WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police are warning the public that 46 years of age, a convicted sex offender who is considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner will be living in the City. Burton Randy Thomas, (aka Thomas Randy Burton, Randy Burt Thomas, Burton Ron Thomas, Jake Blake Wasaho), has a history of sexual,…
Guns and Drugs Found in Search on Qu’Appelle Avenue
WINNIPEG – A 30 year-old man faces numerous charges after police found guns and drugs during a search of his apartment suite on Qu’Appelle Avenue. When police arrived, he fled from the suite and attempted to hide on a roof, but was taken into custody. The investigation has led to the seizure of numerous items,…
9 Month Investigation Leads to Massive Drug Bust
WINNIPEG – A massive drug bust, led by the Winnipeg Police with assistance from many other agencies has led to the seizure of more than $1.5 million of drugs and the arrest of ten individuals. The investigation into the sophisticated interprovincial organized crime network began almost nine months ago and involved the transportation of multiple…
20 Year-Old Man Shot at Restaurant at River and Osborne
WINNIPEG – A 20 year-old man was shot early this morning at a Subway Restaurant at River and Osborne. He was taken to the hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition. An employee of the restaurant was also struck during the shooting but was not injured. This investigation is continuing by members…
Winnipeg Police Seek Help in Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police continue to request the public’s help in a fatal motor vehicle collision investigation. Five years ago, on December 19, 2014, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Cody Joss, 21-years- old, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle. Police said Cody was walking northbound on Inkster Blvd. at McGregor St. when he was…
23 Year-Old Woman Charged with Halloween Murder
WINNIPEG – A 23 year-old Winnipeg woman has been charged in connection to the house fire on October 31 that took the life of 41 year-old Douglas Wood. It is believed that Wood was socializing with the woman at a home when they got into an argument. She then started the fire and fled, leaving…
Weapons & Drugs Seized by Winnipeg Police
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police seized weapons, drugs, and cash as a result of three separate investigations. Police said on November 2, members of the Guns and Gangs Unit went to the Windsor Hotel at 187 Garry Street on a routine call. While there, police encountered a man in breach of a court order, and placed…
Winnipeg Police Issue 20 Impaired Driving Related Charges
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police Festive Season Checkstop program is again on the road for 2019. Drivers can expect to see police at random checkstops throughout the season enforcing Impaired Driving Laws. Police said, impaired driving continues to be the #1 criminal cause of death in Canada, yet it is 100% preventable. It’s important to remember…
Armed Robbery on Westminster Avenue
WINNIPEG – Police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at a business on Westminster Avenue. The man entered the business on December 14 at about 5:10 P.M. showing a handgun, where he demanded cash and cigarettes. He then assaulted the employee causing minor injuries. This investigation is continuing by members of the…
Woman Faces Fraud Charges for Credit Card and Identity Theft
WINNIPEG – A 45 year-old woman faces more than 20 charges after she was identified as being involved in a number of break-ins between August 2018 sad December 2019 where identity and financial documents were stolen. On December 11, 2019, a search warrant was executed at her home in the Minto neighbourhood. The female was…