Caledon OPP have arrested two individuals following the recovery of a firearm in Caledon.
On Saturday January 6th at approximately 7:00 p.m.,
Officers were dispatched to a two-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.
A 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.
