RCMP Community Alert: Weapons Seized and Dauphin Man Charged After Street Arrest

Section 1: Summary of the Incident

On the evening of March 28, 2026, officers with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Dauphin, Manitoba arrested a 42-year-old man on Main Street South after observing that he was not complying with an existing court-ordered release condition. The encounter took place outside a local convenience store at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Following the arrest, RCMP conducted a search of the bag the man was carrying and located multiple weapons, including a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, and a knife, along with other items. The suspect, identified as Daniel Gingera, 42, of Dauphin, now faces a total of 14 criminal charges related to weapons offences, release order breaches, and resisting a peace officer. He has been remanded into custody.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official RCMP report, an officer from the West District General Investigation Section was patrolling Main Street South in Dauphin when they recognized an adult male outside a convenience store who appeared to be breaking the conditions of his release order. When the officer moved in to arrest the man, he initially resisted, but was ultimately brought under control and taken safely into custody.

A search of the bag in the suspect’s possession uncovered several weapons and related items. The RCMP report indicates that the following items were seized:

• A sawed-off shotgun
• A knife
• Ammunition
• A road flare
• Drug paraphernalia

The accused, Daniel Gingera, 42, from Dauphin, has been charged with the following 14 offences as reported by RCMP:

• Resisting a peace officer
• Failing to comply with a release order (four counts)
• Carrying a concealed weapon (two counts)
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts)
• Weapons possession contrary to order (three counts)
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited firearm

RCMP confirm that Gingera was remanded into custody following these charges.

For residents who want to understand broader trends in the area, CrimeCanada.ca maintains up-to-date crime statistics and safety data for Dauphin, Manitoba, which can help community members gauge local risk levels and patterns over time.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the serious community risk posed when prohibited or restricted weapons are carried in public spaces, especially by individuals who are already under court-ordered conditions. The recovery of a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, and other weapons on a busy street in Dauphin underscores how quickly a routine patrol can prevent a potentially dangerous situation from escalating.

For residents across Manitoba, it is important to stay aware of your surroundings, particularly near convenience stores, transit stops, and other late-evening gathering spots. If you see someone who appears to be carrying weapons, handling firearms unsafely, or clearly breaching court-ordered conditions, do not intervene directly. Instead, contact your local police or RCMP detachment immediately and provide as much detail as you safely can. Timely reporting of suspicious or high-risk behaviour is a critical part of preventing violence before it happens and contributes directly to safer streets in communities like Dauphin and throughout the province.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.