Officers from Peel Regional Police’s Strategic Tactical Enforcement Policing (S.T.E.P) team have arrested two individuals and seized a loaded firearm and prohibited weapon following a proactive traffic investigation in the City of Mississauga.
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, S.T.E.P officers were conducting a routine patrol in the area of Derry Road East and Torbram Road, when they attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled the scene, prompting a detailed investigation.
As a result of continued efforts, on Monday, March 24, 2025, police arrested Maurice Glasgow-Oliver (34) and Rosa Santillan (32), both residents of Pickering, Ontario. During the arrest, officers seized a loaded Springfield XD (.45 Cal) handgun and a set of brass knuckles.
Maurice Glasgow-Oliver has been charged with the following:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition ×2
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device
- Possession of Firearm Contrary to Order ×2
- Possession of Weapon
- Flight from Police
Rosa Santillan has been charged with:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Both accused were held in custody and appeared for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.