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Firearm Recovered during Impaired Investigation

York Regional Police has seized a loaded firearm and charged a man with multiple offences after an impaired operation investigation in the City of Vaughan.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers received a call to service for an impaired driver in the area of Martingrove and Roysun Roads. Officers located the vehicle at a red light with the driver unresponsive behind the wheel. Officers boxed in the vehicle and the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

The driver and vehicle were searched and a loaded firearm was seized.

Charged:

  • Cesar SOTO RIVERA, 29, of the City of Toronto

Charges

  • Impaired Operation - Alcohol
  • Impaired Operation - BAC 80 Plus
  • Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
  • Careless Storage of Firearm
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Knowing its Possession is Prohibited
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle


Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal, or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry today.

Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
                    25-201706
                    June 23, 2025

 

SOURCE www.yrp.ca

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