A Bowmanville firearm investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man following a search by Durham Regional Police.
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, members of the Durham Regional Police Service Gun and Gang Unit executed a search warrant at a residence near Green Road and Baseline Road in Bowmanville. During the search, officers seized a loaded handgun, three prohibited overcapacity magazines, ammunition, and controlled substances.
Police identified the accused as Nicholas Alexander Riley, 28, of Bowmanville. He faces multiple charges, including possession of a loaded restricted or prohibited firearm, possession of prohibited devices, possession of Schedule I substances for the purpose of trafficking, and multiple counts of failing to comply with probation and release orders.
Investigators said the accused was already bound by court-imposed conditions at the time of his arrest. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information related to the Bowmanville firearm investigation is asked to contact the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.
