UPDATED JANUARY 16, 2018 – The victim of the accident below has died from his injuries. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Original story published January 6, 2018. WINNIPEG, MB. – A man in his 20’s driving a stolen car is in critical condition after hitting a Winnipeg bus yesterday. The accident happened at the intersection of Osborne Street South…
Winnipeg Police Arrest a Man Brandishing a Gun
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police arrest Kyle Joseph Houle, 33-years-old, who was brandishing a handgun in a series of incidents. It started yesterday (January 2) around 5:30 p.m., when a man was exiting an apartment in the 400 block of Cumberland Avenue. He saw a man pointing a handgun at a third, unidentified male. He…
18-Year-Old Goes on New Years Day Crime Spree
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Police have charged an18-year-old who robbed and assaulted a taxi driver, then went on to break into some garages and vehicles. On New Years Day, around 8:40 p.m. police were notified that a taxi driver was having a fare dispute with a passenger in the area of Burrows Avenue and Buller…
Wanted by Police in Manitoba – Jan 3
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. This week we feature…
Winnipeg Apartment Fire Forces Evacuation
WINNIPEG, MB. – A fire that broke out early this morning in Winnipeg forced more than 15 people to leave their homes. Fire fighters responded to a fire at an apartment building near Chestnut Street and Honeyman Avenue of Chestnut just after 2:30 a.m. this morning (Wednesday). As of this morning, no injuries are reported…
Winnipeg had 43 Impaired Driving Arrests This Holiday Season
WINNIPEG, MB. – There were a total of 43 Impaired Driving related arrests during the 2017 Winnipeg Police Festive Checkstop program. Police provided the numbers for week five in a release. A total of 701 vehicles were stopped this week, with 4 people arrested for impaired driving-related crimes. There were15 road-side breath tests resulting in…
Winnipeg Woman Assaults Police Officer
WINNIPEG, MB. – A Winnipeg Police officer was kicked several times by a woman while attempting to arrest her and another suspect wanted for several fraud related crimes in the city. On Friday, December 29, police arrived at a hotel in the 300 block of York Avenue in search of two suspects who were believed…
Large Quantity of Narcotics Stolen from Winnipeg Pharmacy
WINNIPEG, MB. – A Winnipeg Pharmacy on River Ave was broken in to early Saturday morning and a large amount of narcotics were taken. Police responded to a report of a break and enter around 5:45 a.m. on December 30th. A preliminary investigation has revealed that a significant quantity of medication was stolen: Approx. 200…
Winnipeg Checkstop has 8 Impaired Driving-Related Arrests
WINNIPEG, MB. – Week four of the Winnipeg Police Checkstop program resulted in 8 impaired driving-related arrests. The Checkstop program is on the road every day for the month of December, including New Year’s Eve. You can expect to see an increased presence of police officers on Winnipeg roadways this time of year, enforcing Impaired…
Fight Over $10 Leads to Arson Charges for a 17 Year-Old
WINNIPEG, MB. – An argument over $10 is believed to be the reason a 17-year-old Winnipeg female set a home on fire. Friday, December 29th, around 7:20 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a fire at a home in the 200 block of Pritchard Avenue. The cause of the fire was suspicious and an investigation was…