WINNIPEG – Police executed a search warrant Wednesday evening at a suite in an apartment building on Jefferson Avenue that netted a large amount of drugs and cash. Police said they seized a number of items including the following: 9 ounces of methamphetamine (approximate street value of $8,100) 9 ounces of marijuana (approximate street value…
Niverville Man With a Loaded Gun Asked Police For Help – Really
WINNIPEG – A man who approached police asking them for help in Thursday evening, 11:15PM, had a loaded gun on him. In a tweet police said, “….yes, this really does happen”. Officers went to a home on Egerton Road to assist the man who asked for help. While speaking with another individual, police became aware…
Winnipeg Police Issue SCAM WARNING
WINNIPEG – Police in Winnipeg are warning people of a Plumbing Scam they have received several complaints about in the city. Police said between April 11 and April 30 they received a number of calls from people regarding several men going door to door offering plumbing/filtration services. They said these men are requesting access to…
Police Make Arrest in Connection With Multiple Break & Enters
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old man from Winnipeg in connections with multiple Break and Enters in the city during the month of March. The first crime happened March 21at 6:30 PM, a condominium building in the 300 block of Wellington Crescent was entered and a number of storage lockers were broken…
23-year-Old Charged After Using Bear Spray on Corydon Victims
WINNIPEG – Police charge 23-year-old who spent the night intimidating people, pulling a knife on one woman and spraying people with bear spray. Police first learned of the suspect Tuesday night, 11:35PM, after a person was sprayed with bear spray in the area of Hugo Street and Corydon Avenue. Officers found an man matching the…
Police Arrest 37-Year-Old Following Three Robberies Within Hours
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested and charged 37-year-old Nolan Ray Coutu, an alleged thief who clearly doesn’t give up. At 2:40 AM Tuesday police responded to a robbery at a business in the 2500 block of Portage Avenue. A man approached a female employee and demanded that she open the till. At the same time,…
Funeral Home Owner Charged With Fraud
WINNIPEG – After a lengthy investigation, Police have arrested and charged Mike Knysh, a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer from October 4, 1995 until December of 2015, for multiple fraud related charges. Knysh owned and operated Knysh Funeral Chapel located at 661 Fife Street, which was licensed with the Funeral Board of Manitoba from 1998 to 2012…
Drugs, Weapons, & Cash Found During Traffic Stop
WINNIPEG – Police stopped a speeding vehicle on Aikins Street Monday night and found drugs, weapons, cash and stolen goods. Police said when they stopped the vehicle three occupants identified themselves to officers, police learned the two passengers had lied about their identities, both having outstanding warrants for their arrests. One of the passengers kicked…
76-Year-Old Cyclist Struck by Vehicle Remains in Hospital
WINNIPEG – As reported on Manitoba Post Saturday, 2:05 PM, a cyclist was struck by a vehicle at Lagimodiere and Fermor. Police said the cyclist, a 76-year-old man, was taken to hospital in unstable condition. He has been upgraded to stable and remains in hospital. This investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information…
BREAKING – Large Grass Fire Burning North of Dugald
WINNIPEG – Happening now, a large grass fire is burning in the city north of Dugald Road and East of Lagimodiere. There is a significant number of fire fighters present including Winnipeg Fire Department wild-land crews to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby residential area’s. The Winnipeg Fire Department out out a tweet notifying…