Patrol Officers Seize Loaded Handgun During Vehicle Stop

Region of Peel – Officers from  22 Division have arrested three individuals and seized loaded gun following a vehicle stop in Brampton.

On Jan. 21, at approximately 11 p.m., officers on patrol investigated a vehicle for cannabis related offences. During the investigation, officers located a loaded illegal handgun concealed on one of the occupants. Three of the occupants were arrested and held in custody for bail hearing on the following charges:

Traevon Pinnock-Smith, 22 year-old male, from Brampton:

• Carrying Concealed Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Possesion of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized.

Cassie Kerridge, 23-year-old female, from Toronto:

• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis in Open Original Packaging (Cannabis Control Act)

Keyante Henry-Spencer, 23-year-old female, from Toronto and Jonathan Anderson, 22-year-old male, from Brampton:

• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

Over the last 48 hours, frontline patrol officers from 22 Division have proactively seized two loaded handguns during the course of their duties. (Read More Here).

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121 ext. 2233. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

QUOTE:

“Every day our officers go out on patrol and answer hundreds of calls without knowing what they may encounter, or who may be carrying a gun; this is yet another stark example of their dedication to serving our community and the importance of proactive policework ”

-          Deputy Chief Marc Andrews.

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