WINNIPEG – The amount of weapons taken off the street continues to grow as police charged three people after searching their vehicle. On March 11 at 11:10 pm. police pulled over an SUV and found a large hunting knife in plain view. The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and the SUV was searched.…
Plateless Car Stop Yields Drugs,Weapons and Cash
WINNIPEG – A plateless car travelling in Elmwood caught the attention of police and yielded almost $8,000 in drugs, cash and numerous weapons. The car was stopped on Henderson Highway after police noticed that it has no licence plates. The officer noticed a can of pepper spray on the seat and a further search of…
Another Shooting Takes Life of 23 Year-Old Winnipeg Man
WINNIPEG – Another shooting has taken the life of a 23 year-old Winnipeg man. Emergency personnel responded to the 1300 block of Ellice Avenue just after 1:00 am on March 12 after receiving a report of a shooting. They found 23 year-old Brett Cadieux in critical condition suffering from gunshot wounds and transported him to…
Police Looking for Information Regarding Ellice Avenue Murder
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police are looking for information regarding the shooting death of a man on March 12. Emergency personnel were called to the 1300 block of Ellice Avenue at 1:15 am where they found a man suffering from serious gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced deceased. This investigation is continuing…
Three Charged in Murder of 52 Year-Old Man
WINNIPEG – A 52 year-old man was killed during an alleged drug deal and a 19 year-old and 15 year-old have been charged in connection to his death. Warren Stewart Nabess went to a home on Selkirk Avenue on March 8 allegedly to conduct a drug deal where he was seriously assaulted. He was taken…
Beware Another Phone Scam Targeting Winnipeggers
WINNIPEG – Another purported Canada Revenue Scam is targeting local phone numbers in an effort to steal money from frightened callers. A scammer will call a victim purporting to be a criminal investigator and that money is owed to the Canada Revenue Agency. The victim is then told to dial the Winnipeg Police Service non-emergency…
Police Looking for Identity of Armed Robber
WINNIPEG – Police are looking for a suspect who is responsible for two commercial robberies and need your help. The first robbery took place on February 27, 2019 at 10:00 am, when the suspect entered a business on Ellice Avenue armed with a baseball bat. He stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise and fled on…
AIR 1 Tracks Stolen Vehicle Driven by Violent Suspect
WINNIPEG – An early morning air patrol by AIR1resulted in a stolen car chase and numerous charges for weapons and drugs. At about 4:00 am on March 7, AIR1 spotted a suspicious vehicle stuck in the snow at Whittier Park. Once the driver had freed his vehicle, AIR1 tracked the Toyota Corolla, which matched a…
Fontaine Family Hope Report Ensures Others Don’t Fall Through Cracks
SAGKEENG FIRST NATION, Man. — The woman who raised a teenage Indigenous girl whose body was found in the Red River says she hopes a new report from the children’s advocate will ensure a similar tragedy never happens again. “Whatever happens, nothing will ever bring Tina back, but with this thing coming out I hope…
Police Investigate Selkirk Avenue Homicide
WINNIPEG – Police are investigating a homicide that took place on March 8 at 4:45 am. Emergency personnel attended a home on Selkirk Avenue where they found an injured man. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries. No additional information is available at this time. This investigation is…