CRIME SCENE: Accused Peel fireworks fiend busted in Saskatchewan

Darbara Mann, 50, is wanted for allegedly blasting three police stations in Peel Region with fireworks on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

A man suspected of blasting fireworks at three Peel Regional Police stations has been busted in Saskatchewan.

According to cops, Darbara Mann, 50, was nabbed by the RCMP on Friday.

In addition, once Mann was named as a suspect and police issued a warrant for his arrest, he allegedly uttered threats in a trio of phone calls to Peel cops. He is charged with three counts of mischief, three counts of uttering threats and one count of flight from police. He is expected to be returned to Peel Region to face charges.

Anyone with information can call investigators at 905-453–2121, ext. 1233, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

HAMILTON COPS PINCH SUSPECT IN VIOLENT BREAK-AND-ENTER

Hamilton Police have arrested a third suspect in connection to a Stoney Creek car wash break-and-enter that seriously injured one of the witnesses.

On Feb. 5, around 7 a.m., cops received a number of calls reporting that a pickup truck had been driven into the Ezee Clean Car Wash severely injuring one person.

Now, detectives have arrested a third suspect, Louis Lavont Alexander, 55, of Hamilton. He is charged with break-and-enter, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and arson.

Due to the nature of the witness’s injuries, the Homicide Unit is investigating. If you have information, call Det. Robert DiIanni at 905-546-3836.

NIAGARA DETECTIVES SEIZE FENTANYL, GUNS

Niagara Regional Police detectives have arrested two men in connection with a drug trafficking operation officers busted on Friday.

Executing two search warrants, cops allegedly recovered one loaded handgun, 327 grams of suspected fentanyl and 31.6 grams of suspected cocaine. The combined estimated street value of the drugs is $39,000.

Cops in Niagara Region arrested two men and allegedly recovered this loaded handgun along with an assortment of drugs on Friday, March 17, 2023.

In addition, detectives also allegedly seized $748.40 believed to have been acquired through the proceeds of crime.

Charged with a slew of drug and gun crimes are Matthew Stewart, 23, of Mississauga, and Brett Michael Jeremy McLaren, 31, of Niagara Falls. Stewart is also charged with failure to comply with release and probation orders.