Canada-Wide Warrant for Convicted Drug Trafficker
Ontario Provincial Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Christopher Duffy, a 40-year-old convicted drug dealer, for allegedly breaching the conditions of his statutory release. Duffy, described as white, 5-foot-7, 163 pounds with greying brown hair and blue eyes, is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area and London, Ontario. He has a tattoo on his right upper arm reading "PISTOL MAN" and a three-inch surgical scar on his abdomen.
Duffy is currently serving a sentence of five years, 11 months, and 29 days for multiple offenses, including four counts of possession of a controlled substance for trafficking, possession of a weapon contrary to a court order, and possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is leading the search, urging anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Durham Region Bank Fraud Investigation
In a separate case, Durham Regional Police have charged two individuals and are seeking a third in connection with a bank fraud scheme exceeding $100,000. The investigation, conducted by the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch, uncovered fraudulent activities involving numbered corporations, forged documents, and fabricated employment records.
Florin Suta, 55, of Courtice, and Corina Baicu, 53, of Oakville, were arrested on February 14 and face charges including fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime. A third suspect, Mihai Dumitru, 53, remains at large with similar charges. Police allege the trio used fraudulent means to purchase vehicles and acquire credit, with the accusations yet to be proven in court.
Therapist Accused of Assaulting Children with Autism
Halton Regional Police have charged Muaz Sarfraz, a 25-year-old from Mississauga, with assaulting two children with autism while working as an applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapist at Spectacokids in Milton. The investigation began after a complaint was filed, leading to Sarfraz's arrest on Tuesday.
He faces six counts of assault, one count of assault with a weapon, and one count of assault causing bodily harm. Police allege the offenses occurred during recent therapy sessions at the Bronte Street location, with both victims being children with autism who were alone with the accused at the time. Sarfraz is held in custody pending a bail hearing, and authorities have released his photo due to concerns about potential additional victims.
ABA therapy is an evidence-based approach used to support children with autism and developmental disorders. Spectacokids, the service provider involved, offers ABA, speech, and occupational therapy services. Anyone with information is urged to contact Halton Regional Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
