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Charges Laid in Connection to Stolen Vehicle Crashes, Violent Home Invasions

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A 32-year-old man from Pickering, who was already in custody in connection to a TTC bus collision, has been charged with nine criminal offences related to a string of violent home invasions that occurred days before the collision. The incidents, which took place in Mississauga and Brampton, involved masked individuals breaking into homes and stealing vehicles at gunpoint.

Police responded to a collision between a stolen white BMW X6 and a TTC bus near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue on November 18, sending nine people to hospital, including two with life-threatening injuries. An investigation revealed that the stolen BMW had been taken at gunpoint on November 1, and had been used in several break-and-enter incidents, including one where a rock was used to smash a front glass door.

The man from Pickering, who was subject to a judicial release order related to similar criminal offences, was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody pending a future hearing. Peel police said the investigation is ongoing and they anticipate more charges will be laid.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 32-year-old man from Pickering has been charged with nine criminal offences related to a string of violent home invasions.
  • The incidents took place in Mississauga and Brampton, involving masked individuals breaking into homes and stealing vehicles at gunpoint.
  • The stolen BMW was taken at gunpoint on November 1 and was used in several break-and-enter incidents.
  • Two people were sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision between the stolen BMW and a TTC bus on November 18.
  • The man from Pickering was already in custody in connection to the TTC bus collision and was subject to a judicial release order related to similar criminal offences.

Statistics:

  • 9 people sent to hospital following the collision between the stolen BMW and a TTC bus on November 18
  • 2 people suffering life-threatening injuries from the collision
  • 3 break-and-enter incidents occurred on November 13, involving masked individuals stealing vehicles at gunpoint
  • 9 criminal offences charged against the 32-year-old man from Pickering
  • 4 people charged following the collision, including 2 19-year-olds and a 33-year-old
  • 2 people in the stolen BMW were on bail at the time of the crash, including one for a violent robbery

Sources:

  • The man from Pickering was charged with nine criminal offences, including break-and-enter, robbery, and theft of a vehicle. (Police media release)
  • The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected to be laid. (Peel police)
  • Two people were sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the collision between the stolen BMW and a TTC bus. (Toronto Star)
  • The stolen BMW was taken at gunpoint on November 1 and was used in several break-and-enter incidents. (Police media release)
  • The man from Pickering was subject to a judicial release order related to similar criminal offences. (Peel police)

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