On July 4, 2024, at approximately 9:13 p.m., officers from the West District, with the assistance of AIR1, responded to the report of an off-duty RCMP officer who spotted a previously stolen vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 1900 block of Ross Avenue West.
The vehicle was reported stolen on July 2 from a parking lot in the 1700 block of Sargent Avenue. It was full of personal belongings, including luggage and identification belonging to the owner.
As the off-duty officer approached the vehicle, a male armed with a machete exited the residence and confronted him. The officer identified himself as an off-duty member, and the male retreated to the residence.
Upon police arrival, the suspect male was taken into custody, and a large quantity of property, weapons and two firearms were seized from the residence:
- Remington 1100 LT Model (Reported from a 2021 B&E in Headingley, MB)
- Remington Wingmaster Shotgun
- Ammunition
- Machetes
- A stolen Ford-150 pickup truck (Reported stolen in June 2024)
- A stolen Dodge Caravan (as referenced above, stolen July 2, 2024)
- Several stolen vehicle license plates (previously reported by owners)
- Stolen credit cards and personal items (Reported stolen July 2, 2024, from Recreation Complex lockers – 900 block Sargent Ave.)
Tyson Jay GAMBLIN (42), of Winnipeg, was charged with 21 firearms, property and weapons-related offences and was detained in custody.