Weapons and drugs seized after impaired driving arrest in Whitby
Published October 7, 2024 at 9:12 pm
Durham Regional Police seized numerous drugs and weapons from a vehicle after pulling over a 30-year-old Ajax man for allegedly driving impaired in Whitby.
Police initiated a traffic stop around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday near Brock Street South And Arthur Street.
“While speaking to the driver, officers observed signs of impairment,” police said. “The driver was taken into custody for impaired operation without incident.”
Police say during a search of the vehicle they discovered a replica firearm, a prohibited spring-loaded knife and a quantity of drugs.
Deshaun Delano Goss, 30, of Ajax, has been charged with:
- impaired operation, possess schedule I substance for trafficking (cocaine) and possess
- prohibited/restricted weapon
Goss was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Constable Kowalski or Constable Arafat of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520, extension 2421 or 2943.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
