07/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/06/2024 08:20
On July 4, 2024, at approximately 9:13 p.m., officers from the West District, with the assistance of AIR1, responded to the report of an off-duty RCMP officer who spotted a previously stolen vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 1900 block of Ross Avenue West.
The vehicle was reported stolen on July 2 from a parking lot in the 1700 block of Sargent Avenue. It was full of personal belongings, including luggage and identification belonging to the owner.
As the off-duty officer approached the vehicle, a male armed with a machete exited the residence and confronted him. The officer identified himself as an off-duty member, and the male retreated to the residence.
Upon police arrival, the suspect male was taken into custody, and a large quantity of property, weapons and two firearms were seized from the residence:
Tyson Jay GAMBLIN (42), of Winnipeg, was charged with 21 firearms, property and weapons-related offences and was detained in custody.
Call non-emergency 204-986-6222 or visit a Police Headquarters (245 Smith St.) to report.
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