Man (Charlie Minh Van Le) Arrested in Hate-Motivated Threatening Investigation, Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West area
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a hate-motivated Threatening investigation.
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, police officers responded to a radio call in the Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West area.
It is alleged that:
• the accused was onboard a TTC bus and began yelling at the victim
• the accused uttered anti-Black slurs and threatened to harm the victim
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Charlie Minh Van Le, 43, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- Uttering Threats
He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation is led by the Hate Crime Unit (HCU).
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge may consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time.
By Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Pasquale Alberga
Posted Apr 8, 2025, 9:07 PM UTC