A recently released sex offender is once again in custody after allegedly repeating disturbing acts in public. Matthew Donald Adlam, 52, of Oshawa, was arrested following two separate incidents of indecent exposure on Durham Region Transit buses.
The first incident occurred on December 16th, where a passenger reportedly observed Adlam engaging in the act. Alerted by the passenger, the bus driver immediately removed him from the vehicle.
Less than two weeks later, on December 27th, authorities allege Adlam committed the same offense on another DRT bus. This prompted a police response and his subsequent arrest. He now faces multiple charges, including indecent acts and violating a court order.
Adlam’s release in October triggered a public safety advisory, detailing his history of serious sexual offenses. His past convictions include sexual assault with a weapon, indecent acts, criminal harassment, and even threats against others.
Meanwhile, a significant drug and weapons seizure near Thunder Bay has led to charges for four individuals, including two from the Greater Toronto Area. The investigation focused on drug trafficking within the Fort William First Nation community.
A search warrant executed on November 25th uncovered a disturbing arsenal: a fully-automatic handgun, substantial quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, oxycodone tablets, and over $6,400 in cash. The seized drugs alone are estimated to have a street value exceeding $106,000.
Those facing charges include Brandon Gonsalves-Hewitt, 22, of Scarborough, and Nouh Souare, 26, of Toronto, alongside Teddi-Lyn Maddock and David Pelletier of Fort William First Nation. All four remain in custody awaiting their next court appearance.
Boxing Day turned tragic in Brampton with a fatal stabbing. Police responded to a call just before 8:00 a.m. on December 26th, discovering a 32-year-old man with life-threatening stab wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency crews, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two suspects, Jaiden Brett-Hughes, 26, of Mississauga, and Tandaela Frazer, 31, of Brampton, were immediately taken into custody and are now charged with second-degree murder.
