On December 2, 2024, Gypsumville RCMP received a report of a weapons complaint in the community of Dauphin River.
After a lengthy investigation, a search warrant was obtained by RCMP after consultation with the National Weapons Support Enforcement Team (NWEST), Manitoba East District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (MED CREST), and Manitoba's Emergency Response Team (ERT).
On December 13, 2024, a search of a residence in Lake St. Martin in the RM of Grahamdale was completed where officers seized a significant number of various firearms plus ammunition.
Cocaine, suppressors, and hard body armour were all located within the residence as well.
Keeni Ross, 19, of Lake St. Martin has been charged with the following:
• Uttering Threats Against a Person
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon When Knowing Possession Unauthorized x4
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Fail to Comply with Release Orderx2
• Using Firearm in the Commission of an Offence While Committing Offence
• Possession of Restricted Firearm/Prohibited Weapon with Ammo without Licence x8
• Possession of Firearm When Knowing Possession Unauthorized x3
• Unsafe Storage of Firearms x3
• Possession of Firearm with Tampered Serial Number
• Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Fail to Surrender Authorization x3
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Less Than of Equal to $5000
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Robert Sinclair, 27, and Gerald Sinclair, 28, both of Lake St. Martin were also arrested and charged with Uttering Threats Against a Person.
Gerald has been remanded and remains in custody along with Ross. Robert was released on an Undertaking.
The investigation continues.