Male Armed with Handgun Flees Traffic Stop in Whitby

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a male armed with a handgun who fled from a traffic stop in Whitby.

On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., members of Central West Division initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle while on proactive patrol in the area of Brock Street and Dundas Street.  While speaking with the driver, officers observed a firearm under the front passenger seat.  Officers demanded the driver exit the car before the vehicle fled the traffic stop.  Police engaged in a brief pursuit but discontinued a short distance later.

Paul Andres FERNANDEZ, age 27 from Ajax is wanted for numerous charges including: Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Flight from Peace Officer, and Obstruct Peace Officer.

Anyone who has cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, knows the location of the suspect, or has any information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Thomas or Cst. Ouderkirk of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2446 or 2090.

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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