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Project Poppie: 14 Additional Arrests Made and 105 Charges Laid in Firearm Discharge Investigation,
Nine Suspects Outstanding,
Queen Street West and Sudbury Street area,

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Project Poppie: 14 Additional Arrests Made and 105 Charges Laid in Firearm Discharge Investigation,
Nine Suspects Outstanding,
Queen Street West and Sudbury Street area,
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Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force

Case #: 2024-2464906

Published: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 10:32 AM

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Fourteen additional arrests have been made and 105 charges laid as part of Project Poppie, an ongoing investigation into the gunfight that occurred on Queen Street West on November 11, 2024.

The media conference is available to watch on YouTube.

“This incident was an audacious and reckless exchange of gunfire in downtown Toronto. It is nothing short of a miracle that no one was injured or killed, including innocent civilians and our officers,” said Superintendent Paul MacIntyre of Organized Crime Enforcement. “This case serves as a powerful reminder that the Toronto Police Service remains unwavering in its commitment to holding individuals accountable for actions that endanger public safety.”

There are nine suspects who remain outstanding.

“The members of this task force have worked tirelessly since day one to identify and track down those responsible,” said Inspector Paul Krawczyk of the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force. “Our message to anyone carrying illegal firearms or engaging in gun violence is clear: we will not stop coming after you. The work of the Toronto Police Service doesn’t end when the gunfire stops.”

On Monday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., plainclothes police officers from the 52 Division Major Crime Unit (MCU) and Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) were conducting an investigation outside of a building in the Queen Street West and Sudbury Street area.

It is alleged that:

three individuals arrived in a stolen vehicle, exited the vehicle while each armed with a handgun, and discharged numerous rounds towards the back of 1196 Queen Street West, which was being operated as a recording studio
individuals at the recording studio returned fire and the original three individuals took cover behind an unmarked police vehicle
this vehicle, which was occupied by two police officers, was struck by bullets several times
as the original suspects attempted to flee the scene, their stolen vehicle was struck by another unmarked police vehicle, causing the vehicle to be disabled, and the three suspects fled on foot
one of these suspects was apprehended, while the two others remain outstanding
a search of the area led officers to recover several firearms that had been discarded by the fleeing suspects
individuals also fled the recording studio, discarding their firearms in garbage bins and other areas as they left
one individual leaving the recording studio was apprehended by police. He was found to be in possession of a handgun
officers entered the recording studio, taking several other people into custody and locating numerous firearms
some of the firearms seized were modified in order to be capable of fully automatic fire

Initially, 23 people were arrested, eight were charged, and 16 firearms were seized. Following further investigation, charges were stayed against five people. One suspect—a 16-year-old male—was charged with the homicide of Matthew Bergart, which occurred in April 2024.

Original Arrests and Charges Include:

A male youth, 16*, of Brampton, was charged with:

Second Degree Murder

He has also been charged with the following in relation to the shooting incident on November 11:

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order three counts of Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority

Osman Aim, 21, of Toronto, was charged with:

three counts of Discharge Firearm with Intent to Wound or Endanger Life
three counts of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
three counts of Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
three counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
three counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been

Ras Montague, 20, of Toronto, was charged with:

two counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance

The investigation has continued since the time of the incident in November 2024, culminating in Project Poppie, a task force dedicated to tracking down and arresting those involved.

As part of Project Poppie, fourteen additional people have been arrested and charged, and nine additional people are outstanding and being sought by police.

Project Poppie Arrests and Charges:

Jahvon Myles, 18, of Brampton, has been charged with:

Possess Restricted or Prohibited Device Knowingly Not Holding a Licence
Possess Firearm No Licence
Possess Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Possess Firearm While Prohibited

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 301.

Hakeem Thomas, 23, of Toronto, has been charged with:

Discharge Firearm With Intent to Wound or Endanger Life
Use Firearm Carelessly
two counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
two counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
two counts of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
two counts of Possession of a Weapon
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
two counts of Possess Firearm While Prohibited

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 105.

Tevon Hutchinson, 21, of Brampton, has been charged with:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
three counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
three counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
three counts of Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
two counts of Possess Prohibited/Restricted Device Knowing No Authority

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 301.

Faisal Musah, 25, of Toronto, has been charged with:

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
Fail to Comply With Probation Order
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device
two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Breach of Conditional Sentence Order

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

Liban Guedi, 24, of Toronto, has been charged with:

two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
two counts of Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 105.

Ajmain Rahman, 27, of Mississauga, has been charged with:

Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence or Certificate
Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing no Authority
Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Possess Firearm while Prohibited

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 301.

Trevaun Gregory, 19, of Toronto, has been charged with:

Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Possess Firearm With No Licence
two counts of Possess Prohibited Device Knowing no Authority
Alter/Make Firearm Automatic

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 301.

Ras Montague, 20, of Toronto, has been charged with:

three counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
three counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
three counts of Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority

He was scheduled to attend court at Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in room 301.

Reggie Amankwa, 30, of Toronto, has been charged with:

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Possession of a Weapon
Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited
Fail to Comply with Release Order

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 301.

Kristian Carter-Lopez, 23, of Toronto, has been charged with:

three counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm without Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
three counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly not Holding a Licence and Certificate
two counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
two counts of Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Possess Firearm While Prohibited

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 301.

Firanz Toni, 32, of Toronto, has been charged with:

two counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order

He was scheduled to attend court at Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in room 203.

Jahneil Brown, 26, of Toronto, has been charged with:

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
Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing no Authority
Fail to Comply with Release Order

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 105.

Aisosa Osadebamwen, 19, of Toronto, has been charged with:

two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing no Authority
two counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order

He was scheduled to attend court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 105.

A Male Youth, 17*, has been charged with:

Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
two counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
two counts of Possession of Firearm Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
Possess Prohibited/Restricted Device Knowing No Authority
Fail To Comply with Release Order

He was scheduled to attend court at Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 606.

Project Poppie Outstanding Suspects:

Additionally, nine suspects have been identified and are currently wanted in connection with this investigation. Images of these individuals have been released, with the exception of the wanted youth, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Mohamud Kheyre, 28, of Brampton, is wanted for:

two counts of Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a Firearm Licence or Certificate
two counts of Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence or Firearm Certificate
two counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
four counts of Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Alter/Make Firearm Automatic
Possess Firearm/Restricted Weapon While Prohibited

He is described as 6’5” tall, 220 lbs., with black hair.

Caleb Odulate-Stewart, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for:

four counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a Licence or Registration Certificate
four counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
three counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Possess Unloaded Regulated Firearm
three counts of Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Possess Firearm with Altered Serial Number

He is described as 5’10” tall, 157 lbs., with black hair.

Olad Olad, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for:

two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
two counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
two counts of Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Fail to Comply with Release Order
two counts of Possess Firearm/Restricted Weapon While Prohibited

He is described as 5’11” tall, 185 lbs., with black hair.

Jahdane Hamblett, 22, of Brampton, is wanted for:

Two counts of Possession of a Firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device
Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Two counts of Possession of an Unloaded Regulated Firearm

He is described as 5’7” tall, 185 lbs, with black hair.

Jahmarley Smith, 23, of Toronto, is wanted for:

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

He is described as 5’3” tall, 106 lbs, with a thin build, and black hair.

Dylano Williams, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for:

two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
two counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
two counts of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
two counts of Possession of a Weapon
two counts of Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited

He is described as 5’11” tall, 170 lbs., with long black hair, and a goatee.

Johnary Walker, 19, of Brampton has been identified and is wanted for:

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Possess Unloaded Regulated Firearm
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
Fail to Comply With Release Order
Fail to Comply With Undertaking

He is described as 6’1” tall, with a light complexion, and black hair.

Noah Belnavis-Essue, 19, of Mississauga, is wanted for:

Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Possess Firearm Without Holding a Licence
two counts of Possess Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
Breach of Probation

He is described as 5’10” tall, 150 lbs., with black hair.

A Male Youth, now 18*, is wanted for:

two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
two counts of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
two counts of Possess Restricted or Prohibited Weapon or Prohibited Device Knowingly Not Holding a Licence and Registration Certificate
two counts of Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
Fail to Comply with YCJA Sentence

Images of the outstanding suspects have been released. A video inside the recording studio where the incident occurred has been released and is available upon request.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2510, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

**Please refer to Section 110, Subsection 1, of the YCJA:

110. (1) Subject to this section, no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information related to a young person, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act.***

By Constable Stephanie Miceli for Inspector Paul Krawczyk Wanted Suspect,
Mohamud Kheyre, 28