GTA man charged in drug trafficking probe; 2 charged, 3 sought in Vaughan home invasion

The investigation, known as Project Winnie, began in April 2026

Published Jun 17, 2026  •  3 minute read

This gun was seized by York cops following the execution of two search warrants at residences and vehicles in Barrie and Georgina Photo by YRPS

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York Regional Police have charged a 26-year-old Georgina man after seizing a firearm and a quantity of controlled substances in connection with a drug trafficking investigation dubbed Project Winnie.

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In April 2026, an investigation began into a suspect allegedly involved in the trafficking of controlled substances in Georgina and the surrounding areas and officers identified two residences associated with the suspect, one in Georgina and one in Barrie.

On Tuesday, the suspect was taken into custody. Search warrants were executed at the residences and on two vehicles associated with the suspect and a quantity of substances believed to be cocaine, a quantity of Canadian currency and a loaded firearm were seized.

These drugs were among the items seized during the execution of search warrants on residences and vehicles in Barrie and Georgina (YRPS) Photo by YRPS

Poosanan Uthayakumar faces six firearm-related charges, two trafficking-related charges, and one each of possession of proceeds of crime and failure to comply with probation.

The accused was on probation and subject to a weapons prohibition order at the time of the offence.

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Anyone with information about this matter is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7345, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS or 1800222tips.com.

2 charged in Vaughan home invasion

Two Toronto males — aged 18 and 15 — have been charged in connection with a Vaughan home invasion and York Regional Police and are seeking three more suspects.

Cops alleged that on May 15 around 4:45 a.m., four suspects forced their way into a residence in the area of Stormont Trail and Carling Rd., woke and confronted the sleeping homeowners and threatened them with a firearm while demanding cash, jewelry and the keys to the victim’s Lamborghini.

Police said the suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle, in tandem with a dark-coloured sedan driven by a fifth unidentified suspect.

On Monday, investigators executed three search warrants at Toronto residences and two suspects were taken into custody with one of the suspects also found to be in possession of a loaded firearm.

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This loaded firearm was seized following the arrest of two Toronto males, aged 18 and 15, in connection with a Vaughan home invasion in which 3 more suspects are still sought (YRPS) Photo by YRPS

Javaunie Thomas, 18, faces four firearm-related charges and one count each of disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime and fail to comply with release order.

A 15-year-old male faces one count each of robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime and fail to comply with release order.

At the time of the incident, both suspects were bound by judicial release orders for unrelated offences.

Three suspects remain outstanding and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or 1800222tips.com.

Toronto Police are seeking this man in connection with an aggravated assault-robbery. TORONTO POLICE HANDOUT Photo by TPS

Suspect sought for robbery, assault

Toronto Police are requesting the public’s help identifying a suspect in a robbery and aggravated assault investigation.

On Friday around 4:55 p.m., police responded to a robbery call in the Dundas St. E. and Broadview Ave. area where it was reported that the victim was unloading their vehicle in the area when the male suspect approached and, unprovoked, assaulted the victim and stole the victim’s property before fleeing.

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The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries

The male suspect is described 25-30 years-old, 6 feet, 180-190 pounds, with a thin build and was wearing all black clothing.

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Toronto Police are seeking this man in connection with a robbery-assault TORONTO POLICE HANDOUT Photo by TPS

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or 222tips.com.

Info sought after pedestrian struck

Toronto Police are requesting anyone with dashcam or security camera footage to come forward following a personal injury collision in the Leslie St. and Bannatyne Dr. area.

It’s reported that on Tuesday around 6:10 p.m., a 55-year-old man was driving a Toyota SUV and turning left onto northbound Leslie from eastbound Bannatyne while a 55-year-old woman was attempting to walk across Leslie from the westside to the eastside.

It’s further reported the woman was struck within the crosswalk by the Toyota SUV, and she was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and the driver of the vehicle remained on scene.

The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or 222tips.com.

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