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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Homemade Tasers an 'uncommon' discovery for Winnipeg police
Winnipeg police say they found two homemade stun guns during an arrest on Monday night. Officers stopped a 41-year-old man in Winnipeg's North Point Douglas area around 9 p.m., because he was riding his bike contrary to Highway Traffic Act regulations, police said in a news release on Tuesday. Police arrested the man once they realized he was wanted on a warrant, Winnipeg police Const. Pat Saydak said. They then searched him and found two fully operational homemade Tasers, as well as a can of bear spray and a small amount of illicit drugs, he said. "Officers on the front lines come across people that have homemade weapons on them on a regular basis," but "this incident would be uncommon. I haven't seen homemade Tasers before," Saydak said. The man was charged with multiple drug, weapons and Highway Traffic Act-related charges, police said. He was released on two undertakings.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
CTV National News: Arrests in connection to rash of car thefts by tow trucks in Winnipeg
Watch Winnipeg police have arrested two suspects following a string of vehicle thefts involving tow trucks that were captured on camera. Alex Karpa has more.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
‘It means a lot to us': Winnipeg couple's truck stolen by a tow truck
A Winnipeg couple says a tow truck was recently used to steal their vehicle from their driveway. Harrison Shin reports. A Winnipeg couple says a tow truck was recently used to steal their vehicle from their driveway. Harrison Shin reports. A Winnipeg couple is speaking out after their vehicle was stolen by a tow truck while parked on their street. Tiffany Schritt and her husband, Jason, didn't notice anything wrong at first last week. On Friday morning, Jason left for work and returned home around 5:30 p.m. The couple was preparing for a trip to the lake and that's when they realized something was off. 'I was getting ready because we were going to go to the lake, and my husband walks in the door and he's like, 'Where's the truck?'' Tiffany said. She checked their home security footage and found something shocking. 'It was at 3:27 a.m., to be exact. We saw a tow truck go by, and then it must have turned around at the end of the street,' she said.'It came back, proceeded to back up into the truck, lifted it really quickly… and drove away immediately. Like, didn't even drop down.' The couple called to check if their truck had been towed for a legitimate reason. 'We proceeded to call the police, and they checked all the towing companies as well — and there was nothing there. It's officially stolen,' Tiffany said. Winnipeg police told CTV News the case is being investigated as a stolen vehicle. The city confirmed there were no active tow orders in the area at the time. While it's still unknown who was driving the tow truck, the emotional toll on the couple is clear. 'It's really stressful when your own personal item gets stolen that is of high value to you,' Tiffany said. 'It may mean nothing to somebody else, but it means a lot to us.'
