An 18 year old exchange student from Germany was assaulted by another woman when she tried to cross Portage Ave and Vaughn Street on October 10. As the exchange student approached the intersection the suspect began to hit the student’s bag. She then proceeded to slap her and took her phone, wallet, identification and some…
72 Year-Old Arrested For Child Pornography
A 72 year-old man has been charged with possession of child pornography after an online storage and cloud computing service became aware that child sexual abuse imagery was being sent through their service. The provider notified police and on October 10, police executed a search warrant at the man’s address and seized an electronic device…
Drug & Alcohol Testing Company Charged with Fraud and Forgery
An investigation that took place over the course of the last 12 months has resulted in charges against the owner of a local drug and alcohol testing company. The company was contracted to certify transport truck drivers operating in the United States. Investigators learned that the contracted company did not properly test driver’s samples according…
Police Find Semi-Automatic Rifle, 36-Year-Old Woman Charged
WINNIPEG – A 36-year-old woman was arrested and charged after police found a semi-automatic rifle an other weapons while searching her home. Police said they executed a search warrant at a home in the 600 block of Furby Street which led to the seizure of a number of items including the following: SKS semi-automatic rifle…
5 Teenagers Charged Following Mini-Crime Spree in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Police arrested five teenagers who went on a crime spree in the Crestview area of Winnipeg Monday night. Police say the five, four of which are under 18, engaged in numerous criminal activities including mischief, theft and possession of stolen property. Here’s a list of what happened that evening: – A vehicle in…
Semi-Automatic, Drugs and Other Weapons Seized During Search
On October 9, police along with the Tactical Support Team executed a search warrant at a home on Furby Street. The investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following: – SKS semi-automatic rifle – A restricted high-capacity magazine containing 18 rounds of 7.62×39mm rounds – An ASP telescopic baton…
Winnipeg Police Arrest 18 Men “Johns” in One Night
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police arrested 18 men “Johns” during a joint project on Friday, October 5th Police said they worked in partnership with Outreach Workers from the Community; StreetReach, Winnipeg Outreach Network, Resources Assistance for Youth (RAY), MaMaWi, and the Bear Clan Patrol with the aim of protecting youth within our city who are at…
16-Year-Old Arrested for 18 Liquor Mart Thefts
WINNIPEG – A 16-year-old male, who police believe is responsible for many Liquor Mart thefts between June 16, 2018, and September 18, 2018. Police said the suspect went to various Liquor Mart locations around the city. He would often enter the store, select several liquor bottles and leave without making any attempt to pay. It’s…
Drug Dealer From Vancouver Busted in Traffic Stop
WINNIPEG – A traffic stop by Winnipeg Police leads to the seizure of methamphetamine’s and a weapon . Sunday morning at 10:20AM officers conducted a traffic stop on Beverley Street. Officers spotted a 6” knife inside the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of…
Stolen SUV Rams Police Cruiser During Chase
Just before midnight, on October 7 police spotted an SUV that had been stolen from an Auto dealership earlier in the week. They saw the vehicle near Charles Street and Redwood Avenue and gave chase. Air1 picked up the vehicle as it raced through a residential neighbourhood. The stolen vehicle rammed a cruiser car as…