Brampton traffic stop leads to firearm, drug charges for Burlington man
Published May 9, 2024 at 8:05 pm
A traffic stop in Brampton lead to numerous firearm-related and drug charges for a Burlington man.
Peel Regional Police officers were conducting a traffic stop in the area of Kennedy Rd. and Clarence St. last Friday (May 3) when an inspection of a vehicle led police to locating a loaded Tarus G2 9mm firearm.
The driver was arrested and charged with numerous firearms offences.
Dy’Quan Young, 21, of Burlington, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was an unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a firearm, etc. contrary to order
- Tampering with serial number of firearm
- Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (fentanyl)
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Driving with a hand-held communication device
- Driving vehicle with cannabis readily available
Dy’Quan was held for bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121, ext. 3504. Information can also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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