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UPDATE - Third Community Member Dies After Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue

UPDATE

On April 16, 2021, the 33 year old woman who had sustained critical injuries during the fire was pronounced deceased at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto after being airlifted there on April 11, 2021 due to the severity of her injuries.

Her name will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends and all those impacted by this tragic event.

A post mortem will be conducted through Coroner’s Office today, April 19,...

Officers Arrest Men Responsible for Home Invasion with a Firearm on Attlee Avenue

Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on April 16, 2021, we received a call regarding a Home Invasion in progress. Information provided was that two men entered a residential building on Attlee Avenue and forced their way into one of the units by kicking in the door. Once inside the men began to assault the individuals inside the unit while displaying a firearms.

Officers immediately arrived in the area and located the two men attempting to flee the scene in the vehicle they had arrived in.

As a result of their...

A Message to Our Community - Stay-at-Home Order Authorities

Yesterday, Friday, April 16, 2021, the Provincial Government in consultation with Provincial Health Officials announced additional restrictions and a two-week (14-day) extension of the Provincial Lockdown and Stay-at-Home Order in order to assist is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and the variants.

Please do not call 9-1-1 or our non-emergency number if you have questions related to the legislation. Please call 3-1-1 in relation to COVID-19 complaints/violations and your call will be directed to the...

Not Gone in 60 Seconds - Two in Custody After Carjacking

Shortly after 4:15 a.m. on April 9, 2021, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just occurred on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford. Information provided was that multiple men approached two other men outside of a residence and demanded the keys to the vehicle while holding the two men at gunpoint. The men then stole the vehicle and fled the area. One of the men sustained minor injuries as a result of being assaulted during the interaction.

Around 7:30 a.m. the stolen vehicle was located unoccupied...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Megan Band

As we continue to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we thank our 911 Dispatchers and Communicators who dedicate their lives to serving the public and ensuring our community members’ safety. They are the calm voices in a storm; they are the unsung heroes!

Meet Megan Band, Communicator, 911 Emergency Communications Centre: 

Q: What inspired you to become a Communicator with GSPS?
 
A: For me, there’s nothing more exciting than the high-stress, fast-paced environment...