangs have been heard, however no actual location was given.

Officers flooded the world and situated a number of bullet casings on a footpath. As of Thursday night, upward of 20 casings had been found from two separate bullet sorts.

No accidents have been reported and no harm was discovered.

Police are asking owners and drivers within the space to verify CCTV or dashcam footage from Thursday between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. for something suspicious.

Anyone with info can contact police at 905-546-2963 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.

FIREARM FOUND DURING R.I.D.E. STOP

An 18-year-old Clarington man faces quite a few prices after a firearm was present in a car throughout an impaired operation arrest in Whitby.

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Cops stated that on Wednesday round 12:10 a.m., a member of the Festive R.I.D.E. staff initiated a site visitors cease within the space of Dundas and Brock Sts. and took the motive force into custody after allegedly observing indicators of alcohol impairment.

A subsequent search of the car allegedly situated a loaded handgun beside the motive force’s seat.

Armaan Ali Osmani, 18, of Clarington, is charged with six offences together with impaired operation of a conveyance (exceed) and novice driver B.A.C. above zero, plus 4 firearm-related prices.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or details about this incident is requested to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 3759. Anonymous info may be despatched to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

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