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32 storiesnewest firstlatest September 16, 2026page 2 of 2
Maryland State Police arrested a private school teacher in Prince George's County on multiple counts of child pornography distribution and possession on September 15, 2026. The investigation, conducted by specialized units, led to the teacher's detention and upcoming court appearance.
A 52-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged after a hit‑and‑run in the west end seriously injured a 34-year-old woman on September 11, 2026. Police say the investigation yielded enough evidence to support criminal charges.
A federal jury on September 12, 2026, acquitted rapper Lil Durk of all murder‑for‑hire charges related to a 2022 killing near Chicago’s Beverly Center, ending the federal case against him.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will hold a free Clean Slate Day on September 26, 2026, offering eligible young adults assistance with expunging minor offenses from their records.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers' Association have filed a constitutional challenge to Ontario’s new cash bail system, arguing it may breach constitutional rights. The case, filed on August 18, 2026, will test the legality of requiring monetary security for pre‑trial release.
Ontario's government introduced mandatory cash bail for repeat offenders as part of a broader effort to tighten bail conditions and deter repeated criminal activity.
The Crown has dropped criminal charges against the man accused of killing a 15-year-old in Toronto's west end, ending the prosecution that began after the shooting more than a year ago.
Oshawa police arrested a man in early August 2026 after determining he intentionally hit a person with his car and fled, charging him with multiple offenses. Ontario law treats such intentional hit‑and‑run incidents as serious crimes with significant penalties.
Quebec’s top court declared the province’s mandatory one‑year prison minimum for distributing child sexual abuse material unconstitutional, removing the fixed sentencing requirement and allowing judges to set sentences based on individual case factors.
A man was convicted on July 6, 2026, of attempted murder and illegal weapon possession for stabbing a court interpreter at Longueuil courthouse in January 2024.
Ontario police welcomed the federal bail and sentencing reforms announced on June 17, 2026, while legal experts expressed doubts about their effectiveness and possible impact on marginalized communities.
The Ontario Provincial Police seized more than 40,000 kg of illegal tobacco worth $10 million during a June 17 raid on a Toronto manufacturing site, disrupting a large‑scale operation linked to an external criminal enterprise.
