Forcible Confinement – Arrest: C22-108497

Released: May 24, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On May 22, 2022, at 4:09 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a residence in the Maples area for a report of a domestic dispute. Soon after, officers encountered a male with a knife, and he subsequently barricaded himself in a bedroom with several children.

A standoff ensued for approximately four hours. With the assistance of the Crisis Negotiation Unit and other units, including General Patrol and the Tactical Support Team, the male was taken into custody, and the incident was safely resolved.

A 38-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:

- Forcible Confinement (x3)
- Possession of a Weapon
- Break & Enter with Intent - Dwelling House

He was detained in custody and is not being named at this time to protect the family's identity. The Winnipeg Police Service's Victim & Volunteer Services, in conjunction with the Manitoba Justice's Victim Services unit, will continue to provide support to the family going forward.

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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