Weapon – Arrest: C22-178743

Released: August 9, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On August 8, 2022, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a Central District Community Support unit was patrolling the area of Notre Dame Avenue and Hargrave Street when they observed a male on a bicycle in breach of the Highway Traffic Act.

Officers attempted to stop the male; however, he fled on the bicycle and eventually lost control of it in the 400 block of Young Street. He attempted to run on foot but was quickly apprehended. The male was found to be in possession of a sawed-off .22 calibre rifle, which was seized.

Preston Frederick Oman, a 28-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:

- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x2)
- Resist Peace Officer

He was detained.

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