On September 17, 2024, at 12:30 a.m., Central District General Patrol officers observed a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox traveling erratically southbound on Isabel Street. A traffic stop was initiated near Sherbrook Street and Ross Avenue for traffic enforcement and to verify valid license and registration.
It was determined that the male driver did not have a valid license and was subsequently arrested. The accused was searched, and a loaded 9mm handgun was located concealed in his waistband. The search also revealed the accused had approximately 6 grams of cocaine (Estimated Street Value: $600), a quantity of Percocet (Estimated Street Value: $260), and approximately $1,600 in Canadian currency on his person.
A search of the vehicle revealed several hundred rounds of various ammunition as well as a number of edged weapons.
A 21-year-old male from Winnipeg has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
- Transport Firearm, Ammunition, Prohibited Weapon or Device in a Careless Manner
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Carry Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
He was detained in custody.