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Winnipeg police to start wearing body cameras as part of months-long project40 frontline Winnipeg police officers will begin wearing body cameras on June 10 as part of a six-month pilot project, the police service said.CanadaJun 5
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Violent crimes, shoplifting decreased in Winnipeg last year, police sayLast year saw a decrease in violent crimes, including homicide and robberies, in Winnipeg. Police said crimes committed by youth, however, were on the rise.CrimeMay 27
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More than $140K of jewelry, clothing among goods seized by Winnipeg policeThree people are facing charges after Winnipeg police seized over $140,000 worth of goods, including high-end jewelry and clothes, from various homes last month.CrimeJun 1
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Drug impaired driving ‘a growing concern’ in Winnipeg, police sayMore than half of drivers who were pulled over and drug tested by Winnipeg police were said to be driving while intoxicated, according to a Winnipeg Police Board report.CrimeJun 4
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Man considered sexually violent towards underage boys to live in Winnipeg: policeThe man was previously released twice on conditions, but police said both times those conditions were violated after he tested positive for drugs.CrimeJun 3
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Winnipeg police arrest 2 men for attack on 16-year-old Rinelle HarperWinnipeg police have arrested two men for the attempted murder of Rinelle Harper, who was beaten and left for dead in the Assiniboine River.CanadaDec 31, 1969
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Suspect dies after exchanging gunfire with Winnipeg police, taking 3 hostagesWinnipeg police say there was an exchange of gunfire and a suspect was hospitalized after he entered a home and took three hostages.CrimeMay 29
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Extortion charges laid by Winnipeg police against man arrested in TorontoOne man remains wanted on a Canada-wide warrant following last summer's series of extortion and arson-related crimes in Winnipeg and another was arrested in Toronto, police said.CrimeMay 21
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Sex offender with ‘high risk to re-offend’ expected to live in Winnipeg, police sayWinnipeg residents are being cautioned about the release of 22-year-old Lorne Bradburn, a man convicted of violent offences and is expected to live in Winnipeg.CrimeMay 28
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Winnipeg police take over probe after pair found dead in house fireWinnipeg police are now investigating after two people were found dead in a house fire earlier this month.CrimeMay 18
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Canada-wide probe leads to dozens of arrests, largest drug bust in Winnipeg police historyA record-breaking $37.2 million worth of drugs were removed from the streets following an interprovincial drug bust that led to 33 arrests and 174 charges, police said.CrimeMay 20
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Cannabis store employee sexually assaulted during robbery, Winnipeg police sayWinnipeg police say a 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted during a robbery at a cannabis shop, where she was working alone on Tuesday night.CrimeMay 6
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Winnipeg women, kids cautioned about high-risk sex offender in cityMarinus Willemse, 59, is considered dangerous towards women and children. He was released from a federal prison in B.C. and is expected to live in Winnipeg, police say.CrimeMay 29
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Baseball team’s bus torched in Winnipeg, teenage girl charged with arson: WPSA 15-year-old girl is being charged with arson and possession of incendiary, or fire-starting, materials, Winnipeg police said.CrimeMay 21
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High-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg, police caution womenA man convicted of sexual assault will be released and live in Winnipeg. Jason Mark Bard is considered a 'high risk' to reoffend, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.CrimeMay 1
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Winnipeg police training needs update after fatal shooting of 16-year-old: expertA policing expert recommended Friday that Winnipeg police factor in age and someone's cultural background when responding to high-risk situations.InvestigationsMay 1
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Tennessee man wanted for sex crimes against minors in U.S. arrested in WinnipegA man wanted for U.S. warrants was spotted speeding in Winnipeg, arrested and turned over to border services, the Winnipeg Police Service said.CrimeMay 12
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North End assault leaves man dead, 2 injured, Winnipeg police sayA man is facing manslaughter and aggravated assault charges for the killing of a 49-year-old man in Winnipeg on Monday, according to police.CrimeApr 28
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Winnipeg police dog sniffs out electronic storage devicesThree year old black lab, Willow, joined the internet child exploitation unit last June. Her impeccable nose makes executing search warrants more efficient.CanadaApr 23
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$100,000 reward offered for information on Winnipeg man accused of murderWinnipeg police are seeking assistance in finding the last of three men who are wanted in connection to the 2024 murder of Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi.CrimeMay 8