Our Association held a meeting to protest government neglect and increasing crime in the Jane & Sheppard area on Saturday, November 4, 2006 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Despite the relatively early hour, and the cold morning weather, we had 1-200 people in attendance. The demonstration was documented in our
photo album. Some of the chants included "STOP THE CRIME!", "IT'S A CRIME", "STOP THE NEGLECT!". Sadly, only a few days later, a major police operation confirmed our fears.
We note with escalating concern that right next to the
1900 Sheppard Ave W Redevelopment Project two schools were closed, and a major police presence, including armored vehicles and SWAT teams surrounded the area in a dragnet in an effort to capture two armed fugitives who threatened the police with a gun. The event was covered by City News, Toronto Sun and City Pulse and the
31 Division has issued a press release (
PDF). We tried to capture the event in
photos posted in our album, but we arrived after most of the police had left the scene. (We also tried to remove any personally identifiable photographs). In
Toronto Sun's coverage of the event, by Rob Lamberti, Sgt. David Knowles is quoted as saying "It's quite alarming. We've done an extensive search of the area. We'll continue to search."
31 Division, 416−808−3104
The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating two suspects wanted for pointing firearms at several police officers.
It is alleged that:
− on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at 11:18 a.m., officers from 31 Division stopped a car with three male occupants at the rear of 1870 Sheppard Avenue West,
− two of the occupants were armed with handguns and pointed them at the investigating officers,
− the two occupants then fled the scene in a westbound direction,
− the driver was arrested on the scene.
The driver's identity is being withheld at this time pending further investigation. He was charged with:
1) Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle,
2) Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in Motor Vehicle,
3) Unauthorized Possession of Restricted Weapon in Motor Vehicle.
He is scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at 10 a.m.
The two outstanding suspects are described as:
Suspect #1: black, early 20s, 5’10", skinny build, with two ponytails (afro) on either side of his head.
Suspect #2: black, early 20s with an average build.
ID: 10950 1 / 2
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416−808−3104, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416−222−TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.
Constable Kristine Bacharach, Public Information, for Detective Constable Teresa Curtis, 31 Division
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