Handgun Seized During Traffic Stop in Pickering

Two males have been arrested after a firearm was located in their vehicle during a traffic stop in Pickering.

On Saturday, August 3, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Quick Response Team (QRT) initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area of Bayly Street and Brock Road.  The driver of the car was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, and was taken into custody without incident.  A search of the vehicle located a firearm in a bag near the driver’s seat.  The passenger was subsequently also taken into custody without incident.

Kendall MANDLEY-BYER, age 27 from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm No Licence, Possession Contrary to Order, and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Andrew THORNE, age 25 from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm No Licence, Possession Contrary to Order, Disobeying Order of Court, and Fail to Comply with Release Order x2.

Both were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Ouderkirk or Cst. Lusty at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2090 or 2409.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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