Weapons – Arrest: C22-190495

Released: August 22, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On August 21, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., North District Community Support Unit officers observed a wanted adult male operating a bicycle in breach of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) near Magnus Avenue and Powers Street.

Officers attempted to stop the male; however, he discarded the backpack he was wearing and fled on the bicycle. After a short pursuit, officers arrested the uncooperative male and recovered the backpack.

The following items were seized as evidence:

- loaded .22 Caliber Revolver
- .22 Caliber rounds x 6

Luke Randall SWAMPY, 36, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:

- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Carrying Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Warrant x 2 (Report/Ident)

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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