10/13/2026
ARMED SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER TAXI INCIDENT IN WINNIPEG; HANDGUN SEIZED
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — October 12, 2026
A 45-year-old woman is facing multiple fi***rms-related charges following an alarming incident involving a taxi driver and a handgun in northeast Winnipeg.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers responded to a report of an armed suspect inside a taxi near the intersection of Concordia Avenue and Louelda Street at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Suspect allegedly threatened taxi driver with a handgun
Police reported that the woman entered a taxi in the Munroe East area, produced a handgun, and directed the driver to take her to a specific location.
Fortunately, no shots were fired during the incident.
The taxi driver activated the vehicle’s emergency beacon, exited the taxi, and contacted police for assistance.
Suspect fled after attempting to take control of taxi
Police said the woman subsequently moved into the driver’s seat of the taxi. However, after discovering that the keys had been removed, she fled the scene on foot.
West District General Patrol officers located the suspect in the 1000 block of Concordia Avenue and took her into custody.
During the arrest, officers seized an SGS 1911 handgun chambered in .22 calibre.
Woman faces multiple fi***rms-related charges
The accused was identified by police as Laney Sandra Nobiss, 45.
She has been charged with the following offences:
Possession of a fi***rm knowing its possession is unauthorized.
Unauthorized possession of a fi***rm in a motor vehicle.
Carrying a concealed weapon, prohibited device or am******on.
Storing a fi***rm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations.
Two counts of possessing a fi***rm, restricted or prohibited weapon, fi***rm part or am******on contrary to a prohibition order.
Police confirmed that Nobiss was detained in custody.
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