Gun and drugs seized as Toronto man charged in Mississauga nightclub altercation

A Toronto man is facing numerous weapons and other charges after an early morning altercation at a bar in Mississauga’s east end in late April.

Peel Regional Police said in a news release issued Friday afternoon they made the arrest at an address in Toronto on May 28. A handgun and some drugs were seized by officers at the time.

The man has been charged in connection with an incident that took place at a “licensed premise” in the area of Dixie Road and Eglinton Avenue on Saturday, April 27 at about 1:30 a.m.

According to investigators, the altercation took place between a man and one other person. The man, who fled the area before responding officers showed up, was believed to have been armed with a handgun at the time, police said.

Tyvel Brewster-Peters, 26, of Toronto, is charged with:

• occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm (two counts)
• knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm (two counts)
• possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (two counts)
• disguise with intent
• carrying concealed weapon
• obstruct peace officer
• possession of opioid

He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.