WINNIPEG — Razak Iyal still wakes up in the middle of the night feeling the icy winds on Christmas Eve two years ago when his life drastically changed. “It comes into my dreams all the time. I am thinking about it. When you wake up from the bed you see your hands and you don’t…
Winnipeg Man Wanted for Murder
WINNIPEG – Police have identified a suspect in the homicide of a man on McGee Street. On December 17th a man was discovered unconscious, suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to hospital in critical condition but later died as a result of his injuries. Winnipeg Police have now issued a warrant for arrest for…
3 Manitoba Youths Arrested for Social Media Threats
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…
Santa Stand-In Inspires Toy Drive
WINNIPEG — Brian Sanderson’s white beard and jolly demeanor landed him in Santa’s bright−red suit in Winnipeg malls, seniors centres, toy catalogues and as the mythical Christmas figure in more than half a dozen movies. So when Sanderson, Winnipeg’s most well−known Santa’s helper, died in October at the age of 77, a group of people…
Task Force Created to Combat Drugs
WINNIPEG – Federal, provincial and municipal leaders have formed a task force to address and respond to the rapid increase in the distribution and use of methamphetamine and other substances. The creation of the Illicit Drug Task Force was announced today by Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman and…
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…