Interaction with Winnipeg officers that led to death of man too dangerous for ARCC team: police
On Wednesday, Winnipeg Police Service community engagement Supt. Bonnie Emerson said, “(Alternative Response to Citizens in Crisis) is a partnership between civilians and police therefore, the ARCC team is not mandated to attend to potentially violent or high-risk situations.”
Canada
Feb 14
Winnipeg parents arrested, charged in death of infant
Winnipeg Police Service Const. Claude Chancy said on Monday charges of manslaughter were laid against parents of a child who died after ingesting fentanyl that was readily accessible.
Canada
Feb 5
Winnipeg Police opinion survey
The Winnipeg Police Service will be conducting a public opinion telephone survey this week. Here’s what it entails:
Jan 29
WPS arrest man in connection to death of restaurant owner
Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) Constable Jason Michalyshen confirmed on Thursday police have placed one individual in custody following an altercation that led to the death of Cork & Flame restaurant owner, Kyriakos Vogiatzakis. Michalyshyn said the man in custody was known to frequent the area.
Canada
Jan 25
New batch of puppies born into a family with the Winnipeg Police Service dogs
The Winnipeg Police Service is aiming to train a new batch of recruits for its K9 unit with the introduction of several puppies.
Dec 8, 2023
Suspect dead after Winnipeg police rescue hostage during Furby Street standoff
Winnipeg Police Service chief Danny Smyth said on Friday police tactical teams managed to enter the suite an apartment on Furby Avenue where a man was holding a woman at knifepoint on Thursday. Smyth said the suspect is also a person of interest in a homicide in the same apartment earlier in December.
Dec 29, 2023
Suspect wanted in shooting death of Winnipeg man
One person is in custody as officers with the Winnipeg Police Service search for a second suspect in the shooting death of a man last month.
Dec 12, 2023
Winnipeg police step up enforcement with retail theft prevention initiative
Hundreds of arrests have been made since the start of November as part of the Winnipeg Police Service’s efforts to clamp down on shoplifting. Skylar Peters reports.
Crime
Dec 4, 2023
Winnipeg police, Manitoba RCMP launch annual impaired-driving checkstop campaign
If you’re planning to drive this holiday season, make sure you’re not doing it impaired. That’s the message from the Manitoba RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service, who launched their joint holiday checkstop program Friday in Headingley.
Dec 1, 2023
Langside shooting suspect, now in custody, was on court release: Winnipeg police
Winnipeg Police Service Insp. Jennifer McKinnon announced on Friday Jamie Randy Felix, 32, was taken into custody in connection to a shooting on Langside Street on Monday that left four dead and one person in serious condition.
Canada
Dec 1, 2023
Provincial inquest into deaths of men in Winnipeg police custody begins
A provincial inquest into the deaths of five men in police custody began Tuesday, with the inquest hearing from three Winnipeg Police Service members and a family member of one of the deceased. Iris Dyck reports.
Nov 7, 2023
Winnipeg police urge counter-protesters to organize at different dates, locations to decrease tension
Winnipeg police Supt. Dave Dalal said in an update on Thursday that local authorities have been monitoring 235 events already this year so far, which he said was a “substantial draw” on police resources. Dalal requested the cooperation of counter-protest organizers to plan rallies at different locations or dates than initial protests to decrease tension,...
Canada
Oct 26, 2023
Winnipeg police remind citizens incidents like downtown youth-involved shooting are rare
Winnipeg Police Service Const. Jason Michalyshyn said on Tuesday that incidents like Monday’s youth-involved shooting are uncommon and “positive engagement with police is crucial to successful investigations that hold individuals accountable.”
Canada
Oct 17, 2023
Winnipeg emergency crews respond to flipped vehicle near Tinkertown Amusements
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services and police responded to the scene of a vehicle flipped over in a ditch near Tinkertown Amusements at the intersection of Navin Road and Murdock Road.
Canada
Oct 24, 2023
WPS forensic investigators on scene of Victor Street homicide
Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) forensics officers are investigating a home on Victor Street after the body of a woman was discovered early on Thursday morning.
Canada
Sep 28, 2023
St. Mary’s Road and Fermor Avenue scene of fatal pedestrian-involved collision, WPS say
Members of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) remained at the scene early on Wednesday morning to investigate the scene of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred late Tuesday evening.
Canada
Sep 27, 2023
Winnipeg Police Service live ride-along: potential weapons call and serving east Winnipeg
Patrol Sargent Jeff Boehm discusses the work in Winnipeg.
Aug 30, 2023
Cops for Kids fundraiser
Winnipeg Police Service members will be pedalling North America to grant wishes for sick children.
Aug 28, 2023
Winnipeg police tape off scene of double stabbing early Friday morning
Winnipeg Police Service forensic investigators taped off the exterior of the Northern Hotel on Main Street early Friday morning after two stabbing victims were rushed to the hospital in an unstable condition.
Canada
Aug 25, 2023
Winnipeg police announce over 42 kilograms of drugs seized in street-level investigation
Winnipeg Police Service Inspector Elton Hall said on Thursday that searches took place at four residences across the city, and an individual apprehended in the investigation has alleged ties to organized crime in Montreal.
Canada
Aug 24, 2023