Police Seize Firearm at Pickering Casino Hotel

A female is in custody after a firearm was located in a hotel room in Pickering.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 3:35 p.m., members of West Division responded to a call at the Pickering Casino Hotel located at 888 Durham Live Avenue. Hotel staff called police to report that they had located a firearm in one of the hotel rooms.

Investigation led to the identification of two suspects who were guests of the hotel.

On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., members of the West Division Criminal Investigative Branch executed a Criminal Code search warrant. A M4A1 Carbine and a fully loaded magazine were seized. 

One of the suspects was arrested without incident. A second male suspect remains outstanding. A warrant for his arrest is being sought.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Kenya CHAMBERS, age 21 of Ajax is charged with numerous offences including: Unauthorized Possession Of A Firearm; Unauthorized Possession Of A Firearm Knowing It Is Unauthorized; Possess Loaded Prohibited Or Restricted Firearm and Use/Handle/Store Firearm, Etc. Carelessly 

She was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Middegaal of the West Division Criminal Investigative Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3820.

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.

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