The 2024 Vaughan Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, police responded to a call about an unresponsive male at a home near Bathurst Street and Ner Israel Drive. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Coroner later determined the cause of death to be an accidental drug overdose.

Following a thorough investigation, officers identified a suspect believed to be distributing drugs throughout York Region, including those that were linked to the victim’s death.

On August 21, 2025, the suspect was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including manslaughter and trafficking controlled substances. Police also executed a search warrant at his residence, seizing various drugs and proceeds believed to be connected to criminal activity.

Accused:

• Name: Farzam JAFARI ROUDSARI
• Age: 29
• Residence: Town of Georgina

Charges:

• Manslaughter
• Trafficking a Schedule I substance (6 counts)
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance (5 counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (5 counts)
• Breach of probation (2 counts)

At the time of his arrest, JAFARI ROUDSARI was already on probation for unrelated matters.

Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the York Regional Police #4 District CIB at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7441.