The Winnipeg Police Service is warning residents to be on high alert following a surge of scams and thefts across the city, perpetrated by a travelling organized crime group. These incidents are taking place in broad daylight and often prey on the generosity and helpfulness of Manitobans. “We’ve received numerousContinue Reading
“When it comes to cannabis impairment, we are seeing a constant rise.” Constable Peterson from the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) says that in recent enforcement projects, although nowhere near the alcohol impairment numbers, cannabis-related impairment is increasing. The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), in collaboration with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), hasContinue Reading
Another police shooting occurred this week in Winnipeg. Bystander-recorded footage shared online shows two Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) officers shooting and killing Jordan Charlie, a 24-year-old man from Nunavut. Charlie was shot after he allegedly stabbed an officer in the throat. Manitoba’s police watchdog, the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU), isContinue Reading
A new scam has hit the streets of Winnipeg as fraudulent taxis have been taking advantage of the kindness of others. At least a dozen instances have been reported involving fake taxis, identifiable by their lack of company name or identifying numbers, pulling into highly populated areas like malls orContinue Reading
