Suspected serial TTC spitter arrested by Toronto police

Joseph O'Sullivan Martinez, 28, of Toronto has been charged after allegedly spitting on TTC passengers. Toronto Police.

By Michael Talbot

Posted May 29, 2023 1:47 pm.

Last Updated May 29, 2023 1:48 pm.

Toronto police have arrested and charged a man accused of randomly spitting on people at east end TTC subway stations.

The first alleged incident happened on Monday, May 15. Investigators said a man was exiting the subway at Coxwell Station and spat at two passengers without provocation as they were boarding.

Police allege the same suspect struck again on Tuesday, May 16, spitting on a man as he walked away from Main Station. Police say that alleged attack was also unprovoked.

On Saturday, police arrested Joseph O’Sullivan Martinez, 28, of Toronto.

He’s charged with six counts of assault, as well as 26 counts of breach of probation, two counts of uttering threats and being unlawfully at large.

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