Crime

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America

NEW YORK (AP) — The woman killed in a random stabbing in Times Square was a Bank of America employee, the bank confirmed Tuesday. Police identified her and the attacker, who was killed in a confrontation with officers shortly after the rampage.

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Practitioner charged with sexual assault in Richmond Hill, police say

York Regional Police (YRP) have arrested and charged a practioner with sexual assault following an alleged incident during an acupuncture appointment in Richmond Hill. Authorities said the victim was...

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Toronto police say roofing fraud suspects posed as fraud investigators

Suspects in an apparent roofing scam posed as roofing fraud inspectors in an attempt to dupe a homeowner into paying for unnecessary repairs, Toronto police investigators allege. When the suspected...

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Man facing 20-plus charges after alleged sexual assaults of 2 children in Pickering, Toronto

A 63‑year‑old man who teaches art lessons is facing more than 20 charges after Durham police say two young girls were repeatedly sexually assaulted over an eight‑month period in Pickering and Toronto. Investigators...

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Gunfire damages business in Rexdale commercial plaza; suspects flee in vehicle

Toronto police are investigating after officers heard gunfire early Tuesday morning near a commercial plaza in Rexdale. Police say officers were already in the area of Humber College Boulevard and Hwy....

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Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk's killing

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A Utah judge will decide Tuesday if there's enough evidence to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial for aggravated murder, which would make him eligible for the death penalty.

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Ontario's new cash bail system on hold after judge grants injunction

Ontario’s new cash bail system has been put on hold while a judge weighs a challenge to its constitutionality.
 The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers' Association were...

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Canadian suspect in Belgian espionage case to remain in pretrial detention

OTTAWA — The Belgian federal prosecutor's office says a Canadian facing espionage charges will remain in custody.

August 31, 2026 12:34 pm EST EST

Disbarred Brampton lawyer charged in alleged $4.3M fraud scheme, Peel police say

A disbarred Brampton lawyer has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged multimillion‑dollar fraud investigation involving trust accounts and legal transactions across Peel, police announced...

August 31, 2026 9:49 am EST EST

Man wanted in unprovoked, suspected hate-motivated incident

Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a man was attacked along the Toronto waterfront in what they say was a hate-motivated assault. Investigators say the suspect approached a man and another...

August 30, 2026 8:49 pm EST EST