Concealed Firearm Located During Impaired Arrest

A concealed firearm was located tucked into a male’s sock and pantleg after he was arrested for impaired operation of a vehicle.

On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at approximately 12:15 a.m., members of Central East Division observed a motor vehicle that appeared to have collided with a hydro pole in the area of Mary Street North and Adelaide Avenue East in Oshawa.  Officers approached the vehicle and observed a male in the driver’s seat.  The male was assisted out of the vehicle and treated for minor injuries.  The male appeared to be impaired by alcohol and was arrested .  A search of the male revealed a concealed firearm in the male’s  pantleg and sock.  The firearm was safely removed and seized by police.

Nicholas RAMPERSAUD, age 24 from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Exceed Blood Alcohol Level, Unlicenced Person Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Carry Concealed Weapon, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, and Possess a Firearm Knowing the Serial number has been Tampered with. 

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact the Cst. Crichton of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3019.

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 $2,000 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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