Shanell Ridgwell, 33, of Orangeville
An Orangeville woman is facing additional charges following a deeper dive by York Regional Police into what they’ve been calling Project Skyfall.
The year-long investigation originally resulted in 17 people charged, three firearms recovered and more than $14 million of illegal drugs seized. It was first announced in December 2024.
Back on December 24th, 2023, York Police received a report of a home invasion in progress at a residence in the area of Forest Drive and Harmonia Crescent, in Vaughan. Three masked suspects forced entry into the home, held the occupants at gunpoint and assaulted them while making demands for money. Responding officers encountered three suspects and during the interaction, an officer discharged their firearm multiple times. One suspect was taken into custody and two fled the scene. A loaded firearm was dropped by one of the suspects and seized. No one was seriously injured.
The HUU continued the investigation and unraveled a larger criminal network that was actively planning home invasions, armed robberies and trafficking drugs. Investigators were able to conduct a large-scale investigation that culminated with 17 suspects arrested.
Click here for the original list of suspects arrested.
The continued investigation led to evidence supporting 39 additional charges against two suspects related to accessing the databanks of the Ministry of Transportation to benefit the criminal network.
33-year-old Shanell Ridgwell of Orangeville has been charged with:
- Unauthorized Use of Computer x13
- Breach of Trust by Public Official x13
34-year-old Newton Treasure of Brampton has been charged with:
- Unauthorized Use of Computer x13
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Hold Up Squad at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
