On February 25, 2023, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Talbot Avenue when a vehicle failed to stop for a stop sign.
While police spoke to the driver, a female passenger began yelling erratically and exited the vehicle; a male passenger also exited and fled on foot. The driver was placed under arrest as a Prohibited Driver.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a loaded .45 calibre pistol. Both the driver and the female passenger were taken into custody.
Further investigation determined the firearm was stolen in a residential break-and-enter in 2019.
A 25-year-old male, Tyrell George DUMAS of Winnipeg, was charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 3
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition x 3
- Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle x 3
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime x 3
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
- Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited Pursuant to Federal or Provincial Act
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
A 26-year-old female, Kate Mary ROSS of Winnipeg, was charged with the following offences:
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 2
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 2
- Breach of Recognizance
They were both detained in custody.