Police Helicopter

• Winnipeg police helicopter helps track down stolen vehicle, officers put 2 in custody

  The vehicle drove around west Winnipeg in what police called an unsafe manner, including driving into oncoming traffic, before being stopped by ground units directed by Air-1.

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  Jul 19, 2022
  
• AIR1 helps Winnipeg police nab stolen vehicle, alleged driver already facing lifetime ban

  A 25-year-old man, already facing a lifetime driving ban, is facing a long list of charges after leading Winnipeg police on a chase Thursday in a stolen vehicle.

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  Dec 11, 2021
  
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• Saskatoon man facing 6 firearms charges following police chase

  After successfully stopping the stolen vehicle and arresting the driver, police found a shotgun and rifle, methamphetamine, a scale and numerous stolen household items.  

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  Oct 26, 2021
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• Winnipeg’s police helicopter grounded for months for significant maintenance

  Winnipeg's police helicopter, Air1, is undergoing an "extensive" maintenance that includes a full tear-down and inspection, taking it out of the sky until the end of May.

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  Mar 28, 2021
• Winnipeg’s police helicopter helps nab 4 suspects, seize 2 firearms 24 hours apart

  Winnipeg police say four men are in custody, including two from Calgary, and two firearms were seized in separate incidents over the weekend.

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  Oct 20, 2020
• AIR 1 spots major fire happening in downtown Winnipeg

  Winnipeg police are crediting AIR1 for calling in what turned out to be a major fire on William Avenue Friday morning.

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  Jun 19, 2020
• Chase involving Air1 lands suspect with multiple weapons: Winnipeg police

  A 22-year-old man is in custody after a early-morning police chase through the William Whyte neighbourhood on Saturday.

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  May 2, 2020
• Winnipeg cops bust driver after high-speed chase early Monday

  With the help of the Air 1 helicopter, police pursued the stolen car at speeds over 100 km/h until they were finally able to slow it down with tire deflation devices.

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  Feb 10, 2020
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• Laser pointed at Edmonton police Air 1 helicopter leads to assault charges

  A man is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon, after a laser was pointed up at an Edmonton Police Service helicopter on Saturday morning.

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  Oct 30, 2019
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• Man, 25, arrested for assault after police helicopter catches him in the act

  Police said they received reports around 9 p.m. of an assault taking place near Arlington Street and St. Matthews Avenue, and that the helicopter was on scene within two minutes to catch the incident in progress.

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  Oct 9, 2019