Dauphin RCMP find sword in vehicle after traffic stop

September 22, 2026 - Dauphin, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On Sept. 18, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Dauphin RCMP initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle whose registered owner had a suspended driver’s licence.

The incident occurred on the 100-block of Main Street in Dauphin. While speaking to the driver, an RCMP officer saw illicit cannabis in plain view in the centre console of the vehicle. As a result, the driver and his female passenger were arrested.

Officers searched the vehicle and seized a kitchen knife, a sword, needles and various drug paraphernalia, as well as open liquor.

RCMP also learned the couple were both under court-ordered conditions to not contact one another.

Zachary McDougall, 27, and 25-year-old MacKenzie Cameron – both of Prince Albert, Sask. – are charged with:
•    Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and
•    Failure to comply with a release order condition.

The pair also received multiple tickets, with McDougall receiving fines for failing to produce a licence when required, carrying open liquor in a vehicle and possessing illicit cannabis. In total, the tickets carry a combined fine of $1,022.

Cameron received $909 in fines for carrying open liquor in a vehicle and possessing illicit cannabis.

Both were remanded into custody.