Firearm Search Warrant – Arrests: C22-118564

Released: June 6, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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In June 2022, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Guns & Gangs Unit began a firearms investigation believed to involve a residence in the North End.

On June 5, 2022, the Guns & Gangs Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and Community Support Units from Central and East Districts, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 700 Block of Dufferin Avenue.

As a result of the investigation, four adults were taken into custody. The following items were seized:

- an improvised firing device (zip-gun)
- various .22 caliber ammunition

Gerald Nathaniel TROUT, 36, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:

- Possession of a Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition
- Possess of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 6

He was detained in custody.

Rick Edward FLETT, 24, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:

- Possession of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply Condition of Release Order x 2

He was detained in custody.

A 32-year old female, from Peguis First Nation, is facing the following charge:

- Possession of a Weapon

She was released on an Undertaking.

A 32-year old female, of Winnipeg, is facing the following charge:

- Possession of a Weapon

She was released on an Undertaking.

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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