On September 19, 2025, the Winnipeg Police Service arrested two foster parents in relation to a child abuse investigation. Two school-aged children were assaulted at their residence and did not receive immediate medical attention.
During the early evening of September 19th, North District General Patrol officers responded to a residence in the north area of the city for the report of a child suffering from serious injuries. The child was transported to hospital in critical condition and sustained life-altering injuries. Three additional children in the home were also taken to hospital for medical assessment. One of these children showed signs of being assaulted and was in stable condition.
The Child Abuse Unit assumed the investigation and determined that between September 17 and September 18, the child who was critically injured did not receive immediate medical attention.
A 25-year-old female, has been charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault
- Fail to Provide Necessaries of Life
She was detained in custody.
A 26-year-old male faces a charge of:
- Fail to Provide the Necessaries of Life
He was released on an Undertaking.
The accused in this matter have not been named to protect the identity of the youth victims.
The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to survivors of child abuse. Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. Anyone wishing to speak to an investigator can call the Child Abuse Unit at 204-986-3296.