A ‘citizen’s arrest’ has resulted in the arrest of an impaired driver and a handgun being taken off Durham streets.
Police said a 27-year-old male was found with a loaded handgun when arrested for impaired driving.
On Sunday, June 18 at about 5:30 pm, members of Central East Division were called to the area of Bloor Street and Simcoe Street Oshawa, for an impaired driver.
The suspect vehicle had struck a guard rail, before coming to a stop in a shopping plaza. Three bystanders were attempting to keep the male suspect from re-entering the vehicle and driving, said a police statement.
Officers arrived on scene and it the male was placed under arrest. During his arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun with extended magazine, it added.
The suspect from Ajax is facing nine charges and was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Police thanked the community members whose quick actions took an impaired driver off our roads. If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 9-1-1.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Hristov of Central East Division at 905-579-1520 x. 2978.
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.