News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, November 12, 2017   Firearms – Arrest: C17-254344   During the day of November 10, 2017, members of the Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and Community Support Units, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Magnus Avenue. Investigators were targeting a suspect male they believed was in possession of an illegal firearm.   A number of individuals were located inside the residence and were taken into custody. The investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following:   - A 12-gauge pump-action shotgun with both the barrel and stock sawed-off. - A .45-70 lever-action rifle with both the barrel and stock sawed-off. - 18 12-gauge shotgun shells. - 22 .45-70 cartridges.   Stevie Ray Ballantyne, a 25-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x4) - Careless Storage of Firearm (x2) - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x2) - Possession of a Weapon (x2) - Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x2) - Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition (x2) - Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime (x2) - Fail to Comply with Probation Order   He was detained in custody.   For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.