Weapons – Arrests: C22-188745

Released: August 21, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On August 19, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service was alerted to the report of a male with a firearm in a vehicle operating in the area of Portage Avenue and Ashburn Street.

On August 20, at approximately midnight, General Patrol officers of the West District observed the vehicle occupied by three suspects near Pembina Highway and Jubillee Avenue. Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop after a short follow and safely placed the occupants under arrest. An Ithica Model 37 16-gauge pump action shotgun was recovered from the vehicle. Officers also seized a quantity of powder cocaine, crack cocaine, and tablets believed to be ecstasy. The drugs were individually packaged and believed to be intended for distribution.

The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation.

Investigators believe the suspects were traveling in a motor vehicle eastbound on Portage Avenue when one of the occupants pointed a shotgun at the three victims in a passing vehicle. The vehicle and the suspects fled the area before police arrived.

Daniel Riley BAUER, 23, of Winnipeg, has been charged with the following offences:

- Unauthorized possession of a Firearm
- Pointing a Firearm x 3
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
- Warrant (Pointing a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon, Utter Threats)

He was detained in custody.

A 22-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
- Possess Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

A 21-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

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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