7 Toronto police officers arrested in connection to YRP investigation: source
Posted February 4, 2026 7:25 pm.
Last Updated February 5, 2026 10:05 am.
Seven Toronto police officers have been arrested in connection with a major York Regional Police (YRP) investigation, a source confirms to CityNews.
Four of the officers have been suspended without pay.
The source tells CityNews the investigation originated with the Toronto Police Service, but under new rules, they handed it over to an unbiased force, YRP.
YRP officers are set to announce the results of a major investigation into organized crime and corruption on Thursday morning.
A statement sent out by the York Regional Police Service (YRP) on Wednesday afternoon described the investigation, dubbed “Project South,” as one that was “lengthy.”
The Toronto Police Association confirmed in a statement Wednesday night that several of its members have been arrested.
“As a professional labour organization, we will ensure our members receive due process and wellness support as required,” a TPA spokesperson said. “We have no further comment regarding this investigation or the members involved.”
YRP Chief Jim MacSween and Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan are set to speak at the service’s headquarters in Aurora on Thursday alongside Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw. The news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m., and it will be live-streamed on CityNews 24/7. You can also watch the press conference online and on the CityNews mobile app.
