On October 10, police witnessed a taxi cab driving evasively in the area of Main Street and College Ave. When they tried to pull the cab over, two passengers in the back got out quickly while the car was still moving and tried to get away. Police noticed a gun in the waistband of one…
German Exchange Student Robbed on Portage Avenue
An 18 year old exchange student from Germany was assaulted by another woman when she tried to cross Portage Ave and Vaughn Street on October 10. As the exchange student approached the intersection the suspect began to hit the student’s bag. She then proceeded to slap her and took her phone, wallet, identification and some…
72 Year-Old Arrested For Child Pornography
A 72 year-old man has been charged with possession of child pornography after an online storage and cloud computing service became aware that child sexual abuse imagery was being sent through their service. The provider notified police and on October 10, police executed a search warrant at the man’s address and seized an electronic device…
Low Interest Winter Tire Program Continuing
It’s time to start thinking about changing to your winter tires and if you don’t have any, MPI is making it easier to purchase them with their Low-Interest Winter Tire Program which continues again this year. Since its introduction four years ago, more than 100,000 low-interest loans have been processed under the province’s Low-Interest Winter…
Medical Marijuana Users Can Light Up in Some Public Spaces
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is going to let medical cannabis users light up in some public places. New rules announced by the province will allow medical users to smoke or vape marijuana in public, except for a few exceptions such as playgrounds, beaches, stadiums and outdoor restaurant and bar patios. Those who want to…
Drug & Alcohol Testing Company Charged with Fraud and Forgery
An investigation that took place over the course of the last 12 months has resulted in charges against the owner of a local drug and alcohol testing company. The company was contracted to certify transport truck drivers operating in the United States. Investigators learned that the contracted company did not properly test driver’s samples according…
Police Find Semi-Automatic Rifle, 36-Year-Old Woman Charged
WINNIPEG – A 36-year-old woman was arrested and charged after police found a semi-automatic rifle an other weapons while searching her home. Police said they executed a search warrant at a home in the 600 block of Furby Street which led to the seizure of a number of items including the following: SKS semi-automatic rifle…
5 Teenagers Charged Following Mini-Crime Spree in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Police arrested five teenagers who went on a crime spree in the Crestview area of Winnipeg Monday night. Police say the five, four of which are under 18, engaged in numerous criminal activities including mischief, theft and possession of stolen property. Here’s a list of what happened that evening: – A vehicle in…
Semi-Automatic, Drugs and Other Weapons Seized During Search
On October 9, police along with the Tactical Support Team executed a search warrant at a home on Furby Street. The investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following: – SKS semi-automatic rifle – A restricted high-capacity magazine containing 18 rounds of 7.62×39mm rounds – An ASP telescopic baton…
Police to Host Landlord Information Session
On October 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., the North District Community Support Unit will be hosting a ‘Landlord Information Session’ to provide landlords within the community with information that can help them better understand legal and social issues/constraints. The Winnipeg Police Service is offering this information session to both current landlords and persons who are…