Weapons – Arrest: C22-121823

Released: June 7, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On June 6, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Guns & Gangs officers of the Winnipeg Police Service observed a male exiting a yard of a residence in the 400 block of Langside Street.

As the male walked toward them, officers observed a knife on his person and quickly placed him in custody after a short struggle. Officers searched and seized the following items:

- sawed-off rifle (loaded)

- extended rifle magazine holding 16 bullets

- black folding knife - brass knuckles

- 3.5 grams of powder cocaine (estimated street value: $280)

- 38 grams of fentanyl (estimated street value: $7600)

- 109 grams of methamphetamine (estimated street value: $5400)

- 9 grams of psilocybin (estimated street value: $90) - $295 in Canadian currency

Gino Tyrell Kerwin HALCROW, 24, of Winnipeg, was charged with the following offences:

- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition

- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

- Contravention to Storage Regulations - Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

- Possession of a Prohibited Device - Possession of a Weapon

- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Psilocybin (Mushrooms))

- Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000

- Resist Arrest - Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 3 - Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x 6

He was detained in custody.

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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