News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, September 21, 2018   Firearm – Arrests: R18-62257   During the evening of September 20, 2018, East District Community Support Unit members executed a warrant on a residence in the first 100 block of Fiorentino Street with the assistance of the Oakbank RCMP.   Members of the Oakbank RCMP were seeking two suspects involved in an investigation into mailbox thefts in the RM of Springfield, RM of St. Clements, East St. Paul, and Selkirk areas.   Inside the residence, officers located a loaded sawed-off shotgun wrapped in Hells Angels support clothing. A female was also found hiding in the hollowed-out back of a loveseat sofa. A male was also later taken into custody.   Brady Elizabeth Kara Laverdure, a 29-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations - Possession of a Weapon - Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized - Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition - Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order   She was also processed on three outstanding warrants for:   - Obstruction of Justice - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x4) - Fail to Appear – Promise to Appear   Ryan Donald Fortescue, a 44-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations - Possession of a Weapon - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm - Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice   They were detained in custody.   The Winnipeg Police Service wishes to thank the Oakbank RCMP for their assistance. 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.