POLL: 5 biggest crime stories of 2024 in Brampton [Video]

From gun seizures and identity thefts to a stolen case of butter, many Ontario readers had their interest peaked by crime stories coming out of Brampton in 2024.

INsauga.com has compiled a list of our most-read crime stories of the year in Brampton with a poll to vote on the most memorable.

You can cast your vote below.

1. $4M stolen in Ontario synthetic-identity credit fraud; 7 Brampton residents among 12 charged

Seven Brampton residents were among a dozen people charged in an alleged synthetic-identity credit card fraud scheme across Ontario.

More than 680 unique synthetic identities were created and many were used to apply for and open hundreds of bank accounts and credit accounts at various banks and financial institutions across Ontario, police said.

2. These vehicles are the most targeted stolen cars in Mississauga and Brampton

Peel Regional Police issued an alert in April saying specific vehicles including Range Rovers, Ford pickup trucks and …