On November 8, 2018, at 11:00 pm, Thompson RCMP received a report of a missing 16-year-old female. Anika Thomas was last seen at RD Parker Collegiate in the City of Thompson at 4:15 pm on November 8, 2018. Thomas is described as 6’0”, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen…
Drug Traffickers Arrested in St James
Another drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Winnipeg police has led to a home in St James. Police executed a search warrant on Strauss Drive and seized a number of items from the home including $10,000 worth of cocaine (5 oz), $2,670 in cash, a loaded sawed-off 12 gauge tactical shotgun, a loaded .32 calibre…
Police Catch Drug Dealers in Daniel McIntyre Neighbourhood
Police have been investigating possible drug trafficking in the Daniel McIntyre neighbourhood and on November 15 they executed a search warrant at a home on Alverstone Street. They discovered cocaine valued at $1,600, $2,400 in cash, a loaded, sawed-off .22 calibre rifle with ammunition, a canister of bear spray, and white powder believed to be…
Two Employers Fined After Employees Lose Fingers
Two Employers were prosecuted for violations under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and handed out fines totalling more than $110,000. On April 12, 2016, a worker with Winkler-based Prinsco Canada Inc. was instructed to install rubber trim on the sharp edges of a resin mixer. While performing the work, the mixer remained in operation…
Violent Gunman Robs Victim for His Cellphone
On November 14, a violent man robbed a 43-year-old victim at gunpoint. At 2:20 pm. police responded to a call of a violent man in possession of a gun at a business on Ellice Avenue. When they arrived the victim informed them that he was robbed of his cellphone at gunpoint. The suspect was found…
Police Officer Suffers Broken Hand in Struggle
A police officer suffered a broken hand while trying to arrest an uncooperative suspect. Yesterday (November 14) at 10:20pm police saw a stolen vehicle at Provencher and Tache and with the assistance of Air1 they tracked the car as it travelled a significant distance. It eventually came to a stop in a back lane on…
Noontime Armed Robbery Suspect Faces Multiple Gun Charges
In spite of an uncooperative victim, police manage to nab a suspect who robbed someone at gunpoint in broad daylight. On November 14 at 12:40 p.m., police responded to the report of a person who had been robbed at gunpoint at Beverley Street and Sargent Avenue. Officers found the suspect in the area and placed…
RCMP Seize Large Quantity of Cocaine, Cash and Weapons
On November 12, Thompson RCMP along with specialized units, executed two search warrants at two residences in Thompson, Manitoba. Thompson RCMP, Manitoba North District Specialized Units, and the Emergency Response Team searched a residence located on Caribou Road in Thompson and seized approximately 947 grams of cocaine, an SKS high powered rifle, ammunition, cross bow…
Premier Conquers Trail That Broke His Arm
WINNIPEG — A year after he was seriously injured on a wilderness hike in New Mexico, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has apparently conquered the same trail. Pallister’s press secretary says the premier and his wife, Esther, completed the Rain Creek−Mogollon Trail on Tuesday and also thanked first responders and hospital staff who helped him last…
RCMP Investigate Diesel Spill at Keeyask Generating Station
Gillam RCMP are investigating a diesel spill that happened on November 8 at the Manitoba Hydro Keeyask Generating Station. They were advised that it was intentionally released into the ground are are asking for public assistance identifying who is responsible. The RCMP are asking anyone with information to call the Gillam RCMP at 204-652-2200, or…