Five Youth Charged After Firearms Seized in Whitby Collision

Five youth are facing charges after two firearms and prohibited magazines were seized following a collision in Whitby.

On Monday, August 12, 2024, members of Central West Division initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle near Winchester Road West and Thornton Road North. The vehicle did not stop for police and fled the area. Police did not pursue the vehicle. Shortly after, the vehicle was found in a ditch after a collision. Two firearms with prohibited extended magazines were recovered from the vehicle and its occupants.

Three occupants were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries. A fourth occupant was taken to a Toronto trauma centre for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate. DRPS is cooperating with the SIU and cannot release further details.

The five youth face charges including: Flight from Peace Officer, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Possess Prohibited Ammunition, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Drive Motor Vehicle No Licence, Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle, Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance, Possession Contrary to Order, and Fail to Comply with Release Order.