A 31-year-old Ottawa man faces 12 charges, including assaulting a peace officer, following a traffic stop in Vaughan. Read More
A 31-year-old Ottawa man faces 12 charges, including assaulting a peace officer, following a traffic stop in Vaughan. York Regional Police said they were on patrol last Saturday around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Steeles Ave. W. and Hwy. 400 when they initiated the stop. Cops said while speaking with the driver, they observed
A 31-year-old Ottawa man faces 12 charges, including assaulting a peace officer, following a traffic stop in Vaughan.
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York Regional Police said they were on patrol last Saturday around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Steeles Ave. W. and Hwy. 400 when they initiated the stop.
Cops said while speaking with the driver, they observed cannabis “readily available” and, as a result, searched the vehicle and occupants.
Police said a male passenger exited the vehicle and, while being searched, he allegedly began to resist, assaulted an officer and attempted to flee but he was located and arrested.
Authorities said with the assistance of the canine unit, a loaded firearm was also located nearby.
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James Shayeed faces 10 firearm-related offences including possess firearm while prohibited, and one count each of resisting arrest and the aforementioned assaulting a peace officer.
The driver of the vehicle was charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Cannabis Control Act.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS or at 1800222tips.com.
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