Suspect arrested after allegedly seen armed with weapon in Newmarket

A York Region Police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. CITYNEWS

By News Staff

Posted June 30, 2025 11:25 am.

Last Updated July 2, 2025 6:39 am.

Police say a 23-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly seen armed with a weapon in Newmarket.

York Regional Police (YRP) officers responded to the area of Wellington and Yonge streets just before 10:30 a.m. on Monday for a weapons call.

Police had asked the public to avoid the area as they searched for the suspect. They had also released his photo.

In an update, authorities said the suspect had been taken into custody. A firearm was also recovered.

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