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Weapons recovered, arrests made after shots reported in Toronto Street area

3 people charged after gun shots heard near Toronto Street. File / Global News

On Nov. 24 at around 6:55 am, Winnipeg police responded to reports of gunshots heard in the 600 block of Toronto Street.

A subsequent investigation led officers to a residence, where a number of people were taken into custody.

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A loaded, sawed-off .22 calibre rifle was found inside the residence and seized.

No injuries or damages from the firearm discharge have been reported.

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36 year-old Wesley Beaulieu of Winnipeg has been charged with:

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  • Store firearm contrary to regulations
  • Possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
  • Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order (x2)
  • Failure to comply condition recognizance by Judge/Justice (x2)
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20 year-old Jaeda Vanderwol of Winnipeg has been charged with:

  • Store firearm contrary to regulations
  • Possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Fail to comply with conditions of undertaking given by officer in charge

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Reginald Desjarlais, 28, of Winnipeg has been charged with identity fraud, after he attempted to identify himself as another person during the investigation. He was also processed on an outstanding arrest warrant for a fail to appear/ promise to appear.

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The three have been detained in custody.

 

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