Police make arrest in connection to hit-and-run in Mississauga
Published October 20, 2020 at 3:17 am
Peel Regional Police (PRP) has made an arrest in connection to a hit-and-run in Mississauga.
Yesterday afternoon (October 18), PRP was called to the area of Eglinton Avenue and Kennedy Road in connection to a hit-and-run.
After a brief investigation, officers located the car and driver, and found and seized a revolver and ammunition.
Twenty-year-old Tyrone Samuels was charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Operation While Impaired
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Samuels was held pending a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice today (October 19), in the City of Brampton.
The investigation is still on-going, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453–2121 extension 1233.
Additionally, information may be provided anonymously to Peel Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting their website.
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