Manitoba RCMP has identified the body of a homicide victim found in Portage la Prairie and has moved its investigation to Winnipeg. On June 24, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Manitoba RCMP responded to a report of found human remains near Baker St. in Portage la Prairie. Investigators with Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services…
After requesting public assistance in identifying a homicide victim and locating potential witnesses, Manitoba RCMP has received an “incredible response to our plea for assistance in the Portage la Prairie homicide investigation.” Following the release of the additional information on July 15, over 250 tips were received through the Major Crime Services tip line, social…
New information in the investigation surrounding the June 24 discovery of a body in Portage la Prairie has police again calling for public assistance in identifying the victim and possible witnesses. On June 24 at approximately 9:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of found human remains near Baker St., in Portage la Prairie. Investigators with Major Crimes…
Manitoba RCMP discovered several serious threats directed at police on Nov. 13, which were posted on a public social media account. An investigation was immediately initiated, which led police to a 30-year-old male suspect from the RM of Fisher. Officers from the Fisher Branch RCMP checked several locations, but could not locate the suspect. On…
Police have arrested six in connection with a brazen late afternoon theft from a Portage la Prairie Liquor Mart. In a Nov. 8 press release, Portage la Prairie RCMP say with the assistance of the Manitoba First Nation Police Service six individuals — four adults and two youths — were arrested and are facing charges…
Over the last couple of weeks, the Headingley RCMP have responded to multiple reports of thefts where the owners of the property were actively pursuing the suspects in an attempt to get their property back. This has resulted in the owners chasing the suspects in vehicles down various gravel roads and, in one instance,…
The RCMP is warning the public of fraudulent telephone calls which appear to be coming from the RCMP. The callers are told there is a warrant for their arrest and that they can take care of the warrant by making a payment via bitcoin or money transfer. The fraudsters are using Caller ID spoofing, which the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre…
RCMP The Manitoba RCMP held a ceremony at headquarters Jan. 22 to launch its eagle feather initiative. This initiative will provide victims, witnesses, suspects and police officers the option to swear legal oaths on an eagle feather. The eagle feather will be used in the same way as the Bible or affirmation is currently used.…
The Manitoba RCMP are asking motorists to not become a holiday statistic: enjoy the traditional parties the Christmas holiday brings, but also to exercise caution behind the wheel. And just like Santa who watches to see who is naughty or nice, the Manitoba RCMP is busy with its 2018 Holiday Checkstop program. The Checkstop program…
Manitoba highlights crime prevention programs receiving provincial support Province sends youth to attend crime prevention event, donates a forfeited vehicle to Crime Stoppers: Justice Minister Cliff Cullen To mark Crime Prevention Month, the Manitoba government is investing in crime prevention and community outreach programs including $91,000 to support the ongoing work of Crime Stoppers and more…
Manitoba RCMP has identified the body of a homicide victim found in Portage la Prairie and has moved its investigation to Winnipeg. On June 24, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Manitoba RCMP responded to a report of found human remains near Baker St. in Portage la Prairie. Investigators with Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services…
After requesting public assistance in identifying a homicide victim and locating potential witnesses, Manitoba RCMP has received an “incredible response to our plea for assistance in the Portage la Prairie homicide investigation.” Following the release of the additional information on July 15, over 250 tips were received through the Major Crime Services tip line, social…
Manitoba RCMP discovered several serious threats directed at police on Nov. 13, which were posted on a public social media account. An investigation was immediately initiated, which led police to a 30-year-old male suspect from the RM of Fisher. Officers from the Fisher Branch RCMP checked several locations, but could not locate the suspect. On…
Police have arrested six in connection with a brazen late afternoon theft from a Portage la Prairie Liquor Mart. In a Nov. 8 press release, Portage la Prairie RCMP say with the assistance of the Manitoba First Nation Police Service six individuals — four adults and two youths — were arrested and are facing charges…
Over the last couple of weeks, the Headingley RCMP have responded to multiple reports of thefts where the owners of the property were actively pursuing the suspects in an attempt to get their property back. This has resulted in the owners chasing the suspects in vehicles down various gravel roads and, in one instance,…
RCMP The Manitoba RCMP held a ceremony at headquarters Jan. 22 to launch its eagle feather initiative. This initiative will provide victims, witnesses, suspects and police officers the option to swear legal oaths on an eagle feather. The eagle feather will be used in the same way as the Bible or affirmation is currently used.…
The Manitoba RCMP are asking motorists to not become a holiday statistic: enjoy the traditional parties the Christmas holiday brings, but also to exercise caution behind the wheel. And just like Santa who watches to see who is naughty or nice, the Manitoba RCMP is busy with its 2018 Holiday Checkstop program. The Checkstop program…
Manitoba highlights crime prevention programs receiving provincial support Province sends youth to attend crime prevention event, donates a forfeited vehicle to Crime Stoppers: Justice Minister Cliff Cullen To mark Crime Prevention Month, the Manitoba government is investing in crime prevention and community outreach programs including $91,000 to support the ongoing work of Crime Stoppers and more…