Police Charge Vaughan Man Who Fired Gun to Thwart Lamborghini Theft
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A man who fired a gun at five suspects attempting to steal a Lamborghini from a Vaughan, Ont., driveway has been charged, police say.
York Regional Police responded to a call at Pine Heights Drive, near Major MacKenzie Drive West and Highway 400, at 4 a.m. on June 12, following a report of a vehicle theft in progress.
The sound of a gunshot was heard by an emergency dispatcher who was on the phone with a caller reporting the attempted theft, Const. James Dickson told reporters during a June 12 press conference. He did not say who was speaking to the 911 dispatcher.
Officers arrested four suspects after arriving on scene, he said. Three adults and one youth were taken into custody for allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle and one suspect remains outstanding.
The 35-year-old male resident was also arrested in connection with the gunshot, Dickson said, adding that the shot did not result in any injuries.
The resident is facing four firearm-related charges, including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
“We cannot stress enough that using a firearm in a residential neighbourhood is incredibly dangerous,” Dickson said.
He said police have determined that use of a firearm was an inappropriate choice.
“It’s very fortunate in this case that nobody was hurt, but we always are saying, immediately, call 911, don’t put yourself in harm’s way, and prioritize your personal safety,” he said. “Defending yourself is entirely based on what’s proportional and what’s reasonable.”
Three adult males are facing charges of attempted break and enter, attempted vehicle theft, disguise with intent and possession of property over $5,000 obtained by a crime, police said in a June 12 press release.
Charged are Brampton resident Moses Newton Larmond, 20, Toronto resident Troy Boca Peart, 20, and Mississauga resident Nana-Yaw Kwarten, 22, who is also facing breach of probation charges.
Kwarten was linked to an organized crime network based in Brampton and Mississauga last year when he was charged as part of “Project Warlock,” an investigation by Peel Regional Police that saw 18 suspects arrested. Police said the organized crime network was based in Brampton and Mississauga and was linked to cases of home invasions, armed robberies, and vehicle thefts throughout the region.
A 16-year-old boy from Pickering has also been charged in the attempted theft, but cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Police said he was out on bail for multiple outstanding charges at the time of the incident. Continue…