2 men charged after loaded handgun seized during Mississauga traffic stop

Lavone Reynard, 31, of East Preston, Nova Scotia, and Romaine Cain, 32, of Brampton (PRP photo).

Peel Regional Police say two men are facing multiple firearm-related charges after a traffic stop in Mississauga late Saturday night.

In a news release, officials say officers from 12 Division initiated a vehicle stop at around 11:50 p.m. in the area of Dundas Street East and Dixie Road.

Police say the occupants were detained under the authority of the Cannabis Act, and a search of the vehicle led officers to locate a loaded illegal handgun along with a magazine containing ammunition.

Investigators say both occupants were arrested at the scene.

Police have identified the accused as Lavone Reynard, 31, of East Preston, Nova Scotia, and Romaine Cain, 32, of Brampton.

Both men are charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possess a Firearm with Altered Serial Number

Reynard is also charged with driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available.

Police say both accused were held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police investigators.