WINNIPEG – A stolen vehicle that had been missing for ten days was recovered with loaded firearms inside.
On February 10 police stopped a stolen vehicle travelling on Portage Avenue. They arrested the two men inside and a search of the vehicle and suspects resulted in the seizure of two loaded improvised firing devices.
33 year-old Eric Matthew Morrissette has been charged with:
– Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
– Possession of a Weapon
– Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
– Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
– Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
– Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
– Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
– Drive suspended/while disqualified (Highway Traffic Act)
22 year-old Cody Chad Loonfoot has been charged with:
– Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
– Possession of a Weapon (x2)
– Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
– Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle (x2)
– Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (x2)
– Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (x2)
He was also processed on an outstanding arrest warrant for:
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order
They were detained in custody.