A 27-year-old man has been arrested and a loaded firearm seized following a traffic stop in Markham.
Officers received a report of an impaired driver travelling in a white Acura in the area of Copper Creek Drive and Ninth Line on Monday, Jan. 9 at about 11:55 p.m., according to York Regional Police.
Officers on patrol located the vehicle, police said, resulting in the driver's arrest. Officer found a loaded handgun in his coat, police said.
Praveen Rajenthiran, 27, of Ajax faces nine charges, including impaired over 80 mgs of alcohol per 100 mls of blood, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, carry a concealed weapon, along with other firearm-related offences.
If you see dangerous driving or behaviours on the road that could jeopardize the safety of motorists and pedestrians, you are encouraged to call 911.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online.
