On March 5, 2026, just before 2:00 p.m., officers from the Traffic Division were proactively policing in the West End neighbourhood when they noticed a taxicab travelling westbound on Logan Avenue. A male passenger in the rear of the taxicab was observed to be leaning outside of the window, not wearing their seatbelt, and yelling at a pedestrian at a bus stop.
A traffic stop resulted in officers locating a .22 calibre handgun on one man and a sawed-off shot gun on the other man. One of the men also produced false identification. Both men were arrested without incident, and both firearms were seized by police.
Andrew Shayne GUINTO, (36), has been charged with the following:
- Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of an Identity Document
- Warrant – Apprehension and Suspension of Parole/Statutory Release
- Warrant – Unlawfully at Large
Charles Roger KNOTT, (32), has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking
Both men were detained in custody.