Justice has caught up to a 27-year-old who is facing a string of new and previous charges including Break & Enter with Intent, Sexual Assault, and robbery charges.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Winnipeg Police Service's Central District Community Support Unit was patrolling in the 600 block of Toronto Street when they saw a man enter a house they knew was unoccupied.

Approaching the vacant house, officers took the suspect into custody, where they discovered he was carrying a 5” improvised firing device (“zip gun”) loaded with a .22 calibre cartridge. At this time, officers learned the 27-year-old had two outstanding warrants for previous activities. 

The man's new charges include:

  • Break & Enter with Intent - Dwelling House
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x2)
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition

He is also being processed for:

  • Robbery (x2)
  • Sexual Assault
  • Assault
  • Uttering Threats
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking (x2)

The suspect remains in custody.