On May 21, 2026, at 1:50 a.m., General Patrol officers from multiple districts immediately responded to an out of town team’s tour bus that was fully engulfed in flames while parked at 1 Portage Avenue (Goldeyes Stadium). The Kane County Cougars team bus was parked after hours while on a road trip to Winnipeg. The entire bus and contents were destroyed.
A bystander nearby, observed someone inside the bus and assisted in removing them. Upon police arrival, two teens were taken into custody. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service extinguished the fire and thankfully nobody was injured.
Investigators from the Major Crimes Unit, determined the fire was deliberately set, and one of the teens – a 15-year-old female is facing the following charges:
- Arson Causing Damage to Property
- Posession of Incendiary Material
She was released on an Undertaking and turned over to a responsible adult.
