The Dispatch - RCMP make arrest in meth case

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Spruce Plains RCMP

On Nov. 1, Minnedosa RCMP responded to another report of a missing dog at a residence in Clanwilliam. Police attended a residence located on First Avenue and spoke to the residents regarding the missing dog. While speaking to the complainant, police were able to detect a strong smell of marijuana coming from inside the residence. At this time, a male took off from the location and police were allowed to enter the residence.

It was determined that the smell was coming from the male’s bedroom. A Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) Search Warrant for the residence was granted and executed on this day. Upon completion of the search, police seized approximately 146 grams of marijuana and a large amount of drug paraphernalia. A Warrant of Arrest was issued for David Bold of Clanwilliam. On Nov. 5, David Bold was located at a residence in Wawanesa and arrested with the assistance of Souris RCMP. He has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Failing to comply with a condition of his Recognizance. As for the dog, it was located the following day at the rest stop on highway 16 and 10 junction, uninjured.

On Nov. 5, Minnedosa RCMP responded to a disturbance call at a residence located at 6th Avenue SW in Minnedosa. It was reported that a male was intoxicated inside the residence and causing problems. Police attended the location and located an intoxicated Timmy Barrette. During the investigation, it was determined that Barrette was currently on conditions to abstain from the consumption of alcohol. As a result, he has been charged with fail to comply with condition of his undertaking. The matter is still before the courts.

On Nov. 12, Neepawa RCMP received a report of a break and enter at Performance Exhaust in Neepawa. It was reported that a quad, a couple dirt bikes and some miscellaneous parts had been taken sometime overnight. A short time later, Neepawa RCMP received another call from a resident in the RM of Rosedale that he had located items matching the description above in his field. Police attended the location and were informed that a male was also located in the area driving a quad recklessly. Upon police arrival, a male was located on a quad and refused to stop for police. In the process, the male managed to switch to a vehicle and attempted to leave the scene. The male proceeded to ram his vehicle into another vehicle which was trying to assist police. The male than ran into a neighbouring field. Police located the male on a field and arrested him without incident. As a result, Brad Minkus has been charged with assault with weapon, mischief under $5,000, possession of stolen property, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, uttering threats, removing a vehicle identification number and a few other Highway Traffic Act charges. Minkus was remanded into custody and appeared in Brandon Provincial Court.

On Nov. 13, Neepawa RCMP received information regarding an individual in Neepawa who was in possible possession of Methamphetamine. As a result, a CDSA Search Warrant was granted. A search was conducted at a residence in the 300 block of 1st Avenue in Neepawa. As a result of the search warrant, police located just shy of 1 gram of Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Harlen Racette of Neepawa has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Racette to appear in Minnedosa Court.