Two people are facing charges following an early morning interaction with city police officers.
On Monday officers were sent to Banning Street around 5:00 a.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance.
When officers arrived they spoke to everyone who was there.
One person pushed past an officer and ran down the street.
While they ran the suspect attempted to draw a loaded handgun before being arrested.
Meanwhile, another suspect got in a vehicle and drove away nearly hitting an officer in the process.
Officers located the second suspect nearby sleeping behind the wheel, before they placed them under arrest.
As a result, a 27-year-old from Toronto is facing the following charges:
- Assault
- Resisting a peace officer
- Possession of a Schedule I for the purpose of trafficking x2
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Carrying concealed prohibited device of firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
A 29-year-old from Bolton is facing the following charges:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Obstruct peace officer
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Failure to comply with a release order
Both of the accused remain in custody with future court dates.
