Two Traffic Stops Lead to Firearm and Drug Seizure
Region of Peel – Investigators from the 12 Division Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) arrested and charged five individuals for firearm and drug-related offences following two separate traffic stops in Mississauga.
On Aug. 2, 2025, while on proactive patrol, a traffic stop was conducted in the area of Derry Road East and Airport Road. As a result, three occupants were arrested and charged:
Quincy Brutus, a 21-year-old from Brampton
- Have Care and Control of a Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Carrying a concealed Weapon
- Trafficking-Opioid (Other than Heroin)
Ethan Holness, a 20-year-old from Mississauga
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Carrying a concealed Weapon
- Trafficking-Opioid (Other than Heroin)
Keyshawn Rose, a 21-year-old from Guelph
- Breach Of Probation Order
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Carrying a concealed Weapon
- Trafficking-Opioid (Other than Heroin)
On Aug. 6, a second traffic stop was conducted in the area of Derry Road East and Edwards Boulevard. As a result, two individuals from Toronto were arrested and charged:
21-year-old Avinash Marcus Dookhie and a Young Person
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking- Methamphetamine
- Have Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Carrying a concealed Weapon
- Trafficking-Opioid (Other than Heroin)
In addition, the Young Person was also charged with:
- Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Person Under 19 Years Possesses Cannabis
All five individuals were held for bail hearings and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person, and, therefore, the identity of the Young Persons charged in this investigation is protected.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators from the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 1233. Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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