WINNIPEG – The driver of a stolen vehicle struck an SUV with a 5 year-old child inside and dangerously ignored stop signs before police chased him down. Police spotted the stolen vehicle at 1:00 P.M. at Chalmers Ave. and Raleigh St. and when they turned on their lights the driver drove up onto the curb…
Project Devote Requesting Public’s Assistance with Homicide Investigation
WINNIPEG – Nicolle’s dreams were cut short in the early morning hours of October 2, 2003, when she was brutally murdered in her apartment on Mountain Avenue in Winnipeg. Her three children and the babysitter slept in the next room. On October 2, 2003, the babysitter was awakened by a noise at 3:30 am and…
Driver Faces Charges After Pedestrian Struck and Killed at Crosswalk
WINNIPEG – A young pedestrian that was struck by a car while crossing Sargent at a crosswalk has now died as a result of her injuries and the driver who struck her may face charges. The pedestrian, who was in her 20’s was crossing the street on July 31 just before 2:00 P.M. on Sargent…
High-Risk Sex Offender Released
WINNIPEG – A high -risk sex-offender has been released from prison and is expected to live in Winnipeg. 34 year-old Timothy Torres is considered at high-risk to re-offend in a sexual manner against all females, both children and adults. Torres is subject to a probation order, which expires on July 1, 2020 directing that he…
High-Risk Sex-Offender to Live in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – A convicted Sex -offender has been released from Stony Mountain Penitentiary and the Manitoba High-Risk Sex Offender Unit has issued a warning that he is at high risk to re-offend in a sexual/violent manner against all females, both children, and adults. 36 year-old Christopher Assiniboine was serving a sentence for sexual assault and…
Suspect in String of Convenience Store Robberies Nabbed
WINNIPEG – Police have laid charges against a 33 year-old Winnipeg man after a string of convenience store robberies dating back to July 9, 2019. The suspect was caught in the act soon after robbing a convenience store on July 30 and after investigating, they linked him to 8 other convenience store robberies this month:…
UPDATE: Police on Scene for Armed and Barricaded Incident on Brooklyn Street
UPDATE – A male suspect has been safely taken into custody. More information to follow. WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police along with Tactical Support are on the scene of an Armed and Barricaded incident in the 300 block of Brooklyn Street. Constable Rob Carver who is on the scene said that police responded to a 911…
Youth Charged With First Degree Murder in Death of Lise Danais
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police have charged a youth with first degree murder regarding the death of 51 year-old Lise Danais. Lise was murdered in her home on Rockcliffe Road on March 26, 2019. The Winnipeg Police Service is constrained by the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and is prohibited from identifying the accused,…
Police Seize Methamphetamine Worth Over $36,000
WINNIPEG – The Guns and Gangs Unit seized methamphetamine worth over $36,000 during the search of a vehicle they pulled over on July 27. The vehicle, which was pulled over on Charles Street due to improper vehicle tinting, was subsequently searched and led to the seizure of a number of items from the vehicle, including…
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest
WINNIPEG – Another drug dealer was taken off the streets after the Guns and Gangs Unit executed a search warrant in an apartment suite downtown. A male suspect was taken into custody and was found to be in possession of: – Nine 4mg hydromorphone tablets (estimated street value of $135) – .8 grams of methamphetamine…