WINNIPEG - Four drug dealers travelling in a car with no licence plate found themselves facing 40 charges after they were pulled over by police.
The four were travelling on Higgins Avenue at about 11:20 AM when they were stopped by police. After speaking with them and observing a number of suspicious indicators, the four were placed under arrest with the assistance of additional officers – including those from General Patrol, School Engagement and Diversity & Crime Prevention.
A search of both the occupants and the vehicle resulted in the seizure of the following items:
- A loaded sawed-off 12 gauge shotgun with the hammer drawn back and ready to fire
- Three 12 gauge shotgun shells
- Five .22 calibre ammunition cartridges
- Bear spray
- Approximately 7.4 grams of methamphetamine (estimated street value of $300)
- $617 in Canadian currency
- Two scales
- Drug paraphernalia
- Packaging materials
Vincent William Catagas, a 31-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Meaghan Pearce, a 30-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x2)
Jennifer Lynn Noelle Simpson, a 29-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
She was also processed on two outstanding arrest warrants for charges of:
- Fail to Comply Probation Order
- Fail to Attend Court – Recognizance by Judge/Justice
Tasha Rae Sinclair, a 24-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
All four were detained in custody.
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