Loaded Firearm Located – 2 Arrested – Names Released

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On December 14, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m. members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of two individuals in possession of a firearm in the area of Industrial Drive in Comber, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Officers attended the area and an investigation was initiated. A loaded firearm was recovered. As a result, two individuals were arrested and charged with multiple offences.

Malaik ALLEN, 25-year-old resident of Whitby was charged with:

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

·        Failure to comply with undertaking

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

·        Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·        Possession of Prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·        Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Elijah SANDY, 26-year-old resident of Whitby was charged with:

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Failure to comply with undertaking

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

·        Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·        Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·        Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition

·        Possession of Prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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