News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, July 19, 2017   Please note a correction to the date and time.   Firearms – Arrests: C17-158608   On July 18, 2017, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Tactical Support Team supervisor was traveling in the 500 block of Spence Street when a male was observed handling what was believed to be a rifle at the rear of a vehicle.   As a result of this incident, a male and female were placed under arrest. Officers located and seized a number of weapons from within the vehicle including two SKS rifles, a .30-30 Winchester rifle and three air guns.   The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit.   Billy James Skerratt, a 36-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with numerous firearm-related offences in addition to breach of recognizance.   Jessie Lynn McKay, a 47-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with numerous firearm-related offences in addition to possession of a scheduled substance (codeine).   They were detained in custody.   For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.