News Release

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Firearm investigation.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 7:39 p.m., police responded to a call for a Person with a Gun in the Sheppard Avenue West and Keele Street area. 

It is alleged that:

• the accused was sitting in a parked vehicle in possession of a firearm
• the accused attempted to flee on foot from responding officers
• officers arrested the accused and located a loaded handgun inside the vehicle  

Ronaldo Potter, 25, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Unauthorized possession of a firearm
2. Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
3. Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
4. Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
5. two counts of possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
6. Careless storage of a firearm
7. Carry concealed weapon

An image of the seized firearm has been released. 

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 403.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.