On April 13, 2025 at approximately 10:50 p.m., Central District General Patrol officers engaged in proactive duties stemming from community concerns, observed an adult male operating a bicycle on a sidewalk contrary to Highway Traffic Act regulations.
Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Sargent Avenue and Langside Street to address the HTA infraction. Further observations lead to a firearms investigation lead to the male’s arrest and the discovery of a loaded sawed-off .22 caliber rifle with a tampered serial number, four rounds of ammunition, and small quantities of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Psilocybin. (Combined Estimated Street Value:$410)
Stephen TYO-HANSLIP, 28, of Winnipeg is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Transport Firearm, Ammunition, Prohibited Weapon or Device in a Careless Manner
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 2
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance – Psilocybin
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance – Fentanyl
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 2
TYO-HANSLIP was detained in custody.