Peel Police-Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Loaded Firearm

Region of Peel – Officers from Peel Regional Police 21 Division have arrested a male for being in possession of a loaded handgun during a traffic related incident in Brampton.

On Monday January 22, 2018 at approximately 9:00 p.m. police investigated a motor vehicle on Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard in the City of Brampton. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and was arrested a short distance away. As a result of the investigation it was revealed that the occupant in the vehicle was in possession of a loaded pistol. 

Delon GREEN, a 19 year old male from Brampton was arrested and charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm, Carless Storage of Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Possession for the Purpose, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Operation While Disqualified, Breach of Probation Order, and Drive Under Suspension.

Delon GREEN was held for a bail hearing and appeared at the A. Grenville & William Davis Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Brampton on Tuesday January 23, 2018.

Anyone who may have any information pertaining to this matter may call the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 2133.  Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca, or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) with the word “PEEL” and then your tip.  

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027. 

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INC:    PR180028906

N/R:    18-019

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