Two Suspects Arrested After Firearm Pointed at Victim in Whitby

Two suspects have been arrested after a search warrant led to multiple firearms seized.

 On Friday, November 1, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m.. members from Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Brock Street North and Rossland Road East in Whitby. The victim had been at a nearby shopping plaza when he was followed home by a male in a red GMC SUV. The victim attempted to lose the SUV, but again saw the suspect when parking in his driveway. The victim remained in his vehicle and the suspect pointed a handgun out the passenger window at the victim. The suspect then fled the area.

Members of Central West Division were able to quickly identify the vehicle and associated suspects. With the assistance of drones, officers located the vehicle at the suspect’s residence in the area of Centre Street North and Rossland Road East, in Whitby.

Members of Central West Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Tactical Support Unit executed a search warrant on the residence and arrested two suspects, seizing multiple firearms and ammunition.

 Anthony Maguire, age 27, of Whitby is charged with: Pointing a Firearm; Possession of Weapons Dangerous; Possess Firearm Without Holding a Licence x5; Use/Handle/Store Ammunition Carelessly x2 and Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm.

Zachary COUSINEAU, age 26, of Whitby is charged with: Possess Firearm Without Holding a Licence x5; Use/Handle/Store Ammunition Carelessly and Possess Firearm While Prohibited.

They were both held for bail.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Knowler of the Central West Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3989.

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.

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