REGINA – RCMP recovered a stolen motorhome and firearms at a home on Woodland Crescent in Regina Beach on April 19.
Jackson Bishop, 46, of Regina Beach was arrested and charged with three counts of contravention of firearms regulations, possession of a restricted firearm at an unauthorized place, unauthorized transportation of a prohibited firearm, and two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. He was additionally charged with mischief under $5,000 for an attempted ATM break-in at a business in Regina Beach on April 18.
Police say that around 3 p.m. on April 19, Lumsden RCMP got a call about a theft from a home on Highwood Ave. in Buena Vista, Sask. It was reported that a motorhome, along with a firearm and ammunition, were taken by a male without the consent of the owner.
About two-and-a-half hours later, police located the motorhome in Regina Beach. Officers from Lumsden and Southey RCMP detachments, along with RCMP Police Dog Services and Regina Police Service Combined Traffic Services responded and contained the area. Regina Police Service Aerial Support Unit also assisted.
While this incident was unfolding, police officers asked residents of the area to stay indoors and additional police officers were required to help keep the gathering public back from the immediate area due to safety concerns, especially given the firearm theft reported.
Police officers approached the stolen motorhome and arrested the adult male and an adult female inside without incident.
Two firearms and loaded magazines were located during a subsequent search of the motorhome. A search warrant was executed at the residence on Woodland Crescent where police located a further three firearms with loaded magazines, a baton and knife.
The woman was released without charges.
Bishop appears in Regina Provincial Court on May 21.