Male Arrested After Drug and Firearm Investigation

A 28-year-old male has been arrested as the result a drug and firearm investigation in Oshawa.

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, members of the DRPS Gun and Gang Enforcement Unit concluded a drug trafficking and firearm investigation. The suspect was under investigation for drug trafficking and believed to be in possession of illegal firearms.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. the suspect was stopped by police in his vehicle in the area of Clements Road West and Harwood Avenue South in Ajax. The suspect was arrested and Criminal Code/Controlled Drugs and Substances search warrants were executed on the vehicle and a residence in the area of Marland Avenue and Montrave Avenue.

Police seized a loaded handgun with an overcapacity magazine and a quantity of drugs, including over 360 grams of cocaine and 110 grams of MDMA.

 Cody BROWNING-CHURCHILL, age 28, of Oshawa is charged with numerous offences, including: Possess Schedule I Substance for Trafficking x2 (cocaine; methamphetamine); Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm Knowing its possession is not authorized; Possess Prohibited Device Knowing its possession is not authorized and Occupy Motor Vehicle with Restricted/Prohibited Firearm.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Gun and Gan Enforcement Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5800.

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.

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