Firearms Charges Laid Following Traffic Stop

Two people are facing charges following a traffic stop.

On Monday, May 4, 2026, members of the Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT Regina), with the assistance of the Patrol, Aerial Support Unit and Canine Unit, conducted a traffic stop at Dewdney Avenue and Elphinstone Street.

Two occupants of the vehicle, an adult male and adult female, were taken into custody on outstanding warrants. A search of the vehicle, subsequent to arrest, revealed a loaded handgun.

As a result of this investigation,

Forty year-old Edmond GORDON and 34 year-old Shaquielle JACK are jointly charged with:

• Careless Storage of a Firearm [CC 86(2)];
• Carry Concealed Weapon [CC 90]
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm [CC 92(1)];
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle [CC 94(1)];and
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm [CC 95(1)].

Edmond GORDON is additionally charged with:

• 2 x Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order [CC 117.01(1)];
• Fail to comply with Conditions of Release Order [CC 145(5)(a)];and
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order [733.1(1)]

 Both accused made their first appearances on these charges in Regina Provincial Court today, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

* The Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) is a specialized intelligence-led enforcement team dedicated to addressing illegal weapons, drugs and human trafficking.

This province-wide team is comprised of police officers and civilian professionals from both RCMP and municipal agencies, including the Regina Police Service.