WINNIPEG – There were two winning tickets for last night’s Lotto 649 draw. Each prize was worth $2.5 million. One winner was from British Columbia and the other was from Alberta. There was also a $1 million guaranteed prize winner from Quebec. Here are the winning numbers for Saturday, April 6, 2019. In the event…
Winnipeg Woman Steals Jewelry from Vulnerable Seniors in Personal Care Home
WINNIPEG – Eight victims between the ages of 78-100 had personal items stolen from them while being cared for in a personal care home on Henderson Highway. The rash of thefts came to the attention of police after the daughter of a 93 year-old woman reported that her mother was missing her wedding ring and…
Winning Ticket for Lotto Max 55 Million Jackpot
WINNIPEG – There is a lucky winner somewhere in Ontario for Friday’s $55 Million jackpot. Out of the eight Maxmillion prizes that were up for grabs, only two were claimed. The jackpot drops back down to $15 million for the next draw on Friday April 12, 2019. Here are the winning numbers for Friday April…
Two Arrested for Rash of Break-Ins in South Osborne Area
WINNIPEG – The south Osborne area of Winnipeg has been under attack with numerous thefts from homes under construction or being renovated. Tools and appliances have been taken from the homes and later sold online. After investigating, police identified a male suspect with a female accomplice and the two were arrested on April 4 at…
Police Launch All Valuables Removed Initiative
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Police Service is launching the All Valuables Removed initiative. The goal of the initiative is to prevent damage and theft from vehicles by reminding owners to remove valuables from their vehicles when unoccupied providing a deterrent to thieves. Most property crimes are crimes of opportunity. In 2017 there were 2,327 vehicles…
Police Looking for Distracted Drivers
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance will once again be providing funding to support the police enforcement programs for those who still use their cell phones while driving. The police enforcement programs will run in April, July and October. One in three road deaths are attributed to distracted driving as well as thousands of collisions annually.…
Police Arrest Drug Trafficking Bike Thief
WINNIPEG – Police responded to a stolen bike report and found a bonus $10,000 of Methamphetamine on the bike thieves. On April 2 at about 4:00 pm, police responded to a report of someone trying to steal a bicycle on Burrows Avenue. When they arrived they found a van with the stolen bike and two…
Ashern Burglars Break-In to 23 Local Businesses
ASHERN – A series of break and enters in the town of Ashern have left RCMP baffled and they are asking for help from the public in catching these burglars. Between January 2, 2019 and April 2, 2019, there have been 23 break and enters to a variety of businesses in the area including a…
Winnipeg Man Threatens Police Via Social Media
WINNIPEG – A 26 year-old Winnipeg man used social media to threaten police officers lives. The post showed the suspect uttering threats to kill officers while holding a firearm and standing across from Winnipeg Police Headquarters. Police immediately took precautions and security was enhanced in and around the building. On March 26 they conducted a…
Meth Lab Discovered in Winnipeg Apartment Building
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man was arrested after police discovered a dangerous drug lab in a suite of an apartment building on Mayfair Avenue. While police, fire and paramedics, along with a Hazmat team were safely ventilating and securing the building, residents were temporarily housed in transit buses. Various pieces of lab equipment, a pressure…