Man, teen charged after stolen vehicle, handgun seized during traffic stop: police

Two people have been charged after a firearm and a stolen vehicle were recovered during a traffic stop in Vaughan, police say.

York Regional Police said on Feb. 24, at around 2:43 a.m., officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Cedar Glen Court and Forest Heights Boulevard area.

Police said a vehicle was found with two occupants inside.

According to police, the vehicle had been reported stolen from Toronto.

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Officers said the driver allegedly attempted to flee from officers, but was unsuccessful.

The driver, and female passenger were arrested, police said.

According to police, a loaded handgun was allegedly seized during a search.

Police said 27-year-old Shane Felix from Brampton and a 16-year-old girl from Vaughan have been charged with 12 offences combined.

The charges include dangerous driving, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.