Winnipeg police charge 3 after meth and weapons seized in Booth

Winnipeg police have charged three people after a search of a Booth neighbourhood home turned up methamphetamine, weapons, ammunition and stolen property. The search took place on November 8, 2026, in the 200 block of Booth Drive, police said.

According to police, the West District Community Support Unit began investigating suspected drug trafficking in Booth in October 2026. Unit officers, assisted by the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at the residence and took three people into custody.

Police said they seized:

• A Slavia model 624 .177-calibre rifle and approximately 100 rounds of .22-calibre ammunition;
• Two swords and a bow with seven arrows;
• 2.27 grams of methamphetamine in packaging, a digital scale and packaging materials;
• A stolen 2024 Polaris ATV and a stolen passport.

Charges and custody

Dharia Rae Belanger, 26, was charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, three counts of possession of a weapon, and possession of a prohibited device or ammunition knowing its possession was unauthorized. Belanger also faces two counts related to possession of a firearm, restricted or prohibited weapon, firearm part or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, three counts of failing to comply with a release order, possession of an identity document and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Police said Belanger was detained in custody.

William Kenneth Bauer, 42, was charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and three counts of disobeying a court order. Bauer was detained in custody, police said.

A 41-year-old woman faces charges of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Police said she was released on an undertaking.