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Ontario crime statistics →AlertsAurora, ONMissing
York Regional Police are asking for help finding Lucy, 16, who was last seen around 3 a.m. Tuesday near Mavinac Boulevard and Wellington Street West in Aurora.
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Durham police have charged a 23-year-old Cambridge man accused of buying gold jewelry on Facebook Marketplace with counterfeit money. Losses top $27,000.
NewsHamilton, ON
Hamilton police have charged a 48-year-old Hamilton man with fraud over $5,000 after a probe into more than $133,000 in ODSP overpayments.
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A home and a vehicle near Atessa Drive and Rymal Road East on Hamilton Mountain were struck by gunfire early Tuesday. No injuries were reported, police said.
NewsAncaster, ON
Hamilton Police have charged a 24-year-old personal support worker with nine counts after unauthorized card purchases on the accounts of Ancaster retirement home residents.
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A plain-language guide to a simple drug possession charge in Ontario: what it means, how the court process works, possible penalties, criminal record issues and where to get help.
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Charged with possession of stolen property in Ontario? A calm, plain-language guide to the law, the court process, possible penalties, defences and what victims can do.
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Charged with refusing a breathalyzer or a drug test in Ontario? A calm guide to s. 320.15, the court process, penalties, licence suspensions, defences and where to get help.
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A plain-language guide to a domestic assault charge in Ontario: release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences, record impacts and help for victims.
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A plain-language guide to a break and enter charge in Ontario: what the Crown must prove, release and court steps, possible penalties, defences, records and help for victims.
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Charged with mischief in Ontario? A calm, plain-language guide to s. 430 of the Criminal Code, the court process, penalties, records, defences and help for victims.
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A plain-language guide to a robbery charge in Ontario: what s. 343 means, bail and court steps, penalties, defences, local statistics and help for victims.
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A calm, plain-language guide to drug trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking charges in Ontario: bail, court, penalties, defences and help for victims.
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A plain-language guide to assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon charges in Ontario: bail, court steps, penalties, defences, statistics and help for victims.
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A plain-language guide to dangerous driving and flight from police charges in Ontario: what the Crown must prove, the court process, penalties, licence consequences and your options.
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Charged with uttering threats in Ontario? A plain-language guide to s. 264.1 of the Criminal Code, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for complainants.
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A calm, plain-language guide to a sexual assault charge in Ontario: what the Crown must prove, release conditions, court steps, penalties, defences and help for complainants.
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Charged with shoplifting or theft under $5,000 in Ontario? This guide explains the law, the court process, possible penalties and records, and what victims can do.
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