Members of the Caledon OPP Detachment arrested two individuals for numerous firearm related charges following the recovery of a firearm in the Town of Caledon.
On Saturday January 6, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m. officers were dispatched to a two-motor vehicle collision on Mayfield Road east of McLaughlin Road. While attempting to investigate the collision one of the drivers provided false information and was arrested. Another person, who had attended the scene after the collision was also arrested for obstructing the investigation. This person fought with officers attempting to conduct the arrest but was subdued without injury. A subsequent search of one of the involved vehicles resulted in officers locating a loaded firearm with an over capacity magazine.
A 19-year-old from Mississauga has been charged with:
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Firearm Obtained by Crime
- Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Breach Firearms Regulation – Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition at Unauthorized Place
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Fail to Surrender License
- Careless Driving
A second 19-year-old from Mississauga has been charged with:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or ammunition for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Breach Firearms Regulation – Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition at Unauthorized Place
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition Obtained by Crime
- Resist Peace Officer
Both individuals were held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Caledon OPP Detachment at (905) 584-2241 or toll free at 1-888-310-1122.
You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers
at: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous and never have to testify.
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