Teen charged after firearm seizure at Ajax hotel

A 13yearold boy is facing multiple weapons charges after police say officers seized a firearm during an investigation at an Ajax hotel. Durham Regional Police said officers were called Wednesday to a hotel near Westney Road South and Bayly Street West for an unknown trouble call. When they arrived, police allege they found the boy with a knife and arrested him. Police later received information suggesting the teen had a firearm, leading officers and a police K9 unit to search the property. A firearm was found and seized. The boy is facing charges including carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace. Police said he was also subject to multiple release and probation orders and was held for a bail hearing.