Firearm/Drugs – Arrest : C25-60606
On March 21, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., North District officers conducted a traffic stop on a taxi that was obstructing traffic in the 200 block of Boyd Avenue. As the result of this stop, one individual (a passenger) was arrested, and police seized a loaded Glock, a magazine of ammunition, over two thousand dollars in cash, and approximately $3,500 worth of cocaine.
One of the passengers had a warrant and was placed under arrest. Subsequently, the illicit drugs and loaded firearm were discovered in his possession.
Joshua Joseph JOHNSTON (20) of Winnipeg, was charged with the following offences :
• Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – COCAINE
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
• Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
• Warrant for Fail to Attend Court
He was detained in custody
Staff Writer