(Today’s Northumberland file photo)
A second suspect was arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation into a shooting at West Beach in the Town of Cobourg. One suspect is still at large.
On Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at approximately 9:00am, 18-year-old Alearen STEWART, of Ajax, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
1) Point firearm contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code
2) Discharge firearm with intent, contrary to section 244(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
3) Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
4) Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
5) Possession of loaded firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal code (JOINT)
6) Possession of prohibited firearm, contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
7) Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
STEWART was held for a bail hearing later today.
Investigation into the location of a third suspect continues. A 21-year-old man, Elijah KERRIDGE-LALL is still outstanding, described as 5’8” tall and 130lbs. (See below photo) KERRIDGE-LALL is on a current court release for attempted murder charges involving a firearm and was supposed to be on a house arrest condition but was not at his residence when police executed the search warrant.
KERRIDGE-LALL is wanted for the following offences:
1) Obstruct police, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
2) Fail to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code x (4)
3) Point firearm contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code
4) Discharge firearm with intent, contrary to section 244(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
5) Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
6) Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
7) Possession of loaded firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal code (JOINT)
8) Possession of prohibited firearm, contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
9) Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
10) Fail to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code x (2)
Investigators urge KERRIDGE-LALL to contact a lawyer and make arrangements to turn himself in to police.
KERRIDGE-LALL is known to frequent the GTA and the Northumberland County area. KERRIDGE-LALL should be considered armed. If located, do not approach. Please call 9-1-1 immediately.
Should anyone have any information on the whereabouts of either wanted part, please contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
