December 18, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Durham Regional Police Service has arrested an alleged impaired driver before locating a firearm in the vehicle in Whitby.
Police said in a news release that on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at around 12:10 a.m., a driver was taken into cusdtody after a member of Festive RIDE team suspected alcohol impairement. This happened in the area of Dundas Street and Brock Street during a traffic stop. During further search, police also located a loaded handgun beside the driver’s seat.
Police have arrested 18-year-old Armaan Ali Osmani of Clarington. He is facing multiple charges including impaired operation of a conveyance-exceed, possession of prohibited/restricted firearm-no license, possess loaded prohibited/restricted firearm, possess prohibited device, occupy motor vehicle with firearm, and novice driver B.A.C above zero. He was in custody for a bail hearing.
Anyone who may have cellphone video, dash-cam recordings, security footage, or any details related to this incident is urged to get in touch with Constable Tait of the Traffic Enforcement Unit by calling 1-888-579-1520, extension 3759. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting information online.
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