Police in Lethbridge have charged a man with more than a dozen drug and weapons offences. (File photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet

Lethbridge man charged in connection with alleged manufacturing of firearms

Jun 22, 2023 | 1:15 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Police in Lethbridge have charged a 62-year-old man with over two dozen drug and weapons offences.

On June 14, 2023, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) initiated a short-term investigation into alleged drug trafficking activity at a downtown apartment, following a tip from the public.

On June 16, the investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant at a home along the 300 block of 5 Street South. During the search, police report that officers found weapons, including a rifle, a crossbow, airsoft pistols, homemade zip guns, a homemade long barrel shotgun, and assorted homemade gun parts and ammunition. The LPS added that pills, suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and cash proceeds of crime were also seized.

Items police reported seizing during a search of a residence on June 16, 2023. (Photo: Lethbridge Police Service)

According to the LPS, there was no one inside the residence when the search was conducted, however, a male occupant was later arrested without incident.

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Richard Latremouille, 62, of Lethbridge, is charged with:

Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of the proceeds of crime
Four counts of careless storage of a firearm
Six counts of possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public
Five counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm
Four counts of possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm with ammunition
Five counts of possession of a firearm obtained by the commission of an offence
Two counts of manufacturing a firearm or weapon

Latremouille has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on July 4, 2023.

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by Justin Goulet

Lethbridge man charged in connection with alleged manufacturing of firearms

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