Two people said they were given unwrapped chocolate
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A Whitby restaurant owner faces charges after two people came forward recently claiming they were given a substance without knowing the contents.
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Durham Regional Police say officers concluded their investigation on June 3 into allegations that a restaurateur administered a noxious substance to two individuals on separate occasions.
The two people who came forward alleged that the owner of Harbord Fish and Chicken, located at 201 Dundas St. W., had “given them unwrapped chocolate which caused them both to have similar side effects on their physical health,” police said in a statement.
Police have not said what is believed to have been in the chocolate or what effects the substance allegedly had on the two people.
“The owner was arrested without incident after police executed a search warrant at his business,” Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss said.
Govindaraj Krishnasamy, 48, of North York, is charged with two counts of administering a noxious substance/intent to endanger life.
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The accused was released from custody on an undertaking.
Police say investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims and ask anyone with information to call police at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1877 or 1831, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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TWO BOYS FACE CHARGES IN CLARINGTON ASSAULT
Two teenage boys face charges after a man was assaulted while trying to intervene in an alleged theft at a Clarington grocery store.
Durham Regional Police say the assault occurred near Hwy. 2 and Townline Rd. S. just before 8 p.m. on June 7.
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Four youths became embroiled in a “verbal altercation” with the owner of a grocery store after the owner observed the youths stealing items, police alleged in a statement Wednesday.
A man who intervened in the altercation was allegedly struck by one of the teens, causing him to fall to the ground.
The youths then took off.
With help from Air1 and the K9 Unit, officers searched the area and located suspects, taking them into custody without incident.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The store owner was uninjured.
A 15-year-old Oshawa boy is charged with assault causing bodily harm and a 14-year-old Oshawa boy is charged with obstructing a peace officer.
The accused were released on an undertaking.
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MAN, 34, FOUND DEAD IN CANNINGTON HOME
Homicide detectives have been called in after a 34-year-old man was found dead inside a home in Cannington.
Durham Regional Police say officers responded to the residence near Shedden and St John Sts. – about 20 km southeast of Beaverton – on Sunday and found the man deceased.
“The cause of death is unknown and the Homicide Unit is investigating,” Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss said Wednesday.
He has been identified as Collin Robinson.
No further details were immediately released.
Anyone with information regarding this death is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5418.
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life after colliding with another vehicle in Richmond Hill on Tuesday evening.
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York Regional Police say officers responded to the two-vehicle crash near Elgin Mills Rd. E. and Melbourne Dr. – east of Bayview Ave. – around 7:30 p.m.
“As a result of the collision, the rider of the motorcycle, a 47-year-old man, sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to a trauma centre,” Const. Lisa Moskaluk said Wednesday.
She said the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.
“Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police and to anyone who may have dashcam footage or video surveillance of the area around the time of the collision to please come forward,” Moskaluk said.
Information can also be provided to the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or to Crime Stoppers.
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