Pickering firearm investigation: Man charged, 3 firearms seized

A Thorold man has been charged following a firearm investigation in Pickering, where police allege he pointed a firearm at a person during a verbal altercation on Oct. 24, 2026.

The altercation happened near Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road, Durham Regional Police said. The other person was not physically injured, and the two people knew each other, according to police.

On Nov. 10, investigators with the West Crime Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Thorold. Officers found and seized a handgun and two rifles, police said. The accused was found a short distance away and taken into custody without incident.

Dan Jorell Tugade, 45, of Thorold, is charged with pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, occupying a vehicle with a firearm and careless storage of a firearm. He was held for a bail hearing. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Police appeal for information

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage, or information about the incident, is asked to contact Det. Best of the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.

To share information anonymously, contact DRPS Intelligence Services at 905-579-1520 ext. 5802, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voicemail is available after hours. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].