Durham police have apprehended four individuals on multiple gun and drug-related charges following a routine vehicle search. The authorities confiscated a loaded firearm, illicit substances, drug paraphernalia, and a sum of cash from the occupants.
On August 17, at approximately 12:20 a.m., law enforcement responded to a reported break-and-enter near Taunton Road West and Cochrane Street.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers engaged with the individuals inside a vehicle, leading to a search after discovering open alcohol. The search revealed a loaded firearm hidden on one of the occupants, along with drugs, drug paraphernalia, and cash.
Among those arrested, Brock Osiris TATE, 33, from Pickering faces charges and is being detained for a bail hearing. Krista SAYER, 38, of no fixed address, Shaun Michael GELSINGER, 37, of Whitby, and Leah Julia HOPPING, 28, of Whitby have also been charged and released on an undertaking.