New arrest made in sexual assault, abduction case involving Winnipeg teen

Editor’s Note: All of the charges against the first man arrested in connection with the events of Sep. 24, 2023 were stayed in April 2024. The story has been updated.

Winnipeg police have arrested another person in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a teen last year.

Police said the incident occurred on Sept. 24, 2023, and involved a teen girl who was allegedly abducted at knifepoint from the 3000 block of Portage Avenue. She was allegedly taken to a undisclosed location by a male suspect and sexually assaulted repeatedly over several hours, according to officials.

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Police added that she was able to escape and use a passerby’s cell phone to contact authorities.

Cory Lee Whalen, 40,  was arrested and detained in custody. Whalen originally faced 12 charges in connection with the investigation but all of the charges were stayed in April 2024.

A second male suspect was identified and arrested. 39-year-old Shawn Ryan Leslie remains in custody and has been charged with sexual assault.

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