Wanted Man Arrested

Submitted by the Moose Jaw Police Service

On January 16, 2025, the Moose Jaw Police Service arrested 31-year-old Michael Tufano following a Police Operation on the 1200 block of Vaughan Street.

Tufano was on a Mandatory Prohibition Order, following being convicted on November 8, 2022, for causing death by criminal negligence with a firearm and drug-related offences.

Michael Anthony Tufano - Regina Police Service Photo

He was prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition for 10 years.

Following his incarceration Tufano was granted parole, which he subsequently breached and a Canada-wide warrant was issued for his arrest on January 2, 2025, for being Unlawfully at Large.

On January 16, 2025, Tufano was located and arrested at a residence on the 1200 block of Vaughan Street with the assistance of the MJPS’ Tactical Response Team (TRT) and was taken into police custody without incident.

Following the arrest, police executed a search warrant for the residence. As a result of the search police located a loaded handgun.

As a result, Tufano has been charged with:

• Possession of loaded and restricted firearm

• Breach of weapon prohibition x2

• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

• Careless use of a firearm

• Possession of an unauthorized firearm

Tufano will appear in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Friday, January 17, 2025.