40 h. ago California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state lawmakers have passed legislation that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces while carrying out operations, a response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles. But even if the governor signs the measure into law, it’s unclear whether the state could enforce it on the federal agents […]

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41 h. ago Teen, 14, charged after imitation firearm brought to Sherwood Park high school

A 14-year-old is facing charges after police seized an imitation firearm from a Sherwood Park high school Thursday. Strathcona County RCMP issued a news release just after 2 p.m. Thursday advising of a heavy police presence at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School after officers received a firearms complaint. One person was taken into custody, and […]

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4 d. ago Police seize $14K in drugs, imitation firearms in raids; three charged

Police said they found $2,110 in cash, imitation firearms, digital scales, packaging material and a cellphone valued at $1,650.

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9 d. ago Brampton man, 24, charged after viral ‘careless’ use of firearms incidents in Muskoka

A 24-year-old Brampton man has been charged after videos circulating on social media showed a group of men firing various weapons with seemingly reckless abandon in Muskoka. Bracebridge OPP announced the arrest of Gurkanwal Singh, who is charged with two counts of careless use of a firearm. Police said firearms and a firearms licence were […]

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2 w. ago Two charged as loaded handgun, drugs seized in London home raid: Police

A man faces multiple firearm- and drug-related charges, police said.

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2 w. ago London man faces 8 firearm charges after gunshot in Old South: Police

This is the 15th case of gunfire in the city this year.

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2 w. ago London man faces firearms charges after stolen bike found: Police

A search of a duffle bag turned up break-in tools and an unloaded firearm, police said.

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2 w. ago 3 men charged by Toronto Police in drug trafficking, firearm probe

Two Toronto men and an American man face numerous charges after a Toronto Police drug trafficking and firearm investigation. On Saturday, cops were conducting enforcement in the Weston and Bradstock Rds. area in relation to community complaints of drug dealing when it’s alleged officers observed the three people engaged in drug trafficking and arrested them. […]

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2 w. ago Toronto man with lifetime ban facing more firearms charges after traffic stop

A 32-year-old Toronto man who was already banned for life from possessing a firearm is facing additional weapons charges after a traffic stop earlier this month in Brampton. Peel Regional Police said they stopped a vehicle Aug. 15 near Williams Parkway and Kennedy Rd. and allegedly located a loaded firearm and suspected drugs during the […]

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton man sought for allegedly violating parole with firearm

Peel Regional Police are seeking help from the public in locating a man in alleged violation of his parole and for firearms offences. Shaquane Kevin Stewart, 25, of Brampton, was convicted of prior firearms charges and sentenced to a period behind bars. After serving part of his sentence, he was released to serve the remainder […]

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