On July 8, 2016, at approximately 10:30 p.m., general patrol officers performed a traffic stop on a taxi cab in area of McGregor Street and Pritchard Avenue as a result of a Highway Traffic Act infraction. When the cab stopped the front passenger fled from the vehicle.
This male was arrested after a brief foot pursuit. The rear passenger was also detained. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the following items being seized:
- 6 rocks of crack cocaine (value $120)
- $1,290 in cash
- Sawed-off shotgun
- Shotgun ammunition
Jason Scott WOODHOUSE,22-years of Winnipeg, was charged with:
- 6 firearms and weapons related offences
- Possess Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possess Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
- Fail to Comply Conditions of Recognizance x 5
Mark Alexander YOUNG, 21-years, of Winnipeg, was charged with:
- 7 firearms and weapons related offences
- Possess Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possess Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime
- Fail to with Probation Order x 2
- Warrant of Arrest (Suspension of Parole/Statutory Release)
Both accused were remanded into custody.
