On May 1, 2022, members of the North District and West District Community Support Units, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Battery Street in relation to a drug investigation. Two adults were taken into custody, a firearm and over $20,000 worth of drugs were seized during this investigation:
- 340 grams of methamphetamine (estimated street value of $7,300)
- 188 grams of crack and cocaine (estimated street value of $13,700)
- fentanyl (estimated street value of $120)
- Tylenol 3’s pills (estimated street value of $225)
- packaging materials and paraphernalia
- sawed-off 12 gauge shotgun and compatible ammunition
Darren Dennis RICHARD, 39, of Winnipeg, was charged with eleven drug and firearms-related offences.
Bethsie Marie RICHARD, 69, of Winnipeg, was charged with twelve drug and firearms-related offences.
Both were 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