Manitoba RCMP Headquarters in Winnipeg, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
Manitoba RCMP and Winnipeg police have made multiple arrests on individuals with outstanding warrants in northern Manitoba.
The coordinated effort to apprehend “prolific offenders” took place between December 3 and 5, 2024, in Thompson, Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Cross Lake Cree Nation, and Tataskweyak Cree Nation.
Over three days, officers visited 184 residences, leading to the arrest of 17 individuals with outstanding warrants. The breakdown included six arrests in Thompson, six in Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, two in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, two in Cross Lake Cree Nation, and one in Tataskweyak Cree Nation. Additionally, two individuals voluntarily turned themselves in—one in Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation and the other in Gillam.
During an operation at a Thompson apartment complex, two individuals from Ontario attempted to escape by jumping from a second-floor window. Both were apprehended and found in possession of crack cocaine and proceeds of crime. They were later released with a future court date in Thompson.
“This was obviously a large-scale operation for our unit to execute over a number of days,” said Sgt. James Ries, team leader for the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit.
“The number of arrests speaks volumes to the hard work and dedication shown by all the officers involved. The goal here was to take as many prolific offenders off the streets as possible to make these communities safer, and I feel that goal was somewhat accomplished.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
