Durham Police siaid a 24-year-old male is facing charges after attempting to flee a traffic stop with a loaded handgun.
On Wednesday, July 12, at about 7:50 pm, members of West Division were proactively patrolling the area of Westney Road and Rossland Road, in Ajax.
Officers came across a vehicle with no working brake lights and conducted a traffic stop. Upon further investigation, a search of the vehicle and its occupants was conducted. A male passenger attempted to flee on foot from the traffic stop and was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm, said a police statement
The man, age 24, of Ajax is facing four charges, and was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Thavaseelan of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2521.
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 amended.