Festive Ride Spot Check Results in Firearm Seized

Region of Peel -Officers from our festive ride program have charged a man with impaired operation and firearm related offences.  

On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at approximately 1:00a.m., officers conducted a ride spot check in the area of Dixie Road and North Service Road in Mississauga. Officers arrested a driver for impaired operation over 80mgs and subsequent to his arrest a loaded firearm was located.

A 27 year-old man from Toronto was charged with the following offences:

1)      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
2)      Possession of a Loaded Firearm
3)      Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
4)      Careless Storage of a Firearm
5)      Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
6)      Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Content over 80mgs

He was held for a Bail Hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Brampton on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Anyone with information pertaining to this matter is asked to contact the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-3311, ext. 1233.  Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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N/R: 19-328
Inc: PR190427629

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