Arrest Leads to the Seizure of a Firearm

The arrest of a violent offender wanted for failing to comply with his release order has resulted in the seizure of a firearm in Ajax.

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, members Central East Criminal Investigation Branch concluded Project Ruins, an investigation into a violent offender. With the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, officers executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in the area of Rossland Road West and Marsh Lane. The suspect was arrested without incident. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of a firearm and an overcapacity magazine.

Sheldon EMMANUEL, age 29, of Ajax is charged with multiple offences, including: Possess Prohibited or Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License, Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm, Careless Storage of Firearm, Possess Firearm While Prohibited and Fail to Comply.

At the time of his arrest, EMMANUEL was wanted for Fail to Comply x 2 and on a bench warrant for Failing to Return to Court.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Lisi of the Central East Division Criminal Investigation Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2769.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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