Police arrest Winnipeg man, seize $170K worth of drugs and guns
A Winnipeg man has been arrested and about $170,000 worth of drugs have been seized, according to police. Earlier this month, police began investigating a man who they suspected of …
Stolen SUV investigation leads to 2 arrests, gun seizure: Winnipeg police
Winnipeg police say an investigation into a stolen SUV led to two arrests and the seizure of a shotgun. On Tuesday at 3:25 a.m. officers were travelling on North Dame …
911 call centre employees burning out, says Winnipeg chief of police
Emergency call centre employees in Winnipeg are reportedly struggling and experiencing burnout, according to the city’s chief of police. “It’s a stressful place to work, they’re around the clock, they’re …
Winnipeg taxi driver dragged for 10 metres after passenger robs vehicle: Police
A taxi driver was dragged for 10 metres after a belligerent passenger robbed him of the vehicle, Winnipeg police say. On Sunday at 3 a.m. police went to River Avenue …
Police warn about high-risk sex offender expected to live in Winnipeg
Police are warning the public about a high-risk sex offender recently released and expected to be living in Winnipeg. Leslie Wayne Oliver Mercredi, 31, was released from the Headingley Correctional …
Winnipeg police warn about street drug ‘down’ after recent overdose
Winnipeg police are warning the public about a street drug called “down” after an overdose on Monday evening. At 6:30 p.m. police say cadets were flagged down by a Downtown …
2 Winnipeg boys aged 12 and 14 arrested for shoplifting: Police
Two boys aged 12 and 14 have been arrested following a shoplifting incident on Friday, Winnipeg police say. Officers went to a retail business in the 900 block of Milt …
Winnipeg man arrested after officers allegedly threatened online
A Winnipeg man has been arrested after officers were allegedly threatened online. On Friday, police began investigating a man they say was posting online threats against police officers, as well …
Woman given emergency surgery after New Year’s Eve stabbing: Winnipeg police
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition and given emergency surgery following a stabbing on New Year’s Eve, Winnipeg police say. At 5:15 p.m., police went to a home in …
Winnipeg man stabbed attempting to retrieve stolen Christmas lights: police
A Winnipeg man was stabbed after attempting to retrieve his Christmas lights stolen by a number of suspects, police say. On Dec. 29 at 11:15 p.m., police went to a …