Two Regina females and a Regina male are facing numerous drug and weapon- related charges after an investigation and search by police on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.
At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, patrol members came across a disturbance in the 1100 block of Rae Street. One officer approached the vehicle’s occupants, and the officer noticed the male trying to reach for something under the seat, which allegedly was a firearm. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a firearm (sawed off shotgun), ammunition and other bladed weapons, as well as a small quantity of a substance alleged to be Crystal Methamphetamine. The suspects were arrested without incident and subsequently charged.
Twenty-five year-old Garett Edward NAMETH, DOB: 1990-02-16, of Regina, is facing a total of 10 charges. They are:
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order [Sec 117.01(1), CC],
- Four charges of Possession of a Weapon [Sec 88, CC],
- Carrying Concealed Weapon [Sec 90, CC],
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized [Sec 92(1), CC],
- Possession of a Loaded or Restricted Firearm [Sec 95(1)(A), CC],
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle [Sec 94(1), CC],
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance [Sec 4(1), CDSA].
NAMETH made his first court appearance on these charges Court today, September 4th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Twenty-seven year-old Jennifer Michelle NICHOLLS, DOB: 1987-11-06, of Regina, is charged with:
- Two charges of Possession of a Weapon [Sec 88, CC],
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle [Sec 94(1), CC].
NICHOLLS will make her first court appearance on these charges in Provincial Court Court this morning, September 4th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Thirty-one year-old Tara Sky YAHYAHKEEKOOT, DOB: 1983-09-29, of Regina, is charged with:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle [Sec 94(1), CC].
YAHYAHKEEKOOT made her first court appearance on these charges in Provincial Court this morning, September 4th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
This incident is still under investigation and further charges may be pending.