Weapon/Warrants - Arrest: C22-262883

Released: November 12, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On November 10, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service officers patrolling the North End observed a wanted male operating a bicycle on a sidewalk at Main Street and Burrows Avenue.
 
Officers from the North District Community Support Unit approached and attempted to arrest the suspect; however, he fled from officers. Officers reacquired the suspect in the rear lane of the 200 block of Pritchard Avenue, where officers observed him disposing of a firearm in a garbage bin. After a short pursuit, officers safely arrested the suspect without further incident.
 
Officers recovered and seized a sawed-off shotgun and one compatible round of ammunition.
 
Orrin Lawrence SPENCE, 32, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:
 
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm  with Ammunition
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
- Warrant: Public Interest
- Warrant: Fail to Attend Court – Release Order x 2
 
He was detained in custody.

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