WINNIPEG - A stolen vehicle that had been missing for ten days was recovered with loaded firearms inside.
On February 10 police stopped a stolen vehicle travelling on Portage Avenue. They arrested the two men inside and a search of the vehicle and suspects resulted in the seizure of two loaded improvised firing devices.
33 year-old Eric Matthew Morrissette has been charged with:
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Drive suspended/while disqualified (Highway Traffic Act)
22 year-old Cody Chad Loonfoot has been charged with:
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle (x2)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (x2)
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (x2)
He was also processed on an outstanding arrest warrant for:
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
They were detained in custody.
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