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3 days ago
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Cyclist found with drugs, bear spray, homemade tasers: Winnipeg police
One of the homemade tasers is pictured in this supplied image. (Winnipeg Police Service) A 41-year-old man has been arrested after he was found to be in possession of drugs and a pair of homemade tasers. The incident took place on July 21 around 9 p.m., when officers in the North Point Douglas area saw a man riding his bike in a way that was 'contrary to Highway Traffic Act (HTA) regulations,' according to the Winnipeg Police Service. Officers stopped the man, identified him and discovered he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The man was then arrested on the strength of this warrant. While searching the suspect's belongings, police seized 0.8 grams of methamphetamine, 2.4 grams of crack cocaine, a can of bear spray and two fully operational homemade tasers. A 41-year-old man is facing several drug, weapons and Highway Traffic Act-related charges. The charges have not been tested in court.
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3 days ago
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Manitoba corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting two inmates in hospital: Winnipeg police
A 37-year-old corrections officer is facing charges after two inmates were allegedly sexually assaulted while receiving medical treatment. According to Winnipeg police, officers received two separate reports of two male inmates who were incarcerated and receiving treatment at a Winnipeg hospital when the alleged assaults occurred. One incident took place in December 2024. According to police, the first inmate was receiving overnight medical treatment at a Winnipeg hospital while being guarded by two correctional officers. When one of the guards left the room briefly, police allege the inmate was sexually assaulted with a weapon by the other correctional officer. The inmate was injured, but the incident was not reported until a later date. The second incident took place in January 2025, also in a hospital. An inmate receiving care was being guarded by two correctional officers. Police allege one of the guards sexually assaulted the inmate while the second guard left the room. The inmate was not physically injured. The corrections officer was arrested on July 16. He is facing two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault with a weapon. Police said he was released on an undertaking, and the charges against him have not been proven in court. If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis: The Winnipeg Police Service Victim Services line can be reached at 204-986-6350. The Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line can also be accessed at 204-786-8631.
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4 days ago
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Arsonists damage Winnipeg restaurants
Winnipeg police are investigating after at least three restaurants have dealt with possible arsons. Danton Unger reports.
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4 days ago
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Teens arrested for alleged machete attack: Winnipeg police
A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at a press conference in Winnipeg on September 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital over the weekend after he was robbed and attacked with a machete. The incident began on Friday at 8:30 p.m. when the teen was shopping in the 1400 block of Portage Avenue. According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the victim was approached by three other teenagers, including one armed with a machete. Police allege the victim was hit several times with the machete, causing him to fall to the ground. During the attack, the suspects also robbed him of his belongings before they ran from the scene. When officers got to the scene, they found the 14-year-old boy with a significant hand injury. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Shortly after, police found and arrested three suspects at a restaurant in the 1400 block of St. Matthews Avenue. Three males—aged 13, 14, and 15—have been charged with robbery. None of the charges have been proven in court. The 13-year-old and the 14-year-old were both detained in custody, while the 15-year-old was released on an undertaking. The major crimes unit is investigating.
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7 days ago
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Man charged with indecent exposure near playground: Winnipeg police
A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski A 52-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after he allegedly exposed himself outside of a community centre. According to police, officers responded to a report of a man exposing himself near the playground and wading pool area near the centre in the 1-99 block of Brazier Street. The suspect was found in the area and arrested. Police said he was wanted on three outstanding warrants. He has been charged with committing an indecent act, failing to keep the peace, failure to comply with an appearance notice and failure to comply with an undertaking. He was detained in custody and the charges have not been proven in court.
