Arsonist Caught

York Regional Police have arrested a Markham man in connection with a series of arsons dating back to April.
The most recent blaze was set in the early morning of Oct. 13, in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area of Thornhill. The target was two bags full of leaves, which were found by police and firefighters on the road engulfed in flames.The blaze was linked to a dozen other fires between April 21 and 25 and May 5 to 12, all in Thornhill.A 36-year-old Markham man was arrested on Saturday and charged with 16 counts of arson.He was later released and is due back in court on Nov. 9.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Sports Report

Tonight

NHL: Atlanta vs. Toronto; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre

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YRP Search For T-Hill Arsonist

York Regional Police are searching for an arsonist, who has been responsible for at least 14 fires in Thornhill since April 21.The most recent blaze was set this past Saturday at about 4 a.m. in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area. The target was two bags of leaves, which were found on the road engulfed in flames.The suspect’s description is limited but he is believed to be Caucasian, in his late teens or early 20s, standing five-feet eight-inches tall with a thin build, wearing a hoodie with the hood up over his head.Anyone with information is urged to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com

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Markham Libraries Hold Halloween Workshops

Markham library branches are offering ways to make Halloween memorable with a pair of workshops.The Angus Glen branch will hold a face painting workship where parents can watch as their children have their faces painted by a professional. The instructor will demonstrate tips and techniques for creating spectacular designs that will dazzle family and friends Halloween night.The workshop takes place on Oct. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per child and is open to all ages.The library is at 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr., east of Warden Avenue.Children can also learn how to create Halloween crafts in a workshop at the Milliken Mills branch on Oct. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The workshop costs $15, includes all materials, and is open to children between the ages of seven to 12.The Milliken branch is at 7600 Kennedy Rd., Unit 1, just south of 14th Avenue. For more information on both workshops, call 905-513-7977.

Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Boston 11 Cleveland 2 (Bos. wins 4-3)

AHL: Hartford 4 Toronto 3 (shootout)

OHL: Brampton 3 Sarnia 1; London 3 Oshawa 0

OPJHL: Toronto 5 Markham 3

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YRP Release Sketch Of Sex Assault Suspect

York Regional Police need your help finding the man responsible for a sex assault in south Markham on Tuesday.

A 43-year-old woman was walking to work on Kennedy Road south of Denison Streetat about 7:15 a.m. when a man grabbed her from behind, pulled her into a grassy plot of land, threw her to the ground and touched her inappropriately.

The woman was able to fend the man off and he fled south on Kennedy where she approached a passerby who called police.

She was not physically injured in the attack.The suspect is a Caucasian male, 30 to 40 years old, five-feet,eight-inches tall with a medium build and shoulder-length dark hair.

At the time, he was wearing a black sweatshirt, possibly with a hood.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com

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Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Boston 7 Cleveland 1 (Clev. leads 3-2)

NHL: Toronto 3 Florida 2OHL: Sudbury 4 Brampton 3

YRAA

Sr. Boys' Football - Huron Hts 54 (Blake Marshall, 2TD, Colin McDonald, TD, Connor Anderson, TD, Ryan Corry, TD, Bryan Dunjko, TD, Rob Thomas, TD, Luke Donnell, 7C and FG, Shawn Fairty, SFT), St. Joan of Arc 0;

Jr. Boys' Football — Huron Hts 24 (Neal MacDonald, TD, Troy McCusker, TD, Kurtis Kroon, TD, Cole Daniels, FG and 3C), Newmarket 0; Richmond Hill 34 (Chris Li, 3TD, Daniel Leonard, TD and 2ptC, Hong Sungcheul, TD, Paul Usher, 2ptC), Williams 14 (Brandon Lewis, 2TD, Dylan Huntley, S, Desousa Costa, C);

Sr. Boys' Soccer — Quarterfinals — Father Bressani 5 (Mario Orestano, 3, Matthew Citta, Aaron Reeves), Langstaff 0; St. Elizabeth 3 (Paul D'Mario, 2, Anton Farrage), Markham 1 (Anthony Giorgio); Brebeuf 2 (Rene DeZorzi), St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (Francesco D'Urzo). Game won by Brebeuf on penalty kicks; St. Joan of Arc 2 (Vince D'Elia, Sandro Orrico), Cardinal Carter 1 (Mario Frassinelli);

Jr. Boys' Soccer — Quarterfinals - St. Joan of Arc 6 (Matias Naalband, 4, Michael Fama, Marco Rodriguez), Aurora 0; Brebeuf 1 (Stefano Tino), Brother Andre 0;

Sr. Girls' Basketball — Markham 45 (Kathleen Hughes, 10), St. Elizabeth 31 (Adrienne Sta Ana, 13); Brebeuf 43 (Olivia Lukasewich, 15), Vaughan 14 (Ada Qui, 4); St. Robert 44 (Morgan Luters, 11), Middlefield 22 (Charnell Murray, 8);

Jr. Girls' Basketball — Newmarket 33 (Katie Houlahan, 10), Mulock 31 (Shauna Lee, 12);

Sr. Boys' Volleyball — Father McGivney 2, Richmond Green 0 (25-20, 25-16); St. Augustine 2, Richmond Green 0 (26-24, 27-25); Father McGivney 2, St. Augustine 1 (22-25, 25-19,15-8); Maple 2, Emily Carr 1 (19-25; 25-21; 15-7); Maple 2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-19, 25-19); Emily Carr 2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-19, 25-20);

Jr. Boys' Volleyball — Emily Carr2, Woodbridge 0 (25-19, 25-19), Emily Carr2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-17, 25-20); Woodbridge2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (25-11, 21-25, 15-10)

Tonight

NBA Preseason: Chicago vs. Toronto; 7pm, Air Canada Centre

OHL: Sarnia vs. Mississauga; 7:30pm, Hershey Centre

OPJHL: Toronto vs. Markham; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena