Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

User AvatarBuild your avatar
Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
Narcity Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with Narcity Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.
For Pro members only Pro
Summary

An Impaired Driver On The DVP Threatened Police With A Machete Last Night

The driver also rammed into police cars.
Don Valley Parkway Incident Resulted In A Man Threatening Police With A Machete
TPSOperations | Twitter
Contributing Writer

Toronto police found themselves in a stressful situation on Tuesday afternoon after an impaired driver pulled out a machete. 

The man was accused of purposefully ramming his vehicle into another car on the Don Valley Parkway before he went on a rampage after officers attempted to arrest him.

Editor's Choice: Ontario Has Put Reopening On Pause For A Month Because COVID-19 Cases Are Rising (VIDEO)

“

Has gotten out of his car with machete - Police responding.


Toronto Police Services

According to police statements, the man exited his vehicle with a machete in the middle of the pursuit. 

The man, who is now in custody, injured a responding officer and damaged police cars during the incident.

The DVP southbound lanes were temporarily shut down as a result. 

TorontoCanadaNewsNews

Explore this list   👀

    • Patrick John Gilson

      Contributing Writer

      Patrick John Gilson (he/him) is a Contributing Writer with Narcity Media. He is a pro at ensuring his content is both exciting and tailored to millennials. He specializes in breaking news and investigative stories that require him to be on scene— something he enjoys and thrives in.

    Toronto police shot a man during a traffic stop and his injuries are 'life threatening'

    The incident is being investigated by Ontario's Special Investigations Unit.

    Some Canadians travelling to the US now have to pay a new $350 'integrity fee'

    A family of four could now owe over $2,400 — just to enter the country. 🫣

    Canadian workers can get up to $730 from this CRA benefit payment in October 2025

    Don't miss the last payment of the year next week! 💸

    These Government of Canada jobs will pay you up to $110,000 if you know a foreign language

    You'll use your foreign language skills to help protect Canada's national security.

    This charming small town 1 hour from Toronto is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live

    It's a cozy autumn gem.

    Government jobs in Canada pay more than private ones and the gap is even bigger than you think

    The perks are better too — and it's all funded by your tax dollars. 💵

    These Canadian universities have free courses and here's what you can take online

    You don't need to be a student to take classes on marketing, coding, astronomy and more.

    We compared prices of 12 items at Ontario grocery stores to find the cheapest products

    One store is clearly the winner! 👀

    Toronto's most expensive home for sale is this $50M mansion that looks like a French palace

    It has 17 bathrooms! 🤯

    Amazon is hiring for seasonal jobs during the holidays and you could make over $20 an hour

    More than 7,000 jobs will be available across Canada. 📦

    This magical Ontario village feels like a trip to Europe and it's even prettier in the fall

    It's a dreamy spot for a weekend escape.