Male Arrested with Loaded Firearm in Whitby

Police have seized a firearm following the arrest of a 37-year-old male in Whitby.

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., members of Central West Division were proactively patrolling the area of Brock Street South and Dunlop Street East when they located a suspicious vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was associated to a male with multiple warrants out for his arrest. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the suspect struck a cruiser and took off.  

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the suspect was arrested with a loaded handgun in the area of Hickory Street and Dundas Street in Whitby.

Bryan YOUNG, age 37, of Pickering, is charged with multiple offences, including: Fail to Comply with Probation x2; Possession Contrary to the Order x3; Drive Motor Vehicle while Suspended x4; Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized and Possess Loaded Prohibited Firearm.

At the time of his arrest, YOUNG, was also wanted with DRPS on warrants, for offences including: Assault x2; Assault with a Weapon; Mischief under $5000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Knowler of Central West Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1815.

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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