Virden RCMP seize drugs and weapons while assisting Animal Control
January 31, 2025, 1:54 pm
Michelle Lissel and Sgt. Paul Manaigre
On January 28, 2025, at approximately 9:30 am, Virden RCMP officers attended to an address located on 3rd Avenue S in Virden to assist Animal Control officers in the execution of their duties.
Once inside the residence, officers located two females (31, 41) and a 38-year-old male in the living room who had no permission being inside the home. They were placed under arrest for breaking and entering.
On the coffee table in the living room, officers observed baggies of suspected drugs and drug related paraphernalia.
A search of the suspects on scene also led to the seizure of additional drugs, illicit pills and drug related paraphernalia.
A fourth suspect, a 45-year-old male, was located and arrested in the basement.
A search warrant was subsequently prepared and executed at this residence which led to the seizure of additional drugs, believed to be cocaine and methamphetamine, homemade weapons, knives and other drug related paraphernalia.
RCMP have charged 38-year-old Bryon Gardner, from Virden, Rashelle Studer, 41, and Katherine Tomms, 31, both from the RM of Wallace-Woodworth, with several offences including breaking and entering, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
The 45-year-old male was released for a court appearance scheduled for February 7, 2025, in Brandon where he will face similar charges.
Virden RCMP continue to investigate.
