A joint investigation between the RCMP and Correctional Service of Canada resulted in four individuals charged who are believed to have played a role in supplying inmates with illegal drugs inside Stony Mountain Institution.
Illegal drugs seized by RCMP during the course of investigation.
On August 22, 2013, the RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with the assistance of several RCMP Support Units arrested Christopher Sposito and Ashleigh Sullivan in Selkirk.
Christopher Sposito, 29, of Selkirk, faces charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking as well as possessing proceeds of crime.
Ashleigh Sullivan, 24, of Winnipeg, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking as well as conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance.
Both Sposito and Sullivan have been released from police custody to appear in Winnipeg Court on October 17, 2013.
At the time of the arrest, Sposito was a casual employee of Stony Mountain Institution. Sullivan is believed to have a relationship with an inmate at the institution.
The investigation has also led to two Stony Mountain Institution inmates charged. Stephan Konowalchuk, 30, and Joel Bruneau, 23, each face two counts of conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance.
Morphine tablets, ephedrine pills, cannabis oil and cash were seized during the course of this investigation.
Anyone with information on suspected trafficking is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to Crimes(274637). Stony Mountain Institution has a confidential Security Intelligence Tip Line at 204-344-6000, for reporting concerns regarding institutional drug trafficking.
