A man from Richer faces a lengthy list of charges following an incident Friday in Winnipeg.

At approximately 11:30 pm, police observed a vehicle driving erratically in the city's west end. The vehicle was stopped and two men were arrested. Officers recovered and seized a loaded sawed-off .22 calibre rifle, a machete and bear spray.

Twenty-eight-year-old Jonathan Lee Martens of Richer has been charged with:

- Possession of a Weapon (x3)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x2)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Drive without licence or with invalid licence (Highway Traffic Act)
- Drive without driver's liability insurance (Highway Traffic Act)
- Drive imprudently (Highway Traffic Act)

A 32-year-old from Winnipeg was also charged. The two were detained in custody.