WINNIPEG – Four suspects have been arrested after a taxi cab driver was robbed at gunpoint at around 4:40 yesterday morning.
Police arrived with K-9 to the area and located a number of suspects inside a home on Pacific Avenue. Some individuals were taken into custody early, but remaining occupants of the house engaged in a lengthy standoff with police.
Members of the Tactical Support Team and the Crisis Negotiation Unit, along with other police units, were used to bring the incident to a safe resolution. A total of 11 people were taken into custody throughout the event.
The Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation and executed a search warrant at the residence, recovering a .380 Auto handgun along with ammunition and a pellet gun. The pistol was determined to have been stolen during a break & enter in Selkirk, Manitoba, in 1998.
31 year-old Samuel Tache McKay has been charged with:
– Armed Robbery using a Restricted Firearm or Prohibited Firearm
– Discharge a Restricted Firearm or a Prohibited Firearm with Intent
– Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
– Possession of a Weapon
– Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
– Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
– Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
– Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
– Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
– Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
– Pointing a Firearm
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order
– Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice
24 year-old Prairie Sky Atkinson has been charged with:
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
– Identity Fraud – Intent to Avoid Arrest, Prosecution or Obstruct Justice
She was also processed on several outstanding warrants.
They were detained in custody.
A 24-year-old female of Winnipeg has been arrested for:
– Armed Robbery using a Firearm
An 18-year-old female of Winnipeg has been arrested for:
– Armed Robbery using a Firearm
– Possession of a Weapon (x2)
They were released on a Promise to Appear.