Four charged in firearms theft

Firearms recovered by Swift Current and Maple Creek RCMP. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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 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 is March 4, 2020):

  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 is March 4, 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.

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.