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The fires were set in January and March when the home was unoccupied
Published Mar 12, 2026 • Last updated 59 minutes ago • 2 minute read
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Police in Mississauga are probing two fires they say were intentionally set at the same home.
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In a release on Thursday, Peel Regional Police said the first blaze at the house in the area of Watersedge Road and Country Club Crescent, near Lake Ontario in the Southdown Rd. and Lakeshore Rd. W. area, occurred on Jan. 26. The home, which was “unoccupied at the time,” sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported.
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Then on March 8, the same home was again set on fire. Again there were no injuries.
“Both incidents are believed to be targeted arson,” police said.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a blue hoodie with a white emblem, black pants, and black shoes with white soles.
Cops released images of the suspect vehicle, a white Honda CRV.
An image from Peel Regional Police of a vehicle sought in a targeted arsons investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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TORONTO TRIPLE STABBING
Three people were injured in a stabbing early Thursday in North York.
Toronto Police said they were called to a “residential building” near Glendora Ave. and Burnwell St., near Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. E., around 3:40 a.m.
Two women and a man were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect left on foot but was later located and arrested.
There was no immediate word on charges.
HAMILTON TRIO ON DRUG TRAFFICKING RAP
Hamilton Police have charged three residents with allegedly trafficking drugs out of homes.
On March 5, police executed multiple search warrants at residences in the east end of the city. Among items officers allegedly seized were “pills believed to contain fentanyl that were pressed to resemble BAYER aspirin, a tactic used to disguise dangerous drugs.”
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Police also seized items “consistent with drug trafficking activity”: Replica firearms, digital scales, cutting agents, cellphones, and cash.
Walkie-talkies connected between the locations were also discovered and are “believed to have been used to communicate during the trafficking operation.”
Michael Brass and Amy Springstead, both 41, are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking – crystal methamphetamine, and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.
Richard Kirouac, 63, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking — fentanyl.
Officers seized:
— 133 grams of crystal methamphetamine
— 51 grams of fentanyl pills
— 31 grams of cocaine
— 16 grams of suspected controlled substance
— 82 grams of cutting agents
— $1,555 in cash
— 3 replica firearms
— 2 digital scales
— 2 cellular phones
Anyone with information about drug trafficking in their neighbourhood is asked to call police at 905-546-4925 or Crime Stoppers.
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