Toronto teens arrested; handgun and fentanyl seized

April 3, 2025

Two southern Ontario youth face multiple weapons and drug charges after being arrested.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit were dispatched to the 1100 block of Donald Street East on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 2, after receiving reports that two individuals were unwanted in a residence and refusing to leave.

 

Responding officers received information that the suspects were in possession of drugs and a firearm.

 

Officers with Primary Response, the Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit, the Intelligence Unit, and Forensic Identification Unit were also involved in the response.

 

One suspect was observed leaving the residence and attempted to flee before being arrested after a brief foot chase. A second individual was located within the residence and was arrested.

 

A loaded handgun was located within the residence. Officers also seized quantities of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, along with cash.

 

A 15-year-old male from Toronto and a 14-year-old male from Toronto are charged with the following:

•             Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

•             Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

•             Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

•             Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

•             Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

•             Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime

•             Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

•             Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)

•             Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)

•             Unlawfully in a Dwelling

 

The identities of the accused cannot be disclosed in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

 

The accused appeared in court on Thursday and have been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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