BPS arrest man with loaded firearm after disturbance

June 5, 2025

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Officers with the Brantford Police Service arrested a 25-year-old Toronto man with a loaded, restricted firearm after a disturbance was reported at an Icomm Drive skate park, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

No injuries were reported as a result of the disturbance.

The accused refused to identify himself to police. Investigation determined that the accused was also found to be wanted by a neighbouring police jurisdiction and was in violation of a number of judicial prohibition orders.

As a result, a 25-year-old man from Toronto was arrested at the scene, and stands charged with the following charges:

• Unauthorized possession of firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• Carry concealed weapon
• Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
• Careless storage of firearm
• Probation order non-compliance
• Firearm or weapon: Possession contrary to prohibition order
• Failure to comply with judicial release/non-comm order – release order
• Obstruct peace officer

 The accused held for a bail hearing.

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