Animal Cruelty – Arrest: C24-302163

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Released: January 14, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.

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Update:

The Major Crimes Unit has identified an adult male believed to be involved in the recent reports of deceased cats located under the Summit Road bridge in December 2024.

On January 10, 2025 at approximately 6:40 p.m., investigators arrested the suspect at his residence without incident. Investigators learned that the suspect either lured the cats or acquired them through a social media platform, ultimately inflicting injury which resulted in their deaths. All cats were discarded under the bridge where they were discovered by area residents who contacted police.

A 24-year-old male from Winnipeg faces three charges of Killing or Injuring an Animal.

He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

Anyone with information about these recent incidents is asked to contact investigators in the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

Refer to the link provided below to report incidents of suspected animal cruelty.

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/cms/animal/animal_cruelty.stm

As previously released:

The Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a number of animal cruelty reports that have been received in December 2024.

In the following three incidences, approximately six deceased cats were located by citizens who typically walk or frequent this area for recreational activity. Some of the deceased animals were left in a bag or laying on the path underneath the bridge. Signs of foul play were apparent.

General Patrol officers were dispatched to these events, met with the reporting individuals and have followed up with the Humane Society and Animal Services. Pet identifiers were observed on a few of the animals and investigators are working to establish ownership where possible.

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December 8, under Summit Road bridge, North of Summit/Saskatchewan

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December 28, under Summit Road bridge, North of Summit/Saskatchewan

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December 30, under Summit Road bridge, North of Summit/Saskatchewan

Investigators realize there have been previous reports of deceased cats in the Point Douglas area, it has not been established at this time if these incidents are related.

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