Toronto’s 43 Division has successfully carried out two major operations—Project Community and Project Springboard—resulting in 48 arrests, 406 criminal charges, and the seizure of 24 firearms. These initiatives were launched in response to a spike in gun violence in the area.

Project Community, which involved collaboration among various police units, led to 18 arrests and 109 charges, along with the recovery of six firearms and three stolen vehicles. Despite these gains, the division continued to face high rates of gun crime, prompting the launch of Project Springboard. This second operation, executed between April and June 2023, resulted in 30 additional arrests, 297 charges, and the seizure of 18 more firearms.

The charges range from illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking to breaches of probation and youth crimes. These operations demonstrate a concerted effort by Toronto police to curb gun violence through targeted actions and community collaboration.

List of Full Names and Charges:

1. Ciyanna Wishart, 18 – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000; Fail to Comply with Release Order.
2. Dylan Getten, 21 – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000; Five counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
3. Tyler Brown, 20 – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000; Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
4. Shafin Mollah, 19 – Unauthorized Possession of Firearm; Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized; Possession of Loaded Regulated Firearm; Fail to Comply Probation; Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition; Possession of Firearm Knowing Defaced Serial Number.
5. Aiden Cadoo, 20 – Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding A Licence and Registration Certificate; Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding A Licence and Registration Certificate; Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm; Alter Serial Number on Firearm.
6. Shawn Walford, 43 – Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under; Possession Proceeds of Crime Over $5000.
7. Kraiden Roach, 35 – Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under; Fail to Comply Undertaking.
8. Robert Irwin, 54 – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under.
9. Stephanie Lockhart, 53 – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under.
10. Crystal Nugapen, 40 – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under.
11. Kimberly Forsyth, 54 – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under.
12. Conrad Kidd, 46 – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under.
13. Kristen Squires, 43 – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I; Possession Proceeds of Crime Under.
14. Elshaday Elshaday, 32 – Possess a Firearm Without Holding a Licence; Careless Storage of a Firearm; Careless Storage of Ammunition; Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Weapon Knowing Possession Prohibited; 12 counts of Possession of a Schedule I – Substance for Trafficking; Possess Proceeds of Crime/Exceeding $5000.
15. Yeheya Juhar, 29 – Same as Elshaday Elshaday.
16. Jessica Jackman, 35 – Same as Elshaday Elshaday.
17. Adebowale Ajibade, 22 – Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm; Possession Prohibited/Restricted Weapon Knowing Possession Unauthorized; Possession Prohibited Device Knowing Possession Unauthorized; Possession of A Loaded Prohibited Or Restricted Firearm; Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device.
18. Michael Lauder, 25 – Assault; Discharge Firearm – Reckless to Life/Safety of Another Person; Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted Firearm; Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized; Possess Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority; Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition; Possess Firearm While Prohibited; two counts of Breach Probation.
19. Bryan Douse, 32 – Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking; Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm; Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized; Careless Storage of a Firearm; Careless Storage of Ammunition; Possession of Proceeds of Crime.
20. Lathisha Grey, 23 – Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.
21. Joshua Taylor, 22 – Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm; Possess Firearm Without Holding a Licence; Careless Storage of a Firearm; Possession for Use in Trafficking of Schedule I Substance; Possess Proceeds of Crime Under $5000; Robbery with a Firearm; Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm; Carry Concealed Weapon.
22. Rashane Grey, 27 – Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm; Possess Firearm Without Holding a Licence; Careless Storage of a Firearm; Possession for Use in Trafficking of Schedule I Substance; Possess Proceeds of Crime Under $5000.
23. Jaazaniah Nash, 18 – Drive Vehicle with Improper Lights; Drive Motor Vehicle – No Valid Licence; Obstruct Peace Officer; Fail to Comply with Release Order; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm; Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon; Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle; Possession of Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition; Fail to Comply with Release Order.
24. Rory-James Persaud, 36 – Possession Of A Firearm Knowing Its Possession Is Unauthorized; Possession Of A Loaded Restricted Firearm; Careless Storage Of Firearm; Careless Storage Of Ammunition; Possession Of A Prohibited Device – Over Capacity Magazine; Possession Of Proceeds Of Crime Under $5000; Eight counts of Possession Of A Schedule I Substance For The Purpose Of Trafficking – Packaged Cocaine; Possession Of A Schedule I Substance For The Purpose Of Trafficking – Loose Cocaine In Bag; two counts of Possession Of Proceeds Of Crime Over $5000.
25. Shaun Davis, 41 – Possession Of A Firearm Knowing Its Possession Is Unauthorized; Possession Of A Loaded Restricted Firearm; Careless Storage Of Firearm; Careless Storage Of Ammunition; Possession Of A Prohibited Device – Over Capacity Magazine; two counts of Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary To Order.

(Note: Charges involving youths are not listed in detail as they cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.)