A 65-year-old man now faces serious allegations following his arrest by Halton Regional Police. Darrell Baudoux, of New Tecumseth, is accused of multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual interference against a teenage boy, with the alleged incidents occurring in Oakville last November.
The investigation unfolded rapidly after police began looking into the claims on Thursday. Disturbingly, authorities revealed Baudoux was already on release conditions for similar offenses at the time of his arrest, raising immediate concerns.
Investigators are now actively seeking potential additional victims. Baudoux’s past involvement as a youth leader has prompted a wider inquiry, as police believe others may have been harmed. A photo of the accused has been released in hopes of generating leads.
In a separate case, five individuals in Toronto are facing charges related to allegedly operating unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in Scarborough. A police investigation culminated in search warrants being executed at multiple locations between February 26th and March 2nd.
Officers discovered a significant quantity of illicit cannabis products during the searches, including dried cannabis, pre-rolled joints, THC vapes, edibles, and even unstamped cigarettes. The accused – Chyna Miron, Luna Muller Menezes, Niraj Shrestha, Andwele Earle, and Dre-Awn Eubank-Lebeque – were all found working within the dispensaries.
A shooting in Whitchurch-Stouffville is also under investigation by York Regional Police. On February 12th, officers responded to reports of gunfire on Harold Ave., discovering a residence damaged by bullets. Thankfully, no one was injured.
Following a thorough investigation, Pirasanna Balasubramaniyam, a 34-year-old from Pickering, was arrested and charged with a range of offenses, including conspiracy, uttering threats, and assault with a weapon. The investigation remains active as police continue to gather evidence.
An early morning robbery at a gas station in Ajax led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man. Durham Regional Police responded to a call at approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday, discovering a suspect had threatened an employee and stolen merchandise.
The accused, identified as Leroy Marufu, was quickly apprehended and found to be in violation of nearly 20 existing probation orders for similar offenses. Investigators have also linked him to multiple other theft incidents.
Halton Regional Police are investigating a deliberate act of arson that destroyed a tow truck in Burlington. On February 26th, firefighters responded to a blaze on Morris Dr., finding both the truck and the excavator it was carrying fully engulfed in flames.
Investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set and are seeking information about a dark-coloured pickup truck seen in the area. They are specifically requesting dash cam footage from the surrounding streets during the critical timeframe.
Finally, Durham Regional Police are seeking answers in the tragic shooting of a dog in Claremont last November. The incident occurred at a kennel on a residential property between November 13th and 14th, resulting in the dog’s death from its injuries.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area during those times, requesting any available cellphone, dash cam, or surveillance footage that could provide clues to the identity of the suspect(s) responsible for this senseless act.
