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Stouffville Sun-Tribune (Stouffville, ON), 5 Jul 2008, p. 7

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'IWo Toronto police omcers, both of whom live inYork. and three jail workers â€" employed at the Toronto West Deten- tion Centre in Etobicoke â€" are among those charged. “They are presumed innocent, they have a right to contest the allegations made against them, they recognize that they are serious but at this point in time . Both Toronto police officers were released from custody after court appearances in Newmarket yesterday. Eléven York Region residehts, includ- ingaGormleymangareamongtheZO charged after police smashed a mayijua- na grow operation, a case that origmally sprang from aYork police probe. “If we have someone that is the orga- nizer, that is the brains, that is the profit receiver from all of these enterprises and we charge them, we need to see some serious sentences being handed out â€"- I'm talking prison sentences, not anythinglessthantwoyears. It’san an impact on our community safety." Thus far in 2008, York police have used318earchwanantsduringgtow~op investigations, Chief La Barge said. “York is no worse than Peel or Dur- ham; in fact, 1 would suggest that we have been probably the mist aggressive police service anywhere in Canada as it relates to the fight against grow-ops. situations from a community crime per- spective, it doesn't surprise me in the least that there are people involved in this_type of criminal activity." 7 This message brought to you a a community service of The EconomeSun-‘l'rlbum 11 York residents charged Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired? if you suffer from chronic fatigue, persistent neck or back pain, weight gain, headaches or digestive problems, you may be suffering from adrenal burnout. To find out the latest research on this topic, attending this free symposium may be the most important thing you do this year. You will discover the true causes of these conditions and natural solutions you can use right away. Many are feeling healthy again for the first time in years. Dr. Allen Turner is an international speaker and lecturer who has been featured on the Dini Petty Show, National News and Canada AM. He will present a free symposium on Thursday, July 10th, 7:30 pm at the Stouffville Health Centre. “‘I would suggest that we have been probably the most aggressive police service anywhere in Canada as it relates to thefight against grow-ops.’ Call 905040-4440 for reservations. Const. Patrick Lee, 31, an eight-year veteran assigned to a North York police station, and Const. Kevin Boume, 33, a nine-year veteran assigned to a down- town police station, face a number of charges. Both officers have been suspended andwhiletheyareincustodytheywill not be paid because they cannot report for work, Chief Blair said. If the oflicers are released, Ontario law only permits them to be suspended with pay until their employment status can be dealt with. That usually takes place at the end of criminal prosecution, he added. At about 6 am. Thursday, police used 63 warrants and charged 20 people â€"â€" 19 adults and a young person, according to Toronto Supt. James Rarner. The charges have not been proven. . cles, about $60,000 in cash and marijuana were seized in the investigaflpn, police said. York oficers informed Toronto police, who launched their own probe that con- nected a second Toronto police officer, three corrections officers and others to what Chief Blair called a “criminal enter- prise" that produced and distributed marijuana and other drugs and laun- dered proceeds of crime. “We have identified the majority of the criminal behaviour alleged, to have occurred inYork Region," Chief Blair said. In February 2007, York police uncov- ered pot grow operations throughout the region and, during the course of the probe, linked a 'Ibronto oflicer to a home under investigation, Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair said during a news conference Thursday. “In the meantime, they are maintain- ing their innocence and they are look- ing forward to getting disclosure of the evidence before them. They are happy to be out on bail.” it is premature to say how the matter is going to be resolved.” said Gary Clewiey, lawyer for both omcers. . Police have also laid gambling charges in the case but would not discuss why. Three hbuses, five vehi- 2003 2005 2006 2005 F150 Supercab Ranger Edge Ranger Supercab F150 Crewcab vvv-v -v'. fin.blllhoustonford.com Manama Miranda! Tokudodmonnbouthowto mmmmww “mmmm mmmum m.dlmbday! 'Sobaodamsaiy MAGAZINE' FOREVER YOUNG' HOME HARDWARE NORTH OF THE CITY‘ PHARMASAVE' SHOP SAVE' MY] CHOW ART CLASSES' TODAY'S MES‘ ZEHRS‘ x ARRIVE ALIVE... Please Don't Drink and |)l'i\‘c “his lucmagc brought lo you as u muununih‘ service of ’l’he Economist Sun/'lribuue (53mm CHRIST CHURCH CHILDCARE' FIFTY FIVE PLUS vim flyorlandca HOUSTON FORD LTD. a: 5786 Main St, Stouffirille 905-640-4541 WSWWQW 1W5..2008.7 .

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