One male is facing numerous charges after police seized a firearm during a traffic stop in Pickering.
On Wednesday, January 11 at about 8:30 pm, members of West Division conducted a traffic stop in the area of Brock Road and Usman Road. The driver was suspended and found to be in possession of Cannabis readily available. Further investigation resulted in a loaded firearm being seized from the vehicle. The suspect was subsequently arrested.
The suspect from Pickering is facing 15 charges, including Obstruct Peace Officer. He was held for a bail hearing.
DRPS Traffic Services applauded the work of the arresting frontline officer who was part of the 2022 Festive RIDE team.
“It’s never ‘just a traffic stop’. Well done,” it said.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Purohit of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3878.
Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted, and
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or changed.