A man is facing multiple gun and drug charges after an early morning traffic stop in Oakville.

 On November 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 am, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers witnessed a vehicle driving at extreme speeds as it exited the QEW at Royal Windsor Drive.

 The vehicle entered the Ford Assembly Plant where a traffic stop was conducted by HRPS officers.

 The male was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic firearm and drugs including cocaine and fentanyl.

 As a result of the investigation the lone male driver, 27-year-old, Dejaun Gibbs of Toronto was charged with the following:

  •          Dangerous Operation
  •          Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  •          Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  •          Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition
  •          Carry Concealed Weapon
  •          Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  •          Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
  •          Possession of Firearm, Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (2 counts)
  •          Fail to Comply -Being on a Release Order
  •          Possession for the Purpose - Schedule 1 – Cocaine
  •          Possession for the Purpose - Schedule 1 – Fentanyl

 Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

At the time of his arrest, Gibbs was on a Release Order with conditions not to possess any weapons.

 Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

 Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

 Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca