A quiet Thursday evening in Richmond Hill shattered as three intruders stormed a home on Milky Way Drive. Armed with a crowbar, the bandits confronted a resident in their bedroom, demanding money and terrorizing the occupant.
The intruders didn’t hesitate, quickly stealing property before escaping in a dark-coloured vehicle. Thankfully, despite the violent invasion, no one inside the home suffered physical injuries, leaving behind a shaken household and a police investigation.
Meanwhile, north of the city in Aurora, a different kind of crime unfolded, one involving deception and alleged financial misconduct. A 60-year-old man now faces serious charges of fraud and firearms offences following a months-long investigation.
The investigation began in February, triggered by concerns over archaeological reports submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. Authorities allege the reports falsely inflated the extent of archaeological work completed on land development projects, resulting in approximately $350,000 in inflated costs.
Adding another layer to the case, the firearm charges are entirely separate from the alleged archaeological fraud. T. Keith Powers is now facing charges including fraud over $5,000, unsafe storage of a firearm, and unauthorized possession.
Further east, in Oshawa, a violent altercation left one man injured early Friday morning. Police responded to a call on Olive Ave. and Albert St. to find a victim suffering from a stab wound.
Emergency services swiftly transported the injured man to a hospital, where he is expected to recover. Officers arrested a suspect at the scene, identifying him as 21-year-old Patrick Lummiss, who now faces assault charges.
The Oshawa stabbing underscores a troubling pattern of violence, adding to the recent incidents that have shaken communities across the region and prompting ongoing investigations.
