Two facing drugs and firearms charges in Regina, Saskatchewan

Regina, Saskatchewan – On the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2023, police were dispatched to a residence on the 3000 block of Dewdney Avenue for a property check. Information received was that a male was trespassing on a rental property. Police entered the location and found both a 27 year-old male and a 17 year-old male inside, with numerous drugs and firearms in plain sight. The two males were arrested and charged, and the drugs, firearms, and ammunition were seized.

A search warrant was executed on the residence, and further firearm ammunition and a substance believed to be methamphetamine were located.

Regina Police Service
Regina Police Service

Twenty-seven year-old Shayden Alexzander THOMPSON, is charged with:

Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine) [CDSA 5(2)];

Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl) [CDSA 5(2)];

Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Alprazolam) [CDSA 5(2)];

2 X Careless Use of A Firearm / Ammunition [CC 86(1)];

2 X Possess Firearm Knowing Its Possession Unauthorized [CC 92(1)];

Possession of a Loaded or Restricted Firearm [CC 95(1)(A)];

Possession of a Restricted Weapon with Ammunition [CC 95(1)(B)];

Possession of a Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime [CC 96(1)]; and

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime [CC 355(B)].

A 17 year-old, who cannot be named in keeping with the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with:

Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine) [CDSA 5(2)];

Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl) [CDSA 5(2)];

Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Alprazolam) [CDSA 5(2)];

6 X Possession of Firearm / Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order [CC 117.01(1)];

2 X Careless Use of A Firearm / Ammunition [CC 86(1)];

2 X Possess Firearm Knowing Its Possession Unauthorized [CC 92(1)];

Possession of a Loaded or Restricted Firearm [CC 95(1)(A)];

Possession of a Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime [CC 96(1)];

Possession of a Restricted Weapon with Ammunition [CC 95(1)(B)]; and

Fail to Comply with Disposition [YCJA 137].

Both accused made their first court appearances in Provincial Court and Provincial Youth Court Monday, March 20, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

Regina Police Service

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