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CTV News
19 hours ago
- CTV News
'Very, very disturbing': Teens face 73 charges after assault rifles seized at Etobicoke traffic stop
Video 23 Division Superintendent Ron Taverner says it's 'very, very disturbing' that three teens were allegedly driving around with AK-47 and AR-style assault rifles.
Toronto Sun
21 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
'IT'S OUTRAGEOUS': 3 youths on bail for weapons charges face 73 new charges in Toronto
Toronto police seized this AK-Mini Assault Rifle on June 26 while chasing four suspects in a car that eventually crashed. Photo by Toronto Police A veteran Toronto cop says the time for bail reform is now, calling the latest worrisome example 'outrageous.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Earlier this week, dozens of charges were laid against three youths — aged 15, 16, and 17, and all on bail for previous weapons charges — following the seizure of high-powered firearms as part of an attempted vehicle stop in Etobicoke. 'It's outrageous that young people or adults that have firearms (charges) are released on bail,' said Toronto Police Supt. Ron Taverner in an interview with the Toronto Sun on Friday. 'We're talking about public safety. These people are already facing charges. They should be some kind of stricter bail conditions. It's about being held accountable. And when we look at this particular case, we have three young people that are already out on bail that obviously aren't abiding by the bail conditions that they have so what does that say about the system? It says it's not working.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. An AR Assault Rifle that was seized after Toronto police were chasing four suspects in a vehicle on Thursday night in Etobicoke. TORONTO POLICE HANDOUT Photo by Toronto Police Toronto Police said on Wednesday at 11:11 p.m., they attempted to stop a vehicle operating without headlights in the area of Islington Ave. and Dixon Rd. It's alleged that the vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed before the driver lost control and crashed into a tree and four occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot. It's further alleged the officers located an AK-47 (Micro) assault rifle inside the vehicle, loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition, and an AR-style assault rifle loaded with 31 rounds of ammunition on the ground beside the vehicle. Three suspects were located in the area. It's alleged one of the accused was found to be carrying a loaded handgun with 30 rounds of ammunition. They were arrested a short time later and the fourth remains outstanding. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It is further alleged the vehicle had been reported stolen and, during a subsequent search of the vehicle, a second handgun was found concealed inside. One youth, 17, faces 27 charges, 24 of which are firearm-related, and the others are including fail to comply – release order, breach of probation and possess property or thing obtained by crime within Canada exceeding $5000. Another youth, 16, also faces 27 charges, including 24 that are firearm-related and two counts of fail to comply with release order and possess property or thing obtained by crime within Canada / exceeding $5000. And finally a third youth, 15, faces 19 charges, 18 of which are firearm-related and one of possess property or thing obtained by crime within Canada / exceeding $5,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2300, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Music Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors
