Multiple Firearms, Drugs, and Cash Seized in Firearm Investigation

Region of Peel – Officers from the 11 Division Community Incident Response Team (CIRT) have charged two individuals with multiple firearms and drug related offences.

On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, CIRT officers with the assistance of our Tactical Unit executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in the area of Lakeshore Road and Hydro Road, in the City of Mississauga.

As a result of the search warrant, investigators seized two loaded firearms, one equipped with an extended magazine, and an auto sear. An auto sear allows a semi-automatic firearm to be converted into one capable of automatic firing with a single, continuous pull of the trigger. Additionally, a quantity of drugs along and a quantity of Canadian currency was seized.

Rain Dunham, a 25-year-old man from Mississauga, was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (X2)
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (X2)                        
• Possession of a Prohibited Device (X2)
• Possession of Firearm Knowing Serial Number Removed/Altered/Defaced
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Proceeds of Crime
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking (X2)

Jayden Hurley, a 24-year-old man from Mississauga, who is currently on bail release for several violent offences, including unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, aggravated assault, and discharge firearm with intent was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (X2)
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (X2)                          
• Possession of a Prohibited Device (X2)
• Possession of Firearm Knowing Serial Number Removed/Altered/Defaced
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Proceeds of Crime
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X2)    

Both individuals were held for bail hearings and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

“This investigation highlights our commitment to keeping our communities safe by removing dangerous and illegal firearms and drugs from the streets of Peel Region. We will continue to hold individuals accountable, and advocate for the necessary reforms to strengthen the bail system and put an end to this ongoing cycle of crime,” said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police.

Anyone with information related to these individuals or this investigation is asked to contact the 11 Division CIRT unit by calling 905-453-2121, Ext 1100.

Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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