Toronto police have arrested a man and a woman following a traffic stop in Regent Park that led to the seizure of a loaded handgun, cocaine, and cash. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 9, 2026, around 12:10 a.m.
Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Discovery
Officers from 51 Division's Primary Response Unit were conducting general patrol near Dundas Street East and Sackville Street, east of Parliament Street, when they initiated an investigation concerning a vehicle and its occupants, according to a police statement released Saturday.
During the investigation, a loaded firearm was located and seized. Subsequently, police obtained and executed search warrants under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Additional Seizures and Charges
The search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a quantity of cocaine and a quantity of cash. Dakari Dawkins, 30, and Kiesha Schell-Pink, 30, both residents of Toronto, were arrested at the scene.
Dawkins faces multiple charges, including driving while suspended, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, careless handling of a firearm and ammunition, occupying a vehicle with a firearm, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, possession of a schedule I substance for trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000.
Schell-Pink faces similar charges, including possession of a firearm without a license, possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, careless handling of a firearm and ammunition, occupying a vehicle with a firearm, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, possession of a schedule I substance for trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000.
Police Appeal for Information
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-5100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
