Occupational Therapy Assistant Charged with Assault of Special Needs Child in Vaughan
York Regional Police have formally charged an occupational therapy assistant in connection with the alleged assault of a special needs child during a therapy session in Vaughan. The incident, which has sparked significant concern within the community, occurred on February 24, 2026, when investigators were contacted by a complainant regarding the assault.
Details of the Alleged Incident
According to police reports, the suspect, identified as Roza Hosseini, 36, of Richmond Hill, Ontario, attended the victim's home in Vaughan for a scheduled therapy session. It is alleged that during this session, Hosseini assaulted the special needs child, leading to the criminal charge. Authorities have emphasized that the suspect works with multiple clients, and investigators believe there may be additional victims, prompting the release of her photo to the public.
Charges and Public Appeal
Hosseini was charged with assault on Friday, March 4, 2026. Police are urging anyone with information related to this case or potential other incidents to come forward. Individuals can contact York Regional Police directly at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7071, or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website at 1800222tips.com.
Broader Context of Recent Police Investigations
This case emerges amid a series of other police investigations in the Greater Toronto Area, highlighting ongoing concerns about public safety and criminal activity. In a separate incident, Durham Regional Police are searching for at least two suspects after an imitation firearm was seized following a fight at a high school basketball game in Oshawa. The altercation occurred at the Durham College Athletic Complex, where paid-duty officers intervened, but the suspects fled, leaving behind what was later determined to be an imitation handgun. No injuries were reported, and police believe it was an isolated event.
Additionally, Halton Regional Police are investigating a targeted shooting in Milton, where bullet holes were found in a residence's front window on February 21. No injuries were reported, and authorities are seeking surveillance footage from the area. Meanwhile, York Regional Police are also seeking a suspect in an attempted commercial robbery in Newmarket, where five males wearing ski masks and brandishing hammers entered a shopping mall but fled after being confronted by security.
These incidents underscore the varied challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in maintaining community safety across Ontario.
