WINNIPEG – A suspect in a car break-in had to be tased by police after he reached into the waistband of his pants while they were attempting to arrest him. 24 year-old Brandon Storm was caught breaking in to a parked vehicle in a parkade by police at about 12:20 am. today. He refused to…
40 Year-Old Winnipeg Man Tries to Pull Machete on Police
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police had to draw firearms on a suspect late last night after he attempted to pull a machete from under his belt. The incident occurred on January 7 at about 10:10 pm on Furby Street when police noticed a man acting suspiciously. When they approached him he provided a false name, but…
City Forecasting $14.2 Million Surplus
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is forecasting a projected surplus in the General Revenue Fund of $14.2 million. This surplus is greater than the previously anticipated $9.5 million that was projected September 30, 2018. In accordance with Council policy, if the General Revenue Fund reports a surplus at year-end, it will be transferred…
Trial Starts for Men Accused of Killing Jeanenne Fontaine
WINNIPEG — The jury trial for two men charged in the killing of Tina Fontaine’s cousin starts today in Winnipeg. Jeanenne Chantel Fontaine, who was 29, was shot in March 2017 before the home she was in was set on fire. Christopher Brass and Jason Meilleur are charged with manslaughter. At the time of her…
Saskatchewan Man Arrested in Flin Flon Armed Robbery
FLIN FLON – A 34 year-old Creighton, Saskatchewan man has been arrested following an armed robbery in Flin Flon. The suspect entered the Main Street business on January 3 at about 10:30 pm., wearing a ski mask and carrying a handgun. He ordered the employee to open the register and left with cash and two…
Parking Ban Starts Tonight
The Parking Ban for Snow Routes starts tonight from midnight to 7 am. Vehicles parked in declared route areas may receive a $100 as well as being towed to the towing company’s compound. The Declared Snow Route Parking Ban will be in place until snow clearing is completed and the public will be notified when…
Collision in Powerview Leaves One Dead, One Critical
POWERVIEW – A two vehicle collision on highway 304, about seven km south of Powerview-Pine Falls has left one person dead and another in critical condition. The accident happened on January 4 at about 4:45 in the afternoon. RCMP believe that the collision occurred as a result of icy road conditions. A 54 year-old woman…
Winnipeg Armed Robbery Suspect, 21, Fails to Outsmart AIR-1
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg man, 21, wanted for a number of armed robberies tries to out run AIR-1 unsuccessfully. On December 31, 2018, just before midnight, Police received a tip that a suspect for a number of armed robberies was leaving an establishment in the 600 block of Erin Street. AIR-1 quickly acquired what police call…
21 Year-Old Winnipeg Man Arrested for Murder
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant for Second-Degree Murder has been arrested. 21 year-old Kane Ashley Antonio Moar was wanted for the murder of 34 year-old Ricardo Junior Hibi on December 17, 2018. Moar was identified as a suspect on December 19th and the police put out a request for public…
Air 1 Successfully Tracks Stolen Vehicle
WINNIPEG – Air 1 played a critical role in tracking a stolen vehicle through the North End on December 30th. At about 11:48pm., police spotted a stolen vehicle speeding through the area of Arlington and Dufferin. It failed to stop for several red lights and stop signs. Officers used various pursuit tactics to follow the…