MORDEN – Morden Police are asking for the public’s help locating two men they have placed on their wanted list. John Nicholas Ingram Ingram is 32-years-old and wanted for failing to attend court. John Rex Parker Parker is 57-years-old and wanted for breaching his probation. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either of these…
Unsuspecting Buyer Car-Jacked at Gun Point
WINNIPEG – An unsuspecting man who arranged online to meet someone selling an item he wanted, instead the man was car-jacked at gun point. On Monday night Police met with a 36-year-old man, who, after responding to an online advertisement, went to a pre-arranged location in the Dufferin area to purchase an electronic item. During…
Man Believed to be on Meth Facing Several Charges after Threatening Police
WINNIPEG – Police stumble upon a man who they arrested after a short pursuit. Police said they spotted the man rummaging through property at the rear of a business. When officers attempted to speak with the man, he threw a bag on the ground and fled on a bike. Officers caught up with the man…
14-Year-Old Busted for Robbery of Beer Store
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested a 14-year-old for the robbery of a beer vendor in the 1400 block of St. Matthews Avenue. Police say a youth entered the store and selected a pack of malt beverages. When an employee asked for the suspect’s identification, he produced a knife in a threatening manner. He then fled…
River Heights Residents Finding Used Needles as Bikes Disappear & Cars Get Tossed
Subsequent to our podcasts on the outdated WRHA needle exchange program and follow up about businesses being used as dumping grounds , we asked the good people of River Heights if they had comments about finding used needles. Already overrun with bike theft and garage/car break-ins caused in great measure by meth users, discarded sharps…
3-Day Suspension for Using Cell Phone While Driving
WINNIPEG – As of November 1st you could be handed a short-term, 3-day, roadside license suspension for using your phone. Officials with the Province said changes under The Highway Traffic Act and the Drivers and Vehicles Act will allow for short-term roadside licence suspensions for using a cellphone or other hand-operated electronic devices while driving.…
Manitoba Mulling a Ban On Public Consumption of Edible Cannabis
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it is considering expanding its ban on smoking cannabis in public places to also include consumption of edible products. Justice Minister Cliff Cullen says the government is currently considering the change and a decision could come soon. Some other provinces have said they will ban all forms of pot…
MPI Earned Revenues Up $44.8 Million
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance earned more money in the first six months of this year compared to the previous year. MPI reported a net income of $72.8 million for the first six months of its fiscal year ending August 31, 2018. That is an increase of $30.5 million over the same time period last…
Two Missing Manitoba Boaters Found Dead
MANITOBA – Moose Lake RCMP are investigating the circumstances behind the deaths of two men who were boating. Police said they were advised of two overdue boaters on October 14th. Since then they have determined that five fishermen in two boats left Moose Lake at 2:00 pm on October 13th and headed towards the Big…
Police Put 6 High Risk Sex Offenders Back in Jail
WINNIPEG – A special initiative by the Winnipeg police resulted in several high-risk sex offenders living in the city being arrested and returned to jail. Police said Between October 3 and October 12 they made six arrests of high-risk sex offenders resulting in 18 charges being laid, one warrant executed and one person returning to…