Loaded handgun found in Brampton leads to charges for St. Catherines man
Published June 9, 2023 at 12:29 pm
Firearms, cannabis and multiple other charges have been laid against a St. Catherines man who police say was found with a loaded handgun in Brampton.
Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday (June 7), Peel Regional Police say officers were investigating a vehicle in the area of Bramalea Rd. and Larkspur Rd. in Brampton.
A loaded .40 calibre handgun was seized by officers and a 20-year-old man from St. Catherines was arrested, police said.
Malcolm Alleyne-Pinnock was charged by police with seven offences including unauthorized possession of a firearm, drive vehicle with cannabis readily available, and drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, police said. None of the allegations have been proven in court.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Peel Regional Police by calling 905-453-2121 ext. 2133. You can also leave tips anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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