On July 30, 2026, members of the Winnipeg Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Buchanan Boulevard in the Crestview neighbourhood. Three individuals were arrested and multiple firearms, drugs, and cash were seized.
Through the course of their investigation which began in May, the West District Community Support Unit (CSU) identified several suspects believed to be involved.
With assistance from the Tactical Support Team, Drone Unit, Canine Unit, and the North District CSU, West District CSU executed search warrants at the above-mentioned address and arrested three individuals without incident.
Property Seized
As a result of the search, officers seized the following:
- Sawed-off Ruger PC 9mm Carbine rifle
- Beretta PX4 Storm imitation .177 calibre handgun
- Daisy 1938B .177 calibre rifle
- High capacity 9mm magazine (31 round)
- Brass knuckles
- 22.5 Grams cocaine
- 1.4 Grams Methamphetamine
- Digital scales
- Packaging materials
- $380 CDN currency
- Various ammunition
Charges
Netanis ALLEN-MORIN (34), Stephen Ray PEARCE (41), and Scott BENTLEY (48) are charged with numerous firearm, weapons, and drug trafficking-related offences.
All three were detained in custody.
Community Support Units
The WPS Community Support Units focus on addressing community concerns, reducing criminal activity, and building safer neighbourhoods through proactive enforcement and partnerships with residents and businesses.
