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Five people charged after loaded gun found in Brampton traffic stop

During the interaction, the vehicle allegedly struck two police cruisers before fleeing and striking a hydro pole a short distance away, causing downed hydro wires and significant road closures

Peel Regional Police have charged two men - one bound by an existing order - and three women with 16 firearm-related and other offences collectively after a traffic stop in Brampton.
Peel Regional Police have charged two men - one bound by an existing order - and three women with 16 firearm-related and other offences collectively after a traffic stop in Brampton. Photo by Handout /Peel Region police

Weapons prohibition orders don’t seem to be doing the trick.

Peel Regional Police have charged two men – one bound by an existing order – and three women with 16 firearm-related and other offences collectively after a traffic stop in Brampton.

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Officers conducted the stop on Feb. 6 around 3 a.m. near Rutherford Road and Clark Boulevard.

During the interaction, the vehicle allegedly struck two police cruisers before fleeing and striking a hydro pole a short distance away, causing downed hydro wires and significant road closures.

Walter Coreas De La Rosa, 26, of Toronto, was bound by a weapons prohibition order and charged with seven alleged offences including possession of firearm – contrary to order, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police.

Piero Garcia Ravest, 24, of Markham, faces three alleged offences including knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm; while Brittney Homen, 26 of Mississauga, Alana Smitten-Barnett and Sarron Simon, both 22 of no fixed address, face two alleged offences including knowledge of a unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Anyone with any information can contact 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 2233. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.