Toronto police officers injured in separate incidents on Monday
Posted April 8, 2024 11:08 pm.
Last Updated April 9, 2024 1:07 pm.
Two Toronto police officers were injured in separate incidents on Monday after an attempted car theft and an apparent random assault, which led to multiple arrests.
Officers were called to Yonge Street and Kingsdale Avenue around 10 p.m. in North York for reports of five males attempting to steal a car.
During the arrest, an officer sustained a serious but non-life-threatening injury and was taken to hospital.
Two males were taken into custody, and three suspects remain wanted after fleeing the area on foot.
Oluwafemi Oladekoye, 19, of Woodbridge, is facing several charges, including aggravated assault of a peace officer. Haydon Courtney, 19, of Toronto, faces two charges, including attempted theft exceeding $5,000 and having his face masked or disguised.
Both accused were expected to appear in court on Tuesday morning.
2nd police officer injured in city’s downtown core
Approximately an hour later, a spokesperson said a uniformed cop was walking in the Duncan Street and Queen Street West area when a man engaged the officer in conversation and allegedly assaulted them.
A witness intervened, and the man was arrested. The officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury and was treated in hospital.
The accused was identified as 31-year-old Fabian Quiones Penaloza of no fixed address. He’s been charged with assaulting a peace officer and was scheduled to appear in court this morning.
It’s unknown why the man attacked the police officer.
