Intimidation of a Justice System Participant - Arrest: R21-35209

Released: January 2, 2023 at 3:22 p.m.

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In July 2021, the Winnipeg Police Service entered into an investigation regarding the attempted intimidation of a presiding Judge, that being, Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench, Glenn JOYAL.

The Major Crimes Unit continued its investigation. Investigators determined that a private investigation firm was hired to surveil the judge. Investigators also learned the suspect was a legal representative of several provincial Churches and associates of Churches in Manitoba and was in the process of bringing a high-profile constitutional challenge to provincially enacted Covid-19 Public Health Orders. Chief Justice Glen JOYAL was presiding over this matter.

With assistance from the Calgary Police Service, a suspect was placed under arrest on the strength of a Canada-wide warrant with charges authorized by Manitoba Justice.

John Victor CARPAY, 55, of Calgary, is charged with the following offences:

- Intimidation of a Justice System Participant
- Attempt to Obstruct Justice

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Crimes investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crimestoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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