OPP Lay Additional Charges, Investigation Ongoing
Police have laid charges in an incident where an individual shot at numerous vehicles on Highway 401 in Mississauga.
The incident began on November 26, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., when reports began coming into the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The male was reported to have stolen a vehicle from a passing motorist before fleeing the area. The OPP coordinated with Toronto Police Service (TPS) and Peel Regional Police to effectively manage the multiple scenes and numerous witnesses and victims involved. The accused was soon identified, and his photo and description were shared with media and the public. Following the two-day investigation, the accused was arrested by TPS members in the evening of November 27, 2024.
On December 9, 2024, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) members have charged 29-year-old Troy LEDREW, of no fixed address, with the following offences as per the Criminal Code:
- Attempt to commit murder using a restricted firearm, as per section 239(1)(a) – four counts
- Robbery using a firearm (restricted or prohibited), as per section 344(1)(a) – six counts
- Possess Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order, as per section 117.01(1) – three counts
- Discharge a restricted or prohibited firearm with intent, as per section 244(1)(2)
- Reckless discharge of a firearm, as per section 244.2(1)(b)
- Point Firearm, as per section 87
- Possession of a loaded firearm, as per section 95(1)
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, as per section 320.13(1)
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on December 10, 2024.
The OPP would like to extend their gratitude to the public for their numerous tips, which included dashcam and video footage. We would also like to thank our TPS partner for arresting the accused.
This continues to be an ongoing investigation under the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in partnership with Toronto Police Service. We urge anyone with information related to the incidents on Highway 401 and 410 to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone with information about the incident in Toronto should reach out to Toront o Police Service at 1-416-808-2222. You can also report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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
