WINNIPEG – Two Police officers were hospitalized after their vehicle was struck as it went through an intersection with a flashing yellow light at around 1:30 A.M. on July 27. A preliminary investigation revealed that the car that struck the police vehicle went through a flashing red light. Two officers, the occupants of the police…
Police Cruiser Collides with Van on Salter
WINNIPEG – A section of Salter Street was shut down for almost 8 hours after a marked police cruiser car collided with a van at an intersection. The police car was arriving to assist with another unit who was investigating a suspicious man in the area, when it collided with the van at the intersection…
At Risk Sex-Offender Living in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – A convicted sex-offender was released from federal custody and is living in Winnipeg under parole supervision. 52 year-old Vincent Rain is considered to be at risk to re-offend sexually against all females. This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves. Any form of vigilante…
Joint Task Force Locates 21 Missing and At-Risk Youths
WINNIPEG – A joint task force consisting of the WPS Counter Exploitation/Missing Person’s Unit as well as Outreach Workers from community groups in Winnipeg, initiated a joint project last weekend with the goal to protect youth who are at high risk of being sexually exploited. The result of this Project Return are: 21 reported missing,…
Man Found Suffering From Serious Injuries
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police are asking for the public’s help after being called to a report of an injured person Saturday morning. Police said at approximately 2:45 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of Main Street and Rupertsland Avenue after receiving a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, a man was found suffering…
Police Officer on Trial For Pointing a Gun at Female Officer’s Crotch
WINNIPEG — A retired Winnipeg police sergeant’s notes read into court say a female officer complained after a male colleague pointed a shotgun at her crotch. Former officer Leroy Gold is on trial for pointing a firearm and uttering threats stemming from two encounters with the female officer in 2016. The female officer and her…
IIU Investigation for Winnipeg Man Who Dies in Police Custody
WINNIPEG – A 56 year-old man died in police custody after being placed under arrest for assaulting a 50 year-old man in the North Point Douglas area. The victim was arrested on April 16 after he assaulted a man. He was later found unresponsive in a holding room and was taken to hospital in critical…
Police Looking for Witnesses to Fatal Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police are looking for anyone who witnessed a pedestrian-vehicle collision that occurred on April 1 in a parking lot on McPhillips Street. A 57 year-old woman was struck by a half-ton truck in the parking lot at about 3:00 pm. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where she was…
Another Serious Incident Highlights Need for Secure Downtown Parking Solution
WINNIPEG – Another serious incident – one which could easily have resulted in a serious injury or worse – is once again highlighting the need for a secure downtown parking solution for members of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS). On the early morning hours of March 17th, a WPS member had completed his shift and…
Man Dies in Police Shooting
WINNIPEG – The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has taken over an officer involved shooting that occurred this morning. At about 9:45 am. police responded to a home on Colony Street. Police fired their weapon and one man was shot. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died as a result…