News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, August 2, 2017   Search Warrant/Firearm – Arrests: R17-61628   During the evening of August 1, 2017, members of the Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Organized Crime Unit, executed a search warrant on a residence in the 300 block of College Avenue.   The investigation has led to the seizure of a Winchester Defender 12-gauge shotgun with ammunition, $1,135 Canadian currency and a small amount of marijuana.     Investigators believe that these arrests and the seized items are related to gang activity in the neighbourhood. The firearm appears to have been in the process of being illegally modified to allow for concealment.    Sheldon John Michelle, a 35-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been arrested and charged with:   - Possession of a Weapon - Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized - Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations - Possession of Scheduled Substance - Marijuana - Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x5) - Warrant for Arrest (Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x2))   He was detained in custody.   A 35-year-old male of Winnipeg has been arrested (with charges pending) for:   - Possession of a Weapon - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm - Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized - Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations   A 30-year-old female of Winnipeg has been arrested (with charges pending) for:   - Possession of a Weapon - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations   They were released on a Promise to Appear.   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.