On January 10, 2023, Spruce Plains RCMP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in a parking lot on Main Street East, in Neepawa.

Officers attended, located the vehicle and arrested three adults and a youth. Further investigation linked a second vehicle which was also found in the parking lot.

A search of the vehicles and suspects resulted in the seizure of four firearms, 64 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a small amount of cocaine, bear spray, weapons and stolen property.

A 31-year-old female from Ste Rose du Lac has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2, Fail to Comply, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2023.

A 21-year-old female from Portage la Prairie has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2023.

A 25-year-old male from Dauphin has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply x3, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. He was remanded into custody.

A 16-year-old male from Regina has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply x3, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. He was remanded into custody.

Spruce Plains RCMP continues to investigate.