MANITOBA – There have been three separate reports of social media threats in three separate communities on Tuesday, December 18th. Starting at 12:10 pm. students at R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson received social media threats. A youth who attends the school was arrested. Then at 8:10 pm. RCMP received a report that students at Carmen…
Forensic Evidence Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Break and Enters
WINNIPEG – RCMP’s National Forensic Laboratory Services helped the Winnipeg Police identify a suspect who broke into three different businesses between July and September. In all three incidents, the suspect broke a glass door to gain entrance to the businesses and stole cash as well as property. The forensic team recovered evidence at two of…
Suspects Arrested for River Heights Crime Spree
WINNIPEG – River Heights can breath a little easier, as police have arrested two men regarding a string of property crimes in the area dating back to August. The crimes range include stolen mail, and garage and shed break-ins. The suspects tried to sell some of the stolen property on December 14th, however police were…
Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Firearm Charges
WINNIPEG – A traffic violation led to the arrest of three people for multiple firearms charges. On December 17th police stopped a vehicle for failing to signal. When they approached the vehicle, they noticed a “Zip” gun and a sword inside the vehicle. All three occupants were arrested. The driver did not not have a…
Fatal Fire in Camper Trailer in Vita
VITA – Human remains have been discovered after a camper trailer fire was put out in Vita, Manitoba. The remains were discovered when the fire department conducted a search after the fire was extinguished just after 2:30 this morning. No further information is available at this time but RCMP are investigating.
Police Investigating Homicide on McGee Street
WINNIPEG – On December 17th police located an unconscious man on McGee Street. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition but has since been pronounced deceased. Police are treating his death as a homicide and are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime…
Police Asking for Public Assistance Finding Armed and Dangerous Man
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Police have put out another request for the public’s assistance in locating 36 year-old Roy Christopher Brandson. A warrant for Brandson’s arrest was initially put out December 8th when it was believed that he forced entry into a home on Sinclair Street and threatened and pointed a gun at two women.…
Five Community Centres to Get Funding for Renovation
WINNIPEG – Five City-owned community centres will be receiving funding for renovations in the upcoming year. Mayor Brian Bowman made the announcement on Monday stating , “Community centres are at the heart of where we come together as neighbours, friends, and families. They’re gathering places where residents celebrate many different milestones and aspects of life…
29 Year-Old Man Struck and Killed by Snowmobile
PUKATAWAGAN – RCMP are investigating the death of a 29 year-old man in Pukatawagan. He was found on a winter road at about 10:00pm on December 15th. A short time later a 16 year-old boy from the community reported to RCMP that he had struck him with his snowmobile. The investigation is ongoing.
Loss Prevention Officer Struck by Fleeing Car in Robbery
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – A loss prevention officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle during a robbery at a business on Sisson Drive as he attempted to stop the suspects. The incident occurred on December 16th at 5:10 pm. RCMP found the vehicle later that evening and arrested a 26-year-old driver, who was alone in…