A 42 year-old man was seriously injured after being assaulted in the area of William Avenue and King Street. The assault took place about 9:30pm on October 16, 2018 when the victim was walking in the area and was viciously attacked from behind by an unknown man. The victim had no idea why he was…
Online Sale Leads to Armed Robbery
On October 16, 2018 two men aged 17 and 20 went to a pre-arranged location to purchase a cell phone that they had purchased through an online advertisement. As they were conducting the transaction with the seller, several other men showed up armed with machetes and firearms. They were robbed at gunpoint of their car…
Unsuspecting Buyer Car-Jacked at Gun Point
WINNIPEG – An unsuspecting man who arranged online to meet someone selling an item he wanted, instead the man was car-jacked at gun point. On Monday night Police met with a 36-year-old man, who, after responding to an online advertisement, went to a pre-arranged location in the Dufferin area to purchase an electronic item. During…
Man Believed to be on Meth Facing Several Charges after Threatening Police
WINNIPEG – Police stumble upon a man who they arrested after a short pursuit. Police said they spotted the man rummaging through property at the rear of a business. When officers attempted to speak with the man, he threw a bag on the ground and fled on a bike. Officers caught up with the man…
14-Year-Old Busted for Robbery of Beer Store
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested a 14-year-old for the robbery of a beer vendor in the 1400 block of St. Matthews Avenue. Police say a youth entered the store and selected a pack of malt beverages. When an employee asked for the suspect’s identification, he produced a knife in a threatening manner. He then fled…
River Heights Residents Finding Used Needles as Bikes Disappear & Cars Get Tossed
Subsequent to our podcasts on the outdated WRHA needle exchange program and follow up about businesses being used as dumping grounds , we asked the good people of River Heights if they had comments about finding used needles. Already overrun with bike theft and garage/car break-ins caused in great measure by meth users, discarded sharps…
Police Put 6 High Risk Sex Offenders Back in Jail
WINNIPEG – A special initiative by the Winnipeg police resulted in several high-risk sex offenders living in the city being arrested and returned to jail. Police said Between October 3 and October 12 they made six arrests of high-risk sex offenders resulting in 18 charges being laid, one warrant executed and one person returning to…
Needles, Crack Pipes & Pills All Found Walking in Point Douglas
WINNIPEG – A walk through the neighbourhood turned up a number of unsafe items left behind by others. Police from Division 13, Division 11 Foot Patrol, and Winnipeg Police Cadets teamed up with The Bear Clan to walk the beat in the Point Douglas area. What they found was troubling. Here are some of the…
VIDEO – Winnipeg’s AIR1 Helps Arrest 9 People
WINNIPEG – The month of October is only at the half-way point and AIR1 has helped capture nine people. Police said on Thanksgiving weekend AIR1 helped with the arrests of 9 people for their involvement with four different stolen vehicles. Each vehicle was recovered and three of these incidents occurred within just 45 minutes. Winnipeg…
Man Arrested for Carrying Concealed Gun
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…