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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Yahoo
Windsor police arrest knife-wielding man in long weekend incident on Walker Road
The Windsor Police Service says officers have arrested a man who allegedly threatened to harm others with a knife. Police say they responded at around 11:30 a.m. Saturday to a report that a man was heading to a retail store planning to "purchase knives to kill people." While they were on their way, they received a second report that a man was yelling and causing a disturbance in a business in the 4100 block of Walker Road, according to a news release issued Tuesday by the police service. The man then purchased a three-pack of knives and concealed them in his waistband. Officers found the man nearby. But when one officer got out of his cruiser, the man reportedly drew two knives from his waistband, raised one in an aggressive manner, and began approaching the officer, police said. Police said the officer was able to de-escalate the situation and took the man into custody without further incident. A 28-year-old man has been charged with: Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Carrying a concealed weapon. Assaulting a peace officer. Failure to comply with a release order. Failure to comply with an undertaking. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the major crimes unit or Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- CTV News
Police investigating after man shot by unknown suspect
A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski Winnipeg police officers are investigating after a man was shot walking along the riverbank Tuesday night. According to police, a man in his 30s was walking near St. John's Park toward the Redwood Bridge just before 8 p.m. when he was confronted and shot from behind by an unknown man. Police said the victim did not see the suspect. The victim ran to Main Street and called police. He was taken to hospital and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police canvassed the area, but did not find the suspect. Anyone in the area with information is being asked to contact the major crimes unit at 204-986-6219.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
Oak Bay, Saanich policing agreement nears expiry as negotiations unfold
A policing agreement that ensures Oak Bay, B.C. has the resources required to investigate major crimes is expiring in days. A policing agreement that ensures Oak Bay, B.C., has the resources required to investigate major crimes is expiring in days, with no immediate indication of renewal. The five-year service agreement between the Oak Bay Police Department (OBPD) and the Saanich Police Department (SPD) expires on Monday. The contract enables Saanich police to assist with or take the lead on major crime investigations in Oak Bay, which is a small community with a small police department. 'We are actively engaged in the negotiation process,' OBPD Chief Julie Chanin said in an email to CTV News. If those discussions continue beyond Monday, Chanin said the departments can agree on an extension. 'During negotiations, all services provided by SPD under the current agreement will remain uninterrupted,' an SPD spokesperson said in a statement. The departments first signed a service agreement in 2007 and have renegotiated it several times, most recently in the summer of 2020. The Saanich Police Association said it was consulted during the early stage of negotiations for a new agreement, but it isn't part of the current discussions, which are confidential. 'Like our partners in the Oak Bay Police Association (OBPA), we await a final decision — particularly as it relates to roles and responsibilities in what continues to be a resource-challenged environment,' union president Jason Whittaker said in an email. The OBPA could not be reached for comment. Oak Bay will not go without Former B.C. solicitor general Kash Heed said if the contract were to collapse, Oak Bay would still have access to investigative support. 'Ultimately, it's the responsibility of the solicitor general to make sure Oak Bay residents are looked after by their police service,' Heed said in an interview. 'If that is not possible, (the solicitor general) has the authority under the B.C. Police Act to intervene and make sure that takes place.' That means the province could tell OBPD to contract the RCMP or another agency on an as-needed basis, Heed said. 'It's down to a negotiation tactic that may go down to the wire, but at the end of the day, you have to ensure the residents in Oak Bay will be looked after with this comprehensive police service,' he said. As the departments negotiate, the nearby municipality of Esquimalt is eyeing alternatives to its agreement with the Victoria Police Department. Both cases serve as an argument for regionalized policing, Heed said. 'You can see how costly it is to police these balkanized areas; how ineffective it is,' he said. 'When you cross the street, you're in a different jurisdiction and you may get a different delivery of police service.'
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Winnipeg police issue warrant for suspect in assault at The Forks
Winnipeg police have issued a warrant for a man they allege randomly attacked a man at The Forks earlier this month. Daniel Christopher Dumas, 33, is wanted following an assault at The Forks on June 6. According to police, a 33-year-old man was assaulted randomly and beaten until he was unconscious. He was later taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police allege Dumas was also involved in two other incidents on June 7, one of which was a random attack. At 12:05 a.m., police said Dumas assaulted a 37-year-old woman standing in line at a beer vendor in the 600 block of Westminster Avenue, stealing her purse. Then at 1:39 a.m., police said Dumas broke into a garage at a home in River Heights and rummaged through a vehicle inside. They said he tried to break into the home as well, but was not successful. None of the charges have been proven in court. Police say Dumas is five-foot-eight, weighs 150 pounds and has a thin build. Police say he should not be approached, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about his location is asked to call the major crimes unit at 204-986-6219.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Regina police investigating 5th homicide of 2025, officers searching for video surveillance of crime scene
A Regina police cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (Hayatullah Amanat/CTV News) The Regina Police Service (RPS) is now investigating the city's fourth homicide of 2025. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on May 30, officers were dispatched to a call for service near Marshall Crescent in the city's Normanview neighbourhood. Officers located the body of an adult man at the scene. Police secured the area and members of RPS's major crimes and forensic identification units in addition to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service responded. An investigation later determined the cause of death to be a result of homicide. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Wahkia Ewalk. The investigation is considered ongoing. RPS asks those in the area within 1st Avenue North, Forget Street, 3rd Avenue North and Osbourne Crescent to contact police if they have exterior video surveillance. If you have any information that could assist the investigation, residents are asked to contact RPS at 306-777-6500 or Regina Crime Stoppers.
