On October 2, 2022, at approximately 12:02 a.m., a North District General Patrol unit conducted a traffic stop of a truck travelling near Parr Street and Flora Avenue.
During the traffic stop, the male driver falsely identified himself and fled at a high rate of speed. He subsequently lost control of the truck, colliding with several unoccupied vehicles and a residence in the 500 block of Flora Avenue.
The driver attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody and transported to a hospital in stable condition, where he was treated and released.
A passenger had to be extricated and was transported to a hospital in unstable condition. He has since been upgraded to stable condition, where he remains.
Officers later seized several items from the crashed truck, including:
- Approximately 46 grams of methamphetamine (estimated street value of $2,300)
- $6,000 in Canadian currency
- Four mobile phones
The driver, a 23-year-old male, is facing charges of:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Identity Fraud - Intent to Gain Advantage
- Possession of an Identity Document
- Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
- Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Cause Bodily Harm
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Fail to display the correct number and type of number plate (Highway Traffic Act)
- Drive without licence or with invalid licence (Highway Traffic Act)
He remains in police custody.
The passenger, a 33-year-old male, is facing charges of:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
Members of the Traffic Division are continuing with the investigation, and the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has been notified of the matter due to injuries sustained by the passenger.