Two Toronto residents are facing firearm and drug charges after fleeing from police in Whitby Friday.
A third suspect remains outstanding.
Durham Police were conducting proactive patrols near Paisley Court and Consumers Drive just after 2 a.m. on April 4 when they attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle did not comply and collided with the cruiser before the three occupants fled on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, two of the suspects were caught a short distance from the scene and taken into custody.
A loaded firearm with an overcapacity magazine was seized along with additional ammunition and a magazine. One of the suspects was also wearing a body armor vest when taken into custody. A quantity of drugs and Canadian currency was also seized.
Shurron Simon, 18, is charged with five weapons charges, trafficking in morphine, obstruct police and resist arrest.
Kaivon McKenzie, 24, from Toronto is charged with …