Two Arrested in Toronto Firearm and Drug Investigation

Toronto Police Service has announced the arrest of two individuals following a firearm investigation linked to a shooting incident in the city’s east end.

Police said gunshots were heard at approximately 3:08 a.m. on April 30, 2025, in the area of Kingston Road and Malvern Avenue. While shots were confirmed to have been fired, no injuries or property damage were reported.

Following an investigation by 55 Division officers, police executed a Criminal Code search warrant on May 19, 2026. During the search, officers allegedly seized a loaded firearm, ammunition, quantities of MDMA and crystal meth, and cash. Images of some of the seized items were also released.

Joshua Hill, 36, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with multiple firearm, ammunition, drug trafficking, and proceeds of crime offences, including discharging a prohibited firearm and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number.

Christine Ferreira, 50, of Toronto, was also arrested and charged with several firearm, ammunition, drug trafficking, and proceeds of crime offences.

Both accused were scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on May 20, 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).