dugs and firearm
Halton Police have arrested two young adults from Toronto, age 18 and 19, with several charges including the possession of drugs and firearm in Oakville.
On Saturday, August 8, 2020 at approximately 2:30 pm, uniform officers from the Halton Regional Police Service attempted to stop a motor vehicle in Oakville for Highway Traffic Act violations.
The vehicle, however, refused to stop for police and fled the area. A short time later, officers were able to locate the vehicle in the area of Trafalgar Road and Rosegate Way.
The intersection is located just south of the shopping plazas at Trafalgar Road and Dundas. It is also 1km north of Upper Middle Road.
dugs and firearm
Two occupants of the vehicle fled on foot after being found by police. After a brief foot pursuit, officers took two people into custody. As a result of the arrest, police recovered a loaded handgun and 27 grams of cocaine.
Despite being arrested in Oakville, both suspects are from the city of Toronto
Drugs and Firearm Charges Laid on the arrested suspects
The charges on the 18 year old suspect, of Toronto, are:
- Flight from Police
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
- Possession of Schedule 1 – Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Careless Use of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
The charges on the 19 year old suspect, also of Toronto, are:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Careless Use of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Schedule 1 – Cocaine
The 18 year old suspect was held pending a bail hearing. The 19 year old suspect was released with a future court date.
Anyone with information should contact Detective Constrable Autumn Mills of the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Presumption of Innocence
Please note that persons charged are considered innocent and can only be proven guilty by a court of law.
Due to the presumption of innocence, Oakville News does not published the name(s) of suspect(s). Halton Regional Police Service does typically post suspect(s) name(s) on their website.
