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Criminal network behind Peel extortion attempts responsible for half of shots fired in region this year: police

Peel police say they have arrested 17 suspects linked to a string of violent extortion incidents that predominantly targeted members of the South Asian business community in Brampton and Mississauga.

Serious injuries reported in Caledon collision, Hwy. 10 and McLaughlin Road closed

At least two people are in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Caledon on Sunday evening, police say.

Man seriously injured in stabbing in Mississauga’s Port Credit area: paramedics

A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries, says paramedics, while another is outstanding following a stabbing at a home in Mississauga late Sunday afternoon.

Police step up presence at events in Brampton, Mississauga after people shot fireworks at each other over long weekend

Police are stepping up their presence at several events in both Brampton and Mississauga this weekend after learning that some individuals plan to attend them to set off fireworks and cause disturbances - like they did a week ago.

Police identify suspect wanted in fatal stabbing in Mississauga

Police in Peel Region say they’ve identified a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing in Mississauga late last week.

‘This is not simple retail theft’: Peel police lay nearly 550 charges against 65 suspects in shoplifting bust

65 people have been arrested and are facing more than 500 charges in what police describe as a “sophisticated” crackdown against organized retail theft in Mississauga and Brampton, last year.

Two women taken to hospital after being struck by school bus in Caledon

Two women have been transported to hospital, one of them with life-threatening injuries, after being struck by a school bus in Caledon.

Driver crashes into Peel police car after fleeing traffic stop

Peel regional police are investigating the scene of an overnight collision after they say a vehicle attempting to flee, crashed into one of their cruisers.

Mississauga stabbing leaves 1 dead, suspect wanted

Peel police are searching for one suspect after a man was fatally stabbed in Mississauga on Tuesday afternoon.

Brampton park closed due to large gatherings and use of fireworks: police

Brampton closed a large park in Bramalea on Monday night due to “large, unsafe gatherings and use of fireworks.”

Body of missing Ontario teen found in northern Sask., considered a homicide

The body of an Ontario teenager reported missing in northern Saskatchewan one year ago has been found, and RCMP are investigating the death as a homicide.

More than 60 cats rescued during Mississauga animal cruelty investigation

A Mississauga man is facing more than 130 charges after police rescued nearly 60 kittens and eight cats in an animal cruelty investigation they say began earlier this year.

Man injured in Brampton plaza stabbing, police say pocket knife was used

A 37-year-old Brampton man is in hospital with serious injuries after police say he was stabbed with a pocket knife Friday evening.

Police investigating Brampton towing company after reports of unauthorized tows

A 39-year-old Brampton man has been charged for allegedly towing multiple vehicles belonging to members of the public “without authorization”, earlier this month.

Tow truck driver dead after being pinned underneath vehicle in Brampton

A tow truck driver is dead after he was pinned underneath a vehicle at an auto shop in Brampton on Friday evening.