Online fundraiser for ‘polite, modest farmer’ facing firearms charges sending message, neighbour says
Thousands of dollars have been raised to help cover the legal fees of a Manitoba man charged after he allegedly fired a gun at thieves during a theft on his farm in August.
A Manitoba neighbour has launched an online fundraiser to help cover the legal fees of a 66-year-old farmer charged with firearms-related offenses after allegedly firing a gun at thieves on his farm in August. Mike Pfrimmer, 65, started the fundraiser, which has amassed over $19,000 of its $26,000 goal as of Wednesday afternoon.
The farmer, who owns an agricultural business near Carman, said he fired shots at the stolen vehicles to scare off the suspects, who were arrested and charged with theft, trespassing, and mischief. The property owner's neighbour, a 29-year-old man, a 47-year-old man, and a 41-year-old woman were also charged with various offenses.
Pfrimmer hopes the fundraiser sends a message about the right to defend oneself and send a message about rural theft increasing in recent years. He believes rural theft has increased in recent years, and his property was broken into eight years ago, leading him to spend nearly $20,000 on security equipment.
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