Police report that a male is facing charges following a firearm investigation in Pickering. On Saturday, October 24, the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation, in the area of Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road, where the suspect is alleged to have pointed a firearm at the victim.
The victim did not suffer any physical injuries. They state the suspect and victim are known to each other.
On Tuesday, November 10, investigators with the West Crime Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Thorold. Officers located and seized a handgun, and two rifles. The suspect was located a short distance away and taken into custody without incident. He was held for a bail hearing they state.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Best of the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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