Firearms/Drugs – Arrests: C25-98309

Released: May 11, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.

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On May 8, 2025, at approximately 5:25 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a call regarding suspicious circumstances in the 400 block of Bannatyne Avenue.

Central District General Patrol officers attended the above location to check on the well-being of occupants. While clearing the residence, officers encountered several individuals and located multiple firearms, illegal drugs, and body armour. The following items were seized:

  • .32 calibre handgun loaded with ammunition
  • .22 calibre sawed-off rifle with magazine and ammunition
  • 12-gauge shotgun loaded with ammunition and tampered serial number
  • 14-gauge sawed-off shotgun
  • Approximately 150 grams of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value: $7,510)
  • Approximately 40 grams of Cocaine (Estimated Street Value: $3,940)
  • Body Armour

Christopher Blaine HENDERSON (51) of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit.
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – COCAINE
  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

William Jackson ANDERSON (44) of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit.
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – COCAINE
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs

Alyssa Enna BOULANGER of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:

  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possession of a Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
  • Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – COCAINE

Justin Andrew SPENCE (44) of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:

  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit.
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – COCAINE
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order

Kory Keiron FLAMAND (46) of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit.
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – COCAINE

All five were detained in custody.

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