FIREARM OFFENCE

On April 24, 2021 at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Regina Police Service, Property Crimes Unit, along with the assistance of patrol, conducted an investigation regarding a firearm related offence. The investigation lead to an address in the 1200 block of Cameron Street, where three male suspects were taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the residence produced a firearm along with ammunition. The investigation resulted in one of the three suspects being released from custody. The remaining two suspects were charged with the following:

Twenty four year old, Gerald Edward KEENATCH, of Regina, is charged with:

1. C. 92(1) – Possession of a firearm knowing he is not the holder of a license to possess it
2. C. 117.01(1) – Possession of a firearm while prohibited
3. C. 117.01(1) – Possession of ammunition while prohibited
4. C. 92(2) – Possession of a prohibited device (over capacity magazine)
5. C. 86(2) – Unsafe storage of a firearm contrary to regulations

Twenty two year old, Francis John DESJARLAIS, of Regina, is charged with the following:

1. C. 91(1) – Possession of a firearm not being the holder of a license
2. C. 91(2) – Possession of a prohibited device (over capacity magazine)
3. C. 86(2) – Unsafe storage of a firearm contrary to regulations

Both KEENATCH and DESJARLAIS are scheduled for Provincial Court on Monday April 26^th, at 9:30 a.m.

Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.