Posted on 06/07/2011, 9:11 am, by mySteinbach
On June 6, 2011, at 6pm, RCMP in Steinbach were called to a residence on Ellice Avenue, where it was reported a 26-year-old man was in possession of a firearm.
RCMP report that the man threatened to harm himself or police with the firearm if confronted.
The man was last seen leaving the residence, but with tips from the public, an area near the residence was contained. With the assistance of Sprague RCMP, St. Pierre RCMP and Ste. Anne Police Department, the man was located and apprehended without incident.
The firearm was located near the man and confirmed to be an imitation or “replica” handgun.
The man remains in police custody as the investigation is ongoing. Firearms related charges are pending.
