A 26 year-old Regina male is facing numerous weapons-related charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an assault rifle, a high-capacity magazine and ammunition.
On the afternoon of August 30, 2015, police were conducting laser speed enforcement for traffic-related offences in the area of Winnipeg Street and 2nd Avenue North. At about 12:10 p.m., one officer observed white Ford F350 vehicle swerving and accelerating. The laser equipment indicated the vehicle was travelling well in excess of the posted speed limit so the officer attempted to flag the vehicle off the road. The officer had to step out of the lane to avoid being hit, but the truck slowed and stopped. The driver showed strong signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. The vehicle was searched and police located an assault rifle with a high-capacity magazine, as well as ammunition nearby and open liquor. The firearm was made safe and seized. Further investigation led to ten criminal charges against the driver, as well as three tickets under bylaw and provincial legislation.
Twenty-six year-old Corey Wesley GOSMAN, DOB: 1988-12-11, of Regina, is charged with:
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device in a Motor Vehicle, section 94(1)(a)(ii) CC;
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Ammunition in a Motor Vehicle, section 94(1)b) CC;
Three charges of Careless Use of a Firearm (transport of firearm, high-capacity magazine, ammunition), section 86(1) CC;
Impaired Driving, section 253(1)(a) CC;
Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition, section 117.01(1) CC;
Possession of Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition, section 117.01(1) CC;
Possession of a Prohibited Device (high-capacity magazine), section 117.01(1) CC; and
Possession of a Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has Been Tampered With, section 108(1)(b).
GOSMAN made his first court appearance on these charges in Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2015.
