Durham Regional Police say a firearm and a quantity of drugs were seized after officers conducted a traffic stop in Whitby early Sunday morning.
On Sunday, December 28, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers from the Central West Division were on proactive patrol near Dundas Street and Brock Street South when they observed a vehicle leaving a private parking lot displaying possible signs of impaired driving.
Police stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver. While the driver was producing identification and vehicle documents, officers observed a black handgun inside the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were immediately removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.
A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of drugs and drug paraphernalia, police said.
Charges Laid
Two Toronto men are facing multiple charges:
- Arshia Khatameh, 21, of Toronto, is charged with:
- Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm without a Licence
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited/Restricted Firearm
- Occupying a Motor Vehicle with a Firearm
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Oxycodone)
- Jalen Bailey, 22, of Toronto, faces the same charges.
Both individuals were held for bail hearings, police said.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Cst. Sukhdeo of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Police note that the allegations have not yet been proven in court.
Photo Credits :Durham Regional Police
