York Police Arrest Further Suspect in Ongoing Corruption Investigation
York Regional Police arrested a 27-year-old Toronto man on March 19 in connection with Project South. Court records obtained by Filmogaz.com identify him as Dequon Lemonious. He faces one count of firearms trafficking.
Allegations and timing
Police allege Lemonious offered to transfer a prohibited firearm. The offer reportedly occurred between April 16 and June 2, 2025. The alleged transactions took place in Toronto and the surrounding region.
Investigation context
The charge was linked to information developed through Project South. York Police confirmed the arrest but would not release further details. Const. James Dickson said additional information cannot be provided because the probe remains active.
Scope of Project South
Project South is a broad probe into organized crime and alleged police corruption. Investigators have laid more than 170 charges so far. None of those charges has yet been tested in court.
- Seven active Toronto police officers charged
- One retired constable charged
- One correctional sergeant charged
- Twenty civilians charged
Allegations of serious wrongdoing
Investigators say the probe uncovered leaking of sensitive information and bribery. At the inquiry’s centre is an alleged plot to murder a correctional officer. Suspects reportedly made repeated attempts over a 36-hour period to find and kill the officer at his York Region home.
Police allege masked individuals visited the property. They also say one incident involved a vehicle ramming a police cruiser parked in the driveway.
Official reactions
York Police stated the matter remains under active investigation. The arrest adds another suspect to the files, and prosecutors will determine next steps. Mayor Olivia Chow said rebuilding public trust will be necessary.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for strong penalties for anyone who targets correctional staff or police. Legal proceedings related to all Project South charges will unfold in court.
