Police link property damage call to impaired driving arrest and weapons seizure
A 48-year-old man is facing numerous firearms and criminal charges after Regina police say a routine call about damaged property led officers to a traffic stop and, ultimately, a search that uncovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition.
The Regina Police Service says officers were dispatched shortly before 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 to the 100 block of Dorothy Street for a report of an intoxicated person damaging property. Officers located a vehicle leaving the area and conducted a traffic stop. The occupant, identified by police as Ryan Robison, was arrested for impaired driving.
During the arrest, officers say a knife fell from Robison's lap and was seized. Police allege the man also repeatedly uttered death threats against an acquaintance while in custody. That information, combined with further investigation, led investigators to obtain a search warrant for a residence in the 700 block of McIntosh Street, which was executed the next day on Aug. 9.
Police reports state the following items were seized from the McIntosh Street residence:
- One loaded, unlocked shotgun
- One prohibited assault rifle (with trigger lock)
- Five non-restricted rifles (three with trigger locks, two without)
- Ammunition
- Two BB guns
- Extra trigger locks and keys
Police say the assault rifle was prohibited and that several firearms were stored without the required safety measures in place. Robison was charged with a number of offences stemming from the two days of police activity.
| Charge | Count |
|---|---|
| Unauthorized possession of a firearm | 3 |
| Possession of a prohibited firearm | 3 |
| Careless storage of a firearm | 3 |
| Impaired driving | 1 |
| Possession of a weapon (knife) | 1 |
| Uttering threats | 1 |
| Break and enter and commit an indictable offence | 1 |
In addition to those counts, court documents list charges related to breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence. The accused appeared in Regina Provincial Court on Monday following his arrest on Saturday.
The seizure represents a notable weapons recovery for Regina police, who said the scene included both restricted and non-restricted items, as well as unsafe storage conditions. Firearms safety and storage laws are designed to prevent quick access to loaded weapons and reduce the risk of theft or misuse — concerns that police highlighted when detailing their findings.
For neighbours and community members, incidents like this underscore the ways a single call for service can reveal broader safety risks. Police encourage anyone who observes intoxicated or violent behaviour, or who suspects firearms are being stored unsafely, to report it promptly so officers can investigate and, if necessary, secure dangerous items.
As this case proceeds through the court system, charges listed by the Regina Police Service will be addressed in provincial court. No additional details about the accused's defence or a court date were released by police at the time of the seizure.
Regina remains a city where neighbours look out for one another. When calls for help lead to discoveries like this, they also prompt conversations about public safety, firearm storage and the supports available to people who struggle with substance use and conflict.
