WINNIPEG – A man wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant for the murder of 26 year-old Kyle Allan Malanchuk has been taken into custody by Winnipeg Police. 24 year-old Bradley Shawn Thomas was charged in the death of Malanchuk, who was killed during a house party on Pritchard Avenue when a firearm went off near…
Police Looking for Second Suspect in Murder of John Buesnel
WINNIPEG – Police have made an arrest and are looking for a second suspect on the murder of John Buesnel on August 24. 64 year old Buesnel was found deceased in an apartment on Elgin Street just after midnight on the 24th. 24 year-old Taylor Lapierre has now been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Police…
Man Armed with Scissors Threatens Bus Passengers
WINNIPEG – A 29 year-old Winnipeg man faces assault charges after threatening passengers and the driver on a transit bus. Police responded to the report that an aggressive man, armed with scissors was threatening passengers on a bus that was stopped at Portage Avenue and Arlington Street. The passengers had been safely evacuated when police…
Police Say Beware of Bitcoin ATM Scam
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Police Service Financial Crime Unit has identified a recent scam in Winnipeg involving bitcoin ATMs. Posters have been located on or next to bitcoin ATMs informing users the Bitcoin ATMs are in the development of new software. Users are advised not to use their own bitcoin wallet to purchase and deposit…
$10,000 of Methamphetamine Seized During Search
WINNIPEG – The Drugs and Gangs Unit executed their second search warrant in two days and has led to the arrest of a 31 year-old Winnipeg man. During the search a number of individuals were taken into custody and seized a umber of items including: – Approximately 17 ounces of methamphetamine (estimated street value of…
Drugs and Gangs Unit Gets Two Drug Dealers
WINNIPEG – The Guns and Gangs Unit has taken more drug dealers off the streets after a search warrant netted $17,000 in drugs, three guns and two arrests. The investigation led to the search of an apartment on Cumberland. A number of people were taken into custody and the following was seized: – Approximately 19.5…
Victim of Homicide Identified
WINNIPEG – The victim of a homicide on Elgin Avenue on August 24 has now been identified as 64 year-old John Graham Buesnel of Winnipeg. Buesnel was found deceased inside his suite at about 1:40 A.M. by emergency services. This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist…
Canada-Wide Warrant Issued for Winnipeg Man Wanted for Murder
WINNIPEG – A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 24 year-old Bradley Shawn Thomas of Winnipeg. Thomas is wanted for the Murder of 26 year-old Kyle Allan Malanchuk who was shot on August 22. Thomas has been charged with the following: – Second Degree Murder – Discharge a Restricted Firearm or a Prohibited Firearm with…
Police Investigate Winnipeg’s 28th Homicide
WINNIPEG – Police are investigating Winnipeg’s 28th homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment suite on Elgin Avenue. Emergency Personnel responded to a call on August 24th at about 1:40 A.M. and found found an injured man, deceased. This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that…
Four Men Face 50 Charges After Firing Gun
WINNIPEG – Two men and two youths were arrested after shots were fired just a few blocks from the University of Winnipeg. Police responded to the area just before 3:00 A.M. on August 23 after a report that shots had been heard on Victor Street.They quickly pulled over a vehicle that had four men inside…