Woman faces 3 charges in Toronto chair-tossing incident

A 19-year-old woman who allegedly tossed a chair off the balcony of a downtown Toronto highrise turned herself in to police to face multiple charges on Wednesday, after video of the incident circulated widely online.

Police had launched a public appeal for help identifying the woman after the clip sparked outrage earlier this week.

Const. David Hopkinson said police had received a slew of tips about the case.

“It’s a very callous thing,” he said of the alleged incident. “You could kill somebody. I don’t believe anyone looks at that and doesn’t say that’s ridiculous.”

Marcella Zoia of Toronto is charged with one count each of mischief endangering life, mischief endangering property under $5,000 and common nuisance.

Her lawyer said she was embarrassed and understands the public anger generated by the alleged incident.

“She wishes it never happened,” Greg Leslie told reporters after Zoia was granted bail.

Police said the incident took place on Saturday when the woman allegedly threw a chair and other items from a condo balcony that faces a major highway.

Investigators said the chair landed in front of the building, and no injuries were reported.

Toronto Mayor John Tory condemned the alleged actions, saying they can’t be tolerated.

“It was grossly irresponsible behaviour that could have caused serious injury and death,” he said.