On December 3, 2023, at approximately 4:50 a.m., patrolling General Patrol officers of the Winnipeg Police Service conducted a traffic stop at the Isabel Street and Alexander Avenue intersection in the city's North End.
While conducting their investigation regarding Highway Traffic Act infractions, officers observed a canister of bear spray repellant in plain view within the vehicle's cabin. Officers extracted three adult male occupants and arrested them without incident.
During a search of the vehicle, officers found a loaded 9mm Glock-styled handgun with a 3D-printed receiver containing 9mm rounds of ammunition. The weapons and ammunition were seized as evidence.
A 23-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing the following charges:
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Weapon x 3
He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.
Dillon Riley BARKER, 27, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of a Weapon x 2
Brent Scott McCANN, 33, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon or restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
- Possession of a Weapon x 2
Both were detained in custody.