Weapons and Drugs Seized After Impaired Arrest in Whitby

A quantity of drugs and weapons have been seized after a male was arrested for impaired driving in Whitby.

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of Central West Division on proactive patrol initiated a traffic stop in the area of Brock Street South and Arthur Street.  While speaking to the driver, officers observed signs of impairment.  The driver was taken into custody for impaired operation without incident.  During a search of the vehicle a replica firearm, a prohibited spring-loaded knife, and a quantity of drugs were seized.

Deshaun Delano GOSS, age 30 from Ajax is charged with: Impaired Operation, Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), and Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Kowalski or Cst. Arafat of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2421 or 2943.

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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