A 23-year-old Mississauga man faces several weapons charges after a loaded firearm was seized during a traffic stop in that city.
Peel Regional Police said officers were conducting a patrol in the Hurontario St.-Matheson Blvd. area on Monday. During a stop, officers found and seized a loaded Glock 33 compact firearm.
Terrence Warner has been charged with possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized, unauthorized possession of a firearm, flight from a peace officer, possession of a controlled substance and other offences.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 905-453-2121, Ext. 1133, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.
BOY, 15, CHARGED IN HAMILTON VEHICLE THEFT
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with six offences after an attempted vehicle theft in Hamilton.
Hamilton Regional Police said officers responded on Thursday at 1 a.m. to a vehicle theft in progress in the east end. Police said a homeowner saw a suspect entering their vehicle in the driveway. He fled on foot as officers arrived on the scene.
After a brief foot chase, police arrested the youth. Among the charges were vehicle theft and failure to comply with a release order.
The vehicle was recovered at the scene.
Police continue to investigate and are searching for occupants of a black Honda Civic that fled the area during the incident.