On December 18, 2021, members of the Guns & Gang Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and North District officers, executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Powers Street.
Several people were taken into custody, and a number of items were seized, including the following:
- A loaded sawed-off 12-gauge Mossberg shotgun
- A sawed-off 12-gauge Remington shotgun
- A loaded semi-automatic 7.62 calibre SKS rifle
- A second loaded semi-automatic 7.62 calibre SKS rifle
- Various types of ammunition
- Body Armour
Justin Herbert Crane, a 23-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x4)
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x4)
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x12)
- Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit (The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x4)
Edward Kenneth Munroe, a 21-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x4)
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x4)
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x12)
- Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit (The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act)
He was also arrested on the strength of two warrants – one for the apprehension and suspension of his parole/statutory release and another for being unlawfully at large.
Breanna Joyce Lynn Spence, a 27-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x2)
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x4)
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x4)
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit (The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act)
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order (x5)
She was also arrested on the strength of a warrant for failing to attend court on an Appearance Notice.