Thorold man charged after allegedly pointing gun during Pickering altercation

A 45-year-old Thorold man faces firearm charges after allegedly pointing a gun at someone he knew during an Oct. 24, 2026, verbal altercation near Rougemount Drive and Kingston Road in Pickering, Durham Regional Police said.

Police said the victim suffered no physical injuries. The investigation led officers to a residence in Thorold on Nov. 10, where they reported seizing a handgun and two rifles while executing a search warrant.

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, police said.

Investigators with the West Crime Team arrested the suspect a short distance from the Thorold residence without incident, police said.

Police said Tugade was held for a bail hearing. The allegations have not been proven in court.