On June 20, 2024, at approximately 9:40 am, Gimli RCMP responded to a report of possible shots being fired towards a vehicle as it was travelling on Silverdale Avenue in Winnipeg Beach. No injuries were reported.
RCMP were advised that a 62-year-old male, from an address on Silverdale, had pointed a firearm at the victim and then returned inside the home.
Officers arrested the 62-year-old male and drafted up a search warrant to locate the firearm.
The result of the search led to the seizure of a shotgun as well as a pellet gun.
Perry Ducharme, 62, was remanded into custody on charges including Discharge Firearm with Intent, Uttering Threats, Point Firearm and other firearms-related offences.
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On June 23, 2024, at approximately 2:10 am, Gimli RCMP responded to a suspicious person complaint at a rural property located at the intersection of Provincial Road 231 and Highway 7 in Fraserwood.
RCMP were advised that an unknown person was rummaging through tool boxes in several parked vehicles on the property.
Officers arrived and patrolled the area on foot but did not locate the suspicious person or vehicle.
As they were about to depart the scene, the officers suddenly heard a rapid succession of gunfire in very close proximity to their location. They exited their police vehicles and took cover behind them. It is believed between 40 and 50 shots were fired towards the officer's positions.
Once the shooting stopped, an SUV was observed approaching the officers and heading towards an exit gate. The officers approached the suspect vehicle where both male occupants were taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle did not locate any firearms.
The investigation into the shots being fired led to the execution of a search warrant at a nearby residence where the suspects resided.
As a result of the search, officers seized multiple firearms, BB guns and ammunition.
Jordin Yablonski, 20, and Justin Yablonski, 48, have been charged with Careless Use of a Firearm, Discharge Firearm with Intent and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose. They are scheduled to appear in court on July 15, 2024, in Gimli.
Gimli RCMP continue to investigate.