Durham Regional Police say a man is facing charges after a firearm investigation in Pickering. Police say that on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation in the area of Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road, where the suspect is alleged to have pointed a firearm at the victim. The victim did not suffer any physical injuries, and police say the suspect and victim are known to each other.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, investigators with the West Crime Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Thorold. Officers located and seized a handgun and two rifles, police say. The suspect was located a short distance away and taken into custody without incident.
Dan Jorell Tugade, 45, of Thorold, is charged with pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, occupying a vehicle with a firearm, and careless storage of a firearm. He was held for a bail hearing.
The allegations have not been proven in court. Police are asking anyone with cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage, or other information about the incident, to contact Det. Best of the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1905.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Nov 12, 2026, 12:09 p.m.
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- drps.ca
