Male Facing Charges After Loaded Firearm, Drugs and Cash Seized

One male is facing charges following the execution of a search warrant.

On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., members of the Durham Regional Police Service concluded an investigation which resulted in a Criminal Code search warrant being executed at a residence in Markham.  Officers seized a loaded handgun, more than 1,000 grams of fentanyl, a large quantity of cocaine and crystal methamphetamine as well as $100,000 in cash.  

Jai’Lyn MITCHELL-CHARLES, age 25 of Markham is charged with several offences including: Possession of a Loaded Restricted / Prohibited Firearm; Possession of a Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has been Tampered with; Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted / Prohibited Firearm Knowing it’s Unauthorized; Possession of a Prohibited Device x3; Possession Contrary to Order; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine); Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl); Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine) 

He was held for a bail hearing. 

At the time of the accused’s arrest he was on parole for firearm related offences, highlighting a troubling past of recidivism.  

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Chambers of the Offender Management Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x 5357 .

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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