Warrants lead to multiple charges

On January 11, 2020, the Swift Current Municipal RCMP began an investigation into a garage break and enter where firearms were stolen.

Through the investigation, police officers from both Swift Current and Maple Creek Detachments have executed two search warrants and have recovered a number of the firearms that were stolen and have laid the following charges:

23-year-old Donny Gurney from Swift Current (released on bail conditions – next appearance was March 4):

1. Possession of a firearm for the purpose of trafficking;

2. Unauthorized possession of a firearm;

3. Possession of stolen property;

4. Trafficking in stolen property.

21-year-old Cody HAMMER from Swift Current (released on bail conditions – next appearance is March 11, 2020):

1. Unauthorized possession of a firearm;

2. Possession of prohibited firearm;

3. Possession of a firearm knowing it was obtained by crime;

4. Unsafe storage of a firearm;

5. Tamper with a serial number on a firearm;

6. Possession of a firearm for the purpose of trafficking;

7. Possession of stolen property;

8. Trafficking in stolen property.

48-year-old Christopher FOSTER from Swift Current (in custody on other matters and next appearance is March 18, 2020):

1. Possession of a firearm contrary to an Order;

2. Unauthorized possession of a firearm;

3. Trafficking in stolen property;

4. Possession of stolen property;

5. Possession of a firearm for the purpose of trafficking.

40-year-old Tyrone Stanley of Maple Creek (remanded into custody – next appearance was March 4):

1. Possession of a firearm contrary to an Order;

2. Unauthorized possession of a firearm;

3. Trafficking in stolen property;

4. Possession of stolen property;

5. Possession of a firearm for the purpose of trafficking.

If you have any information relating to this investigation, please call the Swift Current Municipal RCMP General Investigation Section at 306-778-4870 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.