Toronto Police officer charged; Ajax man nabbed in gun probe
· Toronto Sun
Toronto Police have charged an officer, alleging he unlawfully accessed private police databases on several occasions between June and December of 2025.
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In a news release issued on Tuesday night, police said that Const. Rifat Hassan, 33, has been charged with unauthorized use of a computer. He is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court in July.
Police said the arrest isn’t in relation to Project South , a major anti-corruption probe that alleged Toronto officers leaked confidential information to organized crime.
Man arrested after Ajax gun probe
A man faces gun charges after Durham Regional Police arrested him following an investigation in Ajax.
Last Friday, the Guns and Gangs Unit tracked down a man who was wanted on assault and break-and-enter charges. They took him in without a fight. When police investigated where he was staying, they found a loaded gun and more ammunition.
Dale Blair of Ajax, 40, is charged with possess firearm – no licence, possess loaded firearm, possess prohibited device, possess firearm with altered serial number, and possess firearm while prohibited.
Police say anyone with more information can contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext 5800.
Camouflaged trail camera found in Milton
Cops in Halton have issued a public warning following the discovery of a camouflaged trail camera in a Milton neighbourhood.
Halton Regional Police said officers attended a residence on April 16 after a homeowner found a trail camera and battery pack wrapped in camouflage tape and concealed in shrubs. Cops said the camera was pointed toward neighbouring homes.
Police said this is a known tactic used by criminals involved in residential break-and-enters. The cameras are used to conduct surveillance on target residences to determine occupancy patterns and identify opportunities to commit offences when homes are vacant.
Residents are being asked to routinely check their properties, particularly during spring cleanup. If a device is found, do not touch it, but contact police, who will safely collect the device.
Oshawa youth accused of brandishing replica gun in classroom
An Oshawa youth is facing charges after police allege a replica firearm was brought to a high school classroom and students were threatened last week.
According to Durham Regional Police, a 14-year-old student at Maxwell Heights Secondary School, at Harmony Rd. N. and Coldstream Dr., pulled out the fake gun during class and made threats to fellow students on April 14.
The next day, following an investigation, police said the youth surrendered at East Division. Officers seized an imitation firearm allegedly used during the incident.
The teen is accused of possessing a dangerous weapon and uttering threats, and was released on an undertaking.