(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with firearm-related offences following an investigation.
On October 29, 2025, Dufferin OPP officers responded to a local hospital where a male was being treated for gunshot wounds. During the investigation, officers determined that the incident had occurred in another jurisdiction. They also learned that a second individual had attended a Brampton-area hospital with similar injuries.
While at the hospital, officers identified a suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, a handgun was located inside the vehicle, and the driver was taken into custody.
As a result, Loverpreet SINGH, 25-year-old, from Winnipeg has been charged with:
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Ramneek SINGH, 25-year-old, from Brampton has been charged with:
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Navjit VIRK, 49-year-old, from Paris has been charged with:
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
All involved vehicles, along with the firearm located during the incident, were seized. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dufferin OPP.
Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to ensuring public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community. If you have any information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visitwww.crimestopperssdm.com.
Incident: RM251471764