WINNIPEG, MB. – A 22-year-old Winnipeg man driving a stolen vehicle speeds away from police but is tracked down by Air 1. Tuesday, January 9, around 11:30 p.m., police spotted a stolen, newer model, Audi A6 sedan travelling in the area of Salter Street and Selkirk Avenue. The driver began to drive at a high…
Winnipeg Police Officer is Missing Ammunition
WINNIPEG, MB. – A Winnipeg police officer is missing his pistol magazine containing ammunition. was lost within the city of Winnipeg. The magazine went missing between December 28 and January 2, 2018, during the course of the officer’s duties, within the city of Winnipeg. The plastic magazine is black in colour and contains 14 rounds…
Over 15 Charges After Police Stop a Suspicious 28-Year-Old Male
WINNIPEG, MB. – A 28-year-old Winnipeg man was caught holding a number of narcotics and weapons. On Tuesday, January 9, at approximately 11:50 a.m., police stopped a suspicious man near Arlington Street and Manitoba Avenue. It turned out that the man that they stopped had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Police also found a…
Winnipeg Police Officer Charged with Impaired Driving
WINNIPEG, MB. – A Winnipeg police officer has been charged with impaired driving by Manitoba RCMP. Last year on November 20, around 8:30 am, Headingley RCMP saw an individual parked on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway, just west of Headingley. Police said they spoke with the lone occupant, who was…
Winnipeg Taxi Passenger Found with Sawed Off Rifle
WINNIPEG, MB. – A traffic stop of a Winnipeg Taxi resulted in police charging two males with multiple charges including possession of a sawed off rifle. Police stopped a taxi early Wednesday morning, around 12:10 a.m., near Salter Street and Dufferin Avenue. While speaking with the driver, police noticed that a male in the backseat…
Wanted by Winnipeg Police Jan 10
WINNIPEG, MB. – Many law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police. The Manitoba Post will bring you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share this story with your friends on Facebook and Twitter using the #WantedWednesday. This…
Another Serious Incident Involving Winnipeg Police Member Due to Lack Safe Parking
WINNIPEG, MB. – Another serious incident involving an off-duty member of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) outside of the downtown WPS headquarters highlights the continued risks faced by Winnipeg Police Association (WPA) members by a lack of secure parking at WPS facilities. Inaction by WPS leadership, Mayor Brian Bowman and City Council has prompted the…
Two Men Stabbed on Corydon Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB. – Two men were taken to hospital in critical condition after being stabbed on Corydon Avenue. In the early hours Sunday morning, around1:05 a.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a stabbing that occurred in the 700 block of Corydon Ave. When officers arrived they located 2 men that had suffered stab wounds. Both were…
Winnipeg Police Respond to Media Comments
WINNIPEG, MB. – In response to comments made in the media regarding the use of the Air -1 Police helicopter for a film shoot, the Winnipeg Police issued the following statement: “Addressing some recent media commentary, including a statement by the Mayor, the Winnipeg Police Service can confirm that the Service’s helicopter (Air-1) was used…
Winnipeg Man Stabbed on Notre Dame Ave
WINNIPEG, MB. – A stabbing in Winnipeg in the very early morning hours sent a 30-year-old man to hospital in critical condition. Sunday, around 1:05 a.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a stabbing that occurred in the 600 block of Notre Dame Ave. Police said, an altercation between 2 men escalated when a women became involved…