39-Year-Old Man Had Loaded Gun Holstered on His Hip

Manitoba PostNews

WINNIPEG – A traffic stop on Sunday near Watt Street and Talbot Avenue lead to multiple charges and the discovery of a loaded .32 caliber.

Police said a male passenger of the vehicle was found to be in possession of a loaded .32 caliber handgun which was holstered to his hip. When police searched the man further they found a small amount of methamphetamine and several hydromorphone pills.

Ronald Jason Leathwood, a 39-year-old from Winnipeg has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Weapon
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon, prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Possess Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order X2
  • Possession of Scheduled Substance-Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Scheduled Substance – Hydromorphone