The Winnipeg Police Service reminds the public to be conscious of potential scams and frauds as tax time approaches. Some common scams and frauds include: Telemarketing Scams Online Scams Email and Text Message Scams Identity Theft Business Scams Mail Scams Door-to-door Scams These methods are utilized to attempt to obtain money, identity information, credit card…
Winnipeg Jets Just Keep Scoring
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Jets keep finding ways to score goals. Friday, Little, Tanev, Connor and Mark Scheifele all extended their point streaks to four games after beating Detroit 4-2. Milestones are being reached by many Winnipeg Jets. Thursday Captain Blake Wheeler played in his 600th NHL career game. Friday forward Bryan Little recorded his 500th…
Winnipeg Armed Robbery Suspect, 21, Fails to Outsmart AIR-1
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg man, 21, wanted for a number of armed robberies tries to out run AIR-1 unsuccessfully. On December 31, 2018, just before midnight, Police received a tip that a suspect for a number of armed robberies was leaving an establishment in the 600 block of Erin Street. AIR-1 quickly acquired what police call…
Winnipeg Police Investigating a Christmas Homicide
WINNIPEG – A man found injured by Winnipeg Police on Victor Street has died in the hospital. Tuesday morning at 7:15AM police found the injured man in the 400 block of Victor Street. Police said the man was taken to hospital in critical condition where he has since died from his injuries. The Homicide Unit…
Beware Doorstop Thefts When Ordering Online
WINNIPEG – As a friendly reminder, especially during the busy holiday shopping season, the Winnipeg Police Service is asking residents to be mindful of doorstep thefts when ordering items online or expecting holiday gifts through the mail/courier. We offer the following crime prevention tips: Use tracking numbers to anticipate delivery dates, times, and the whereabouts…
Collision on Cullen Drive Sends Four People to Hospital
WINNIPEG – Four people are in hospital following an early Saturday morning collision in the first 100 block of Cullen Drive. Police are providing very little details at this time. They are telling us there were four people transported to hospitals; one in critical condition, one in unstable condition and two are in stable condition.…
Mayham & Thomas Added to Winnipeg Most Wanted
WINNIPEG – Law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police in their communities. Chad Mayham Chad Mayham was convicted on a host of charges including armed Robbery, and sentenced to 7 yrs. 3 months behind bars. Mayham began Statutory Release on July 9th, 2018, but only made…
Winnipeg Police Charge Seven Men with Child Luring
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police ran Project Hook recently that resulted in the arrest of seven men between the ages of 29-53. Each of the men were charged with Child Luring. Police said in June 2018, Project Hook proactively targeted individuals luring children under the age of fourteen years for a sexual purpose. This was mainly…
Police Seize Two Vehicles & Suspended Two Drivers
WINNIPEG – Police have seized two vehicles and suspended two drivers for Racing near Portage Avenue and Beverley Street. Police said Sunday officers spotted two vehicles on Portage Avenue being driven in a manner suggestive of wanting to race. In the area of Portage Avenue and Furby Street, both vehicles quickly accelerated, spinning their tires,…
Winnipeg Police Officer in Hospital After Being Dragged Behind a Stolen Vehicle
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s help after an officer was dragged behind a stolen truck, injured and taken to hospital where he remains today. On Friday morning, around 4:25 AM, police were called about a man in a truck checking vehicle door handles on Brookstone Place near Waverley Street. A K9 unit…