Sexual Assault – Arrest: C22-258167

Released: November 10, 2022 at 11 a.m.

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As previously released:

The Winnipeg Police Service previously released a suspect description regarding a serious sexual assault that occurred on November 5, 2022, at the Chancellor/Pembina Rapid Transitway. A female in her 20s was confronted by an unknown male who threatened her at knifepoint. She was physically attacked and sexually assaulted. An arriving Transit bus scared off the male, and he fled on foot with the victim’s property.

The Sex Crimes Unit took over the investigation and identified Jayden Isreal KENNEDY (18) as a suspect.

The Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of front-line members, was already searching for KENNEDY on two unrelated matters. He was wanted for two serious assaults at knifepoint on November 2nd and 4th at a bus stop at Keewatin/Burrows.

Update:

On November 8, officers from the North District Community Support Unit arrested KENNEDY at a residence in the first 100 block of Foxberry Bay. He was turned over to the Major Crimes Unit and processed on the strength of his outstanding warrants.

The Sex Crimes Unit subsequently charged KENNEDY with the following additional offences:

- Sexual Assault with a Weapon
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- Uttering Threats
- Possession of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Release Order x 3

He was detained in custody.

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