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Winnipeg police warn of ‘concerning’ increase in sextortion reportsAn increase in sextortion reports is prompting a warning from Winnipeg police, who say youth are specifically being targeted in the city.CrimeApr 1
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Man dies after being handcuffed by Winnipeg police, watchdog investigatingA man was found unconscious by police while responding to a break and enter call at Seven Oaks. He was handcuffed, transported to hospital, and later died in police custody.CrimeApr 2
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No charges for Winnipeg police officers after 2023 altercation: watchdogNo charges are being authorized by the Independent Investigation Unit after its review of a case involving Winnipeg police officers accused of confronting and assaulting a man.CrimeMar 27
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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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Winnipeg police reforms going in ‘right direction’ amid corruption woes: chiefReforms within Winnipeg police are going in the 'right direction,' its chief says after a trial earlier this year detailed officers getting involved illegal acts.CanadaMar 6
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Winnipeg police identify adult victim of double-fatal shooting as investigation continuesAnyone who may have information about the incident, including CCTV, cellphone or dashcam video from the area at the time, is asked to contact police.CrimeMar 17
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Amber Alert cancelled after Winnipeg toddler ‘taken’ from home is found safeA two-year-old child that was the subject of an Amber Alert Friday has been found safe after Winnipeg police allege he was "taken" from a home.CrimeFeb 27
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Threats against 11 Winnipeg schools a ‘hoax,’ police call it ‘deeply concerning’Winnipeg police say they responded to 11 separate calls for service involving threats against schools, with two youths and one adult being charged.CrimeFeb 25
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Developer faces questions at public inquiry about money given to Winnipeg officialsA developer rejected suggestions Thursday that money he gave to two Winnipeg city officials was a thank you for getting a contract for the city's new police headquarters.CanadaFeb 20
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Peter Nygard files lawsuit, alleges authorities abused process with Manitoba chargesSex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police and others, alleging charges he faced in one case were an abuse of process.CrimeApr 1
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IIU investigating after man accuses officer of police HQ assaultManitoba's independent police watchdog is investigating after a man accused an officer of assaulting him at Winnipeg police headquarters.TrendingMar 17
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Man charged after adult, child assaulted in Winnipeg: policeWinnipeg police say the suspect and victims were unknown to each other. The man has been charged with assault and theft and detained in custody.CrimeFeb 23
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Winnipeg police arrest 2 people accused of opening valves that flooded headquartersThe Winnipeg Police Service has arrested two people it accuses of opening valves that caused significant flooding inside its downtown headquarters over the weekend.CrimeFeb 16
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Man accused of shooting stranger during argument, Winnipeg police sayWinnipeg police say a verbal dispute between a man an a woman in a bar escalated, and the man shot the woman. Both people had left the hotel before officers arrived.CrimeFeb 22
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Two people accused of vandalizing Winnipeg’s troubled new police HQWinnipeg police have arrested a man and a woman who they say opened water supply valves, leading to flooding at police headquarters. The pair face charges of mischief over $5,000.CrimeFeb 15
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3 Winnipeg youths arrested for robbing pizza delivery man at gunpointWinnipeg police say three 16-year-olds were arrested after a pizza delivery worker was robbed at gunpoint outside an apartment building.CanadaMar 7
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Winnipeg police HQ inquiry hears from former top city officialThe project ran more than $70 million over budget by the time it was completed in 2016, and the inquiry is looking into what happened.CanadaFeb 17
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Winnipeg security guard charged after suspected shoplifter punched with brass knucklesWinnipeg police said the case began when officers were called to a Dollarama discount store in the city's downtown on Saturday, where a 46-year-old was arrested.CrimeMar 3
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Public inquiry examines cost overruns of Winnipeg police building projectA public inquiry is set to begin today on cost overruns and controversy linked to a building project led by the City of Winnipeg.CanadaFeb 10
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2 women face abduction, assault charges after Amber Alert in WinnipegWinnipeg police say a two-year-old boy was found safe thanks to an Amber Alert Friday. A concerned citizen recognized the two suspects and took the child from them.CrimeMar 1