Two men in their twenties, including one linked to a criminal environment, were arrested Thursday evening. A loaded firearm was found in the vehicle of the suspects, who face multiple charges.
Posted at 3:09 p.m.
Updated at 6:16 p.m.
Abigael Joseph, 21, and Gepherson Léopaul Jean-Baptiste, 22, were arrested Thursday around 5 p.m. by officers from the Équinoxe squad.
Arrested at the wheel of a vehicle, Joseph would have provided a false identity to the police before trying to flee, without success. He was then targeted by an arrest warrant, according to two sources.
The young man linked to the middle would have quickly handed a men’s bag to Jean-Baptiste, the occupant of the passenger seat.
According to our information, the purse concealed a loaded 9mm type polymer firearm.
Abigael Joseph faces charges of possession of a firearm, breach of condition, obstructing police work and personation.
His sidekick must appear during the day for possession of a firearm and obstructing the work of the police.
Anyone who has information about this event or in connection with recent events can communicate confidentially on the Info Line at 450 662-INFO (4636) or dial 911 and mention file LVL 220 120-074.
This article has been modified after inaccurate information was found there. One of the people mentioned there was associated with a street gang. However, the police source on the basis of this information would have been mistaken. Our apologies.