Mississauga man accused of trafficking women, teens stabbed at TTC

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A 40-year-old Mississauga man faces five charges in a human trafficking case.

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Peel Regional Police said they began investigating a report in May of a woman who was allegedly being trafficked over a period of time.

Cops say the suspect created online ads, exercised control over aspects of the alleged victim's life and profited financially.

William Wylie was charged with human trafficking, obtaining material advantage, obtaining material advantage, pimping and exercising control.

Investigators believe there may be additional alleged victims in the Greater Toronto Area and are urging them to contact 905-453-2121 ext. 2121. 3555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477 ).

TEENS CHARGED FOR GRIPS AT TTC

Two 15-year-old boys are facing charges after they were stabbed twice aboard a TTC bus in Etobicoke Wednesday evening.

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Toronto police said the bus was at the intersection of Berry Road and Park Lawn Road. shortly before 6 p.m., the two young people got into a verbal argument before they were both stabbed.

A man was found with a stab wound and taken to hospital where he was taken into police custody. Police said the second man fled before being found by police and taken to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

OVERDOSE ALERT IN TORONTO

Toronto police are warning the public after four suspected overdoses between June 9 and 11, which appear to be caused by the same suspected drug.

It was reported that four people in the area of ​​Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West took a quantity of an unknown narcotic suspected to be an opioid and three of them died after ingesting the drug. .

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Investigators fear more of these suspected drugs may be sold or given to others.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300 or Crime Stoppers.

Police advise people to exercise extreme caution if using drugs and not to take them alone. If someone experiences a serious illness after using a narcotic, they should call 911 or go to an emergency room or walk-in clinic.

SUSPECT OF ASSAULT

Toronto police are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on charges of assault, mischief and verbal threats.

On June 8, police said a man showed up at a residence in the area of ​​Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East, where he got into a verbal argument with the resident before allegedly assaulting the person – that he knows, then run away.

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Toronto police say the man returned the next day to the residence where another verbal argument took place before damaging several items, threatening then assaulting the person before leaving.

Sufyan Chaudry, 28, of Toronto, is wanted for two counts of assault, three counts of mischief and one count of serious threats to cause death or bodily harm.

He is described as 5ft 9ins tall with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes.

If you find him, do not approach, immediately call 911. Call police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers for information.

TEENAGER HIT CROSSING ROAD

A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the east of the city.

Toronto police say a 66-year-old man was driving a 2006 Infinity G35 sedan westbound on Kingston Road. and approaching Claremore Avenue when he struck the victim who was walking northbound on Kingston Road.

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The boy was taken to hospital as his life was in danger, the driver remained at the scene.

Police are asking local residents, businesses and drivers who may have security or dash cam footage of the area or incident to contact investigators at 416 808-1900.

MOTORCYCLIST DEAD IN HAMILTON

Hamilton police say an 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a bus Wednesday evening.

Cops said a northbound bus was turning left from Upper James Street towards the Hamilton Street Railway bus terminal around 8.15pm when it was hit by a southbound motorbike. The motorcyclist died instantly.

The 61-year-old bus driver was not injured and there were no passengers on the bus at the time.

Any witnesses or people with information are asked to contact Det. Const. Steve Cruickshanks at 905-546-4753.

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