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Senior Reporter
http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/43414
Assault Police Officer investigation,
Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue,
Man wanted
Broadcast time: 12:40
Sunday, March 10, 2019
12 Division
416-808-1200
Case #: 2019-434638
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a man wanted in an investigation into an Assault Police Officer.
It is alleged that:
- on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a Toronto Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West area
- the male driver exited the vehicle, approached the female officer and assaulted her by punching her several times about the head
- he was last seen fleeing on foot, southbound on Weston Road
- the officer received medical treatment for her injuries, which were serious but non-life-threatening
The man has been identified as Dwayne Banfield, 31, of Toronto, he is wanted for:
1. Assault Police Officer Causing Bodily Harm
2. Escape Lawful Custody
3. Obstruct Police
4. Drive Motor Vehicle, no validation on plate
He is described as 5'7" to 5'9", with a thin build, and short braids. He was wearing a bucket-style hat, possibly with white and blue colouring, a camouflage coat with a vertical zipper on the left upper arm, a name plate over the left chest bone, an unknown chain on left shoulder, and green pants.
He is to be considered violent. If seen, do not approach, call 9-1-1 immediately.
His photograph has been released.
Assault Police Officer investigation,
Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue,
Man wanted
Broadcast time: 12:40
Sunday, March 10, 2019
12 Division
416-808-1200
Case #: 2019-434638
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a man wanted in an investigation into an Assault Police Officer.
It is alleged that:
- on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a Toronto Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West area
- the male driver exited the vehicle, approached the female officer and assaulted her by punching her several times about the head
- he was last seen fleeing on foot, southbound on Weston Road
- the officer received medical treatment for her injuries, which were serious but non-life-threatening
The man has been identified as Dwayne Banfield, 31, of Toronto, he is wanted for:
1. Assault Police Officer Causing Bodily Harm
2. Escape Lawful Custody
3. Obstruct Police
4. Drive Motor Vehicle, no validation on plate
He is described as 5'7" to 5'9", with a thin build, and short braids. He was wearing a bucket-style hat, possibly with white and blue colouring, a camouflage coat with a vertical zipper on the left upper arm, a name plate over the left chest bone, an unknown chain on left shoulder, and green pants.
He is to be considered violent. If seen, do not approach, call 9-1-1 immediately.
His photograph has been released.