A Toronto man wanted for failing to comply with court conditions has been arrested by police after he drove into a ditch in an attempt to flee on Saturday morning, according to York Regional Police.
The man was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit on May 11 at about 7:30 a.m. near Mary and Srigley streets, according to a news release. The suspect exited a residence, entered into a vehicle, and upon seeing police attempted to flee before driving into a ditch a short distance away.
A loaded handgun, suspected cocaine and cash was seized, police said.
Mohammad Moradi, 26, of Toronto is charged with:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possess a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
- Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
- Dangerous operation
- Flight from police
- Fail to comply with release order x4
- Possession for the purpose cocaine
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police District One Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7142, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.