Officers from the Brandon, Carberry, and Souris RCMP detachments were part of an investigation that led to the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen machinery and other goods, the Manitoba RCMP announced today.
According to an RCMP release, Brandon RCMP were notified of stolen property in the community of Wheatland at about 6:30 PM on May 7. Their investigation, along with those of the other two departments, led them to execute a search warrant on a property in the community.
Police allege that officers located upwards of $45,000 worth of stolen property that included John Deere equipment, and an enclosed trailer believed to be stolen out of Steinbach. While they were on the property, the male suspect drove by and a police conducted a traffic stop. A 42-year-old male from Wheatland was arrested without incident.
Christopher Bell was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 x3, Weapons Possession Contrary to Order x4, and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x 2. He is presumed innocent.
Bell was released and will appear in a Brandon court on May 26.
