Male Arrested Following Firearm Investigation in Pickering (1)
A male is facing charges following a firearm investigation in Pickering.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation, in the area of Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road, where the suspect is alleged to have pointed a firearm at the victim.
The victim did not suffer any physical injuries. The suspect and victim are known to each other.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, investigators with the West Crime Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Thorold. Officers located and seized a handgun, and two rifles. The suspect was located a short distance away and taken into custody without incident.
Dan Jorell TUGADE, age 45 from Thorold is charged with: Point Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2, Occupy Vehicle with Firearm, and Careless Storage of Firearm.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Best of the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.
To share information anonymously, please contact DRPS Intelligence Services directly at 905-579-1520 ext. 5802 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with voicemail available after hours). You can also email at info@drps.ca.
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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