Four Arrested Following Guns and Gangs Investigation

Two males and two females are facing charges following a Guns and Gangs investigation.

On Friday, July 17, 2026, investigators with the DRPS Guns and Gangs Unit concluded an investigation into a male believed to be in possession of a firearm and involved in drug trafficking.

The suspect and a female were located in a vehicle in Ajax and taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle found over 3 kg of suspected fentanyl.

Investigators, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Unit, later executed a search warrant at a residence in Pickering. A second female was located in the residence and taken into custody without incident. 

A loaded firearm with prohibited overcapacity magazine and a replica Uzi firearm were located in the residence. The loaded firearm was confirmed stolen from Georgia, USA.

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, a fourth outstanding suspect turned himself into police.

Jaelin Jared GAMBLE, age 25 from Pickering is charged with: Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl). 

Natasha Marie ROTTA, age 32 from Ajax is charged with: Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl).

Allyson Mae ADAMS, age 27 from Pickering is charged with: Possess Firearm Obtained by Crime, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm – No Licence, and Possess Loaded Firearm, Possess Prohibited Device.

Isaiah Derrick ADAMS, age 25 from Pickering is charged with: Possess Firearm Obtained by Crime, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm – No Licence, and Possess Loaded Firearm, Possess Prohibited Device.

All were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5800.

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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