Handgun Seized in A Stolen Vehicle in Pickering

Police seized a firearm after a vehicle stop in Pickering.

On Thursday, March 13, 2025 at approximately 6:20 a.m., members of West Division were dispatched to the area of Skyridge Boulevard and Sapphire Drive for a vehicle blocking a driveway. Officers arrived and located a male sleeping in the driver seat of the vehicle.  Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen. The male suspect was placed in custody without incident. During search of the vehicle, a loaded firearm with ammunition was seized.

Prayer OSAKPEMWEHUAN, age 21, of Sutton is charged with multiple offences, including: Posses Loaded Regulated Firearm; Posses Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority; Possess Firearm Obtained By Crime and Possess Firearm Etc. While Prohibited x2.

He was held for bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Ponrajah of West Division at 905-579-1520 ext 2426.

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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