Firearm & Drug Offences – Arrest: C23-36555

Released: February 15, 2023 at 1:34 p.m.

On February 14, 2023, at 5:45 p.m., Central District General Patrol officers responded to a residential suite in the Spence neighbourhood for a report of a dispute.

While investigating the matter, it was determined that a male suspect had pointed a firearm at an adult female.

The suspect was arrested inside the suite, and a loaded 7.62×39mm SKS semi-automatic rifle was seized. Officers also located approximately 90 rounds of ammunition and 5.41 ounces of fentanyl (with a street value of about $23,000).

Nathaniel Gerald Rauch, a 29-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:

- Pointing a Firearm
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations x 2
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

He was detained.

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