Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment have laid several criminal charges following an incident where a firearm was recovered from a stolen vehicle in the Town of Caledon.
On Monday, January 1, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m. an officer from the Caledon Detachment was on patrol in the area of Mayfield Road and Dixie Road when they observed a reported stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle fled and lost control a short distance away at which time both occupants fled.
With the assistance of Peel Regional Police, both occupants of the vehicle were located a short time later and arrested.
A loaded handgun was recovered from the motor vehicle.
As a result of the incident, two residents of Ottawa are facing numerous charges.
A 25 year old has been charged with:
·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order
·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
·        Possess a Loaded Firearm
·        Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
A 23 years old has been charged with:
·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
·        Possess a Loaded Firearm
·        Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
·        Flight From Police
·        Drive Under Suspension
The accused are being held for a bail hearing in Orangeville Provincial Court on January 2, 2024.
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