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Canute Cedric Green removed from “Wanted by the CBSA” list after apprehended in GTA

The Toronto Police Service apprehended Canute Cedric Green on April 15 in the Greater Toronto Area.

News Release
17th removal of “Wanted by the CBSA” individual

Ottawa, Ontario, May 9, 2012 – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the removal of Canute Cedric Green, who is featured on the “Wanted by the CBSA” list.

The Toronto Police Service apprehended Canute Cedric Green on April 15 in the Greater Toronto Area. Green is inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality for being convicted of trafficking in a controlled substance, robbery, assault causing bodily harm, carrying a concealed weapon and assaulting a peace officer. He was removed from Canada on May 8.

To date, as a result of the “Wanted by the CBSA” program, Canadians have assisted in locating 25 individuals in Canada, while four individuals were located abroad. Additionally, the CBSA has removed 17 of these individuals from Canada.

Members of the public are reminded that they should not take action to apprehend the individuals listed on the CBSA Web site. Any information on the whereabouts of these wanted individuals should be reported to the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060.

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Markham: Trevor Edwards pleads guilty to dozen charges

Trevor Edwards pleaded guilty in Newmarket court Monday to a dozen charges, including extortion, unlawful confinement, obstructing a police officer and assault.

Tarantino-esque chase ends in guilty plea
Published On Mon, 14 May 2012

Trevor Edwards pleaded guilty in Newmarket court Monday to a dozen charges, including extortion, unlawful confinement, obstructing a police officer and assault.
Peter Edwards
Staff Reporter

Trevor Samuel Edwards’ life was playing out like a Quentin Tarantino movie.

The Markham man was driving hard in July 2010, trying to catch up with his former lover, who had fled him at the wheel of his black C Class Mercedes.

Making her flight all the more troubling for Edwards, 42, was the fact that he had stashed $50,000 cash in a shoebox in the Mercedes’ trunk before she hit the road.

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Toronto: Jermaine Douglas-Edwards wanted in connection with alleged assault of an officer

 

Jermaine Douglas-Jackson, 22, is wanted by police in connection with the alleged assault of an officer Monday. SUPPLIED PHOTO

Toronto police warn public after officer assaulted
Published On Mon, 14 May 2012

Jermaine Douglas-Jackson, 22, is wanted by police in connection with the alleged assault of an officer Monday.
SUPPLIED PHOTO
Graham Slaughter
Staff Reporter

Police issued a public safety alert after a man allegedly assaulted an officer and resisted arrest on Monday.

Jermaine Douglas-Edwards, 22, is described as a black male with a medium build who stands at 5-10. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and no shirt.

Douglas-Edwards faces charges of assault, resisting arrest, disarming a peace officer and escape of lawful custody

Police ask the public not to approach Douglas-Edwards, but to contact police immediately if he is seen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at the 53 Division at 416-808-5300 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222 TIPS (8477).

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Montreal: Hit-and-run involving Guercy Edmond came after passengers disputed a fare and made racially charged comments

Montreal taxi Driver Guercy Edmond appears in court Wednesday. (CBC)

Dozens of taxi drivers gathered in front of a Montreal courthouse Wednesday morning in support of their colleague, who faces charges in a hit and run. (CBC/ Dan Halton)

 

Montreal's taxi drivers, 2012

Cabbie hit and run followed racially charged fare dispute
Cab driver accused in incident captured on video gets bail
CBC News
Posted: May 2, 2012 7:57 AM ET Last Updated: May 2, 2012 5:36 PM ET
Montreal taxi Driver Guercy Edmond appears in court Wednesday. (CBC)

A Montreal cab driver has been freed on bail after a weekend hit and run that reportedly came after passengers disputed a fare and made racially charged comments.

Guercy Edmond, 47, who is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, hit and run and dangerous driving, got bail with several conditions after the incident early Sunday morning that was captured on camera by at least two witnessess and left a 23-year-old man in hospital.

Edmond’s wife must sign an undertaking with the court, meaning she would forfeit $3,000 if he breaches his conditions.

Edmond is also not allowed to contact the victim or take customers in his cab on Saint-Laurent Boulevard between Sherbrooke Street and St. Joseph Street, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m ET.

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Toronto: 60 year old Suleyman Demirbas arrested after possible attempted rape

Woman fights off would-be attacker

Tim Alamenciak

A 22-year-old woman fought off a would-be attacker twice Saturday night.

The woman was walking alone in the area of Broadview Ave. and Dundas St. E. when a man approached her from behind and grabbed her, according to police.

She fought him off and fled, but the man approached a second time and grabbed her. She was able to break free again and a passerby intervened.

Suleyman Demirbas, 60, of Woodbridge, was charged with two counts of attempted forcible confinement and two counts of assault.

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Toronto: Thayaruban Mylvaganam in custody after sexual assault on 6 year-old girl

Suspect, 29, arrested after Scarborough sex assault

Paul Johnston and Sandie Benitah, cp24.com

Thayaruban Mylvaganam in custody after sexual assault on 6 year-old girl

Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl at a Scarborough playground Monday night.

According to police, the victim was playing at Glamorgan Park with her friend and her friend’s mother at around 5 p.m. on Monday. She told police that at one point she was approached by a stranger and that’s when the assault took place. She immediately reported the assault to her friend’s mother.

The park is located in the Kennedy Road and Highway 401 area.

On Tuesday, the child was walking home with her 17-year-old sister when she spotted the suspect. The sister snapped a photo of the man with her cellphone and forwarded it to police, who then released it to the media.

The photo made headlines last night as police asked the public for help in identifying the suspect.

Police at 41 Division confirmed to CP24 that they had arrested a suspect Wednesday and that he is currently in custody.

Thayaruban Mylvaganam, 29, is charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, two counts of assault and two counts of failure to comply with probation.

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