Winkler man faces long list of charges after police find dozens of firearms
A 22-year-old from Winkler is facing nearly a dozen charges after police found an arsenal of weapons at a home in the southern Manitoba city.
Crime
May 6
Peterborough police locate firearm in housing unit takeover
Police say during a well-being check at a Fairbairn Street apartment unit, a man exited with a gunshot wound to his leg. A man and two youths were eventually arrested.
Crime
May 2
28-year-old Regina man charged with several firearm offences
Regina police charged a 28-year-old man with several firearm offences after officers noticed a man on a bicycle who appeared to be carrying a loaded firearm.
Crime
May 15
Winnipeg man arrested, charged with manslaughter in connection with 2022 shooting
In addition to manslaughter, the suspect is facing charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm, pointing a firearm and careless use of a firearm.
Crime
May 6
Firearms missing after stolen vehicle recovered in Peterborough: police
A vehicle was reported stolen early Thursday and found later that same day. However, three guns that were in the vehicle are missing.
Crime
Apr 26
Regina police officer injured in accidental firearm discharge leaves hospital
The Regina police officer who sustained severe and life-altering injuries following an unintentional firearm discharge has been discharged from the hospital.
Crime
May 7
New ballistics lab set up in Saskatoon to aid firearm investigations: province
The new process can decrease pre-trial time in court, increase knowledge about on illegal firearms used for crimes and strengthen ongoing investigations.
Canada
May 13
Edmonton police seize 3D-printed gun, stolen firearms and vehicles
Two people are facing charges following an investigation by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) into stolen vehicles and guns.
Crime
May 10
1 arrested, firearms seized from Cobourg residence: police
Police on Sunday evening responded to a disturbance at a residence in the area of Burnham and Burwash streets. They say several unregistered firearms were found in the home.
Crime
Apr 22
Teen arrested, rifle seized by Manitoba RCMP
A teenage suspect is in custody after an incident at Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation on Friday, Manitoba RCMP said.
Crime
Apr 15
Winnipeg man arrested, charged with 2 murders, multiple gun offences: police
Maxim Dale Garneau, 27, is now facing two charges of second-degree murder — as well as a raft of other offences.
Crime
Apr 15
Police seize firearm during traffic stop in Lindsay, Ont.
Police allege the suspect was currently suspended from driving but during a traffic stop, officers located a firearm in the vehicle.
Crime
Apr 22
Arrest made two days after alert issued over ‘dangerous man’ with firearm in Dartmouth
An emergency alert was issued notifying residents of a 'dangerous man armed with a firearm' in the Gaston Road area of Dartmouth Tuesday morning.
Crime
Apr 30
N.S. man subject of emergency alert now facing firearms charges
A Nova Scotia man who was the subject of an emergency alert last week has been charged with numerous firearms offences. He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Crime
Apr 22
2 Montreal Lake Cree Nation men charged after police seized crack, meth, firearm
Two men from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation were arrested and charged after fleeing from police. Following the arrest, officers say they seized drugs, cash and weapons.
Crime
Apr 26
Peterborough police make gunpoint arrest of 2 suspects in home assault
Officers responded to a reported disturbance at a home and learned that two men assaulted an individual and also threatened with an iron rod and pointed a firearm.
Crime
May 14
Lindsay police seize loaded firearm, drugs after man found sleeping in vehicle
Kawartha Lakes police on Thursday morning found a vehicle that was running while a man was asleep in the driver's seat. Officers say they seized a handgun, knife, cocaine and cash.
Crime
Apr 19
U.S. Supreme Court takes up case on ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court justices by a 5-4 vote had previously intervened to keep the regulation in effect during the ongoing legal fight.
U.S. News
Apr 22
GTA warrants lead to nine arrests, seizure of drugs, firearm
More than $2 million worth of drugs have been seized following an extensive investigation into an alleged criminal network responsible for importing illegal narcotics into Canada.
Crime
Apr 10
Fake firearm draws real police response in downtown Guelph
Officers responded on Thursday after a man was seen with what was believed to be a real firearm and arrested at gunpoint. A replica gun was seized, among other items.
Crime
Apr 5