March 4, 2026
RED FM News Desk
Peel Regional Police say that officers with the Community Intervention and Response Team from 22 Division have arrested and charged an 18-year-old Brampton man after a traffic stop for careless driving allegedly led to the discovery of a loaded firearm.
Police say that on Friday, Feb. 27, officers were patrolling the area of Kennedy Road and Clarence Road when they observed a vehicle allegedly speeding and making unsafe lane changes. The vehicle was pulled over, and during the stop, officers conducted a search of the driver under the Cannabis Control Act.
During the search, officers allegedly located a loaded Glock 17 handgun along with a magazine containing 17 rounds of ammunition.
Malachi King-Favours, 18, of Brampton, has been charged with multiple firearm-related offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm present, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of a prohibited device or ammunition knowing its possession was unauthorized. He is also charged with careless driving.
King-Favours was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators with the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233. Anonymous tips can be provided through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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