Batherson hat trick, YRP sergeant arrested & Crime Stoppers suspended — Ottawa Saturday

13 articles 1 hour ago 5

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

Peel and York police arrest YRP sergeant Oct. 23 on seven charges. Sgt. Kin Pong Wong, 44, was arrested Oct. 23 and is facing seven charges including breach of trust, unauthorized use of a computer, possession of property obtained by crime, possession for the purpose of trafficking, attempt to obstruct justice, possession of a counterfeit stamp and accessing data; Wong has worked with York Regional Police since 2009 and is suspended with pay.
Toronto police identify vehicle owner in alleged triple child abduction. Police say Ionut Stroe, 25, owns a white 2017 Ford Expedition with Ontario plate DJJS 875 alleged to have been used to take three children — Anastasia (4 months), Irina (3) and Daniel (6) — during a semi-supervised visit around 11:30 a.m. Friday near Midland Ave. and Eglinton Ave. E.; the children’s mother, Somerda Miclescu, 22, is wanted and Stroe is wanted on four counts of failing to comply with a release order.
A pedestrian was fatally struck in Gatineau. Police in Gatineau reported a pedestrian fatality, described in the report as a pedestrian fatally struck in Gatineau.

Some Ontario voters are turning to AI chatbots for municipal-election research. Voter Eric Apps used Anthropic’s Claude to summarise candidates in Toronto’s Parkdale–High Park ward after longtime councillor Gord Perks retired; McGill researchers estimate about 40% of Quebec voters used AI during the recent provincial vote and received false or outdated information, and experts warn gaps appear for less-reported candidates.

Drake Batherson nets hat trick as Senators beat Rangers 7-4. Drake Batherson scored three goals and added an assist in Ottawa’s 7-4 win Saturday night; Jonas Johansson made his Senators debut and stopped 23 of 27 shots, Jake Sanderson scored his first of the season (the game-winner), and Ottawa was outshot 27-25.
William Nylander scores twice, including 300th career goal, in Maple Leafs’ 7-2 win. Nylander had two goals — the second his 300th career goal — as Toronto beat Edmonton 7-2; the Maple Leafs improved to 7-4-2, have won four straight, and are 12-2-1 all-time at Rogers Place since the Oilers moved into the arena, while Auston Matthews needs one point to reach 800 career points.

Senators credit maturity and Travis Green’s system after 7-4 win over Rangers.
Ottawa police suspend use of Crime Stoppers after data breach discovered.
Barrhaven East: who’s running to be Ottawa city councillor.
Platform cheat sheet: where mayoral candidates stand on taxes and spending.
It’s crunch time in Ottawa’s mayoral race; front‑runners outline closing plans.
Canadian women’s rugby beat England for a second straight win.
Boychuk scores late to lift Roses to NSL Supporters’ Shield over Rapid.
(Duplicate listed in Sports) Toronto’s Matthews extends road point streak to five games.