Male Arrested for Handgun During Traffic Stop in Whitby

A male was arrested for possessing a handgun during a traffic stop in Whitby.

On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 1:55 a.m., members of Central West Division initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Brock Street North and Wallace Drive.  While speaking with the driver, officers observed an open container of liquor near the driver’s seat. The vehicle was subsequently searched under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, and a handgun was located near the rear seat.  The handgun was seized and the male was taken into custody without incident.

Jason CAMPBELL, age 37 from Whitby is charged with: Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, and Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with 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 $2,000 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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