Pair Arrested After St. Catharines Chase

Friday, 11 July 2025 12:58

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say the man and woman arrested on weapon offences, after police found a gun in a Lincoln business

A dramatic takedown in St. Catharines of two suspects wanted by provincial police for being unlawfully at large.

It started June 27th, when police were told of a bag in a Lincoln business with a gun inside.

Police determined they were looking for a man and woman, and on Wednesday, police attempted to arrest them in the Dunlop and Carlton Street area.

The man grabbed a gun that was in his waistband, threw it away, and ran off, but was eventually caught.

Police say 30-year old Chessen Johnston of Mississauga is charged with:

Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts)
Fail to Comply with Undertaking (two counts)
Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order (two counts)
Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License (two counts)
Possession of a Firearm Without Holding a License (two counts)
Carrying a Concealed Weapon (two counts)
Possess a Loaded Firearm (two counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device (two counts)

25-year old Shaqayeq Mezbani of New Brunswick is charged with:

Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License
Possession of a Firearm Without Holding a License
Possess a Loaded Firearm
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device

They had a bail hearing yesterday, but were kept behind bars.

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