On December 15, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m. an off-duty officer observed a commercial break and enter in progress to an autobody shop in the 2000 block of Plessis Road.
A Ford E450 (a rental “moving” truck) later determined to be stolen, was attempting to gain access to the shop by driving into the building causing significant damage.
Winnipeg Police Service units attended the area and located the suspect vehicle which subsequently fled from police. The truck continued to evade police and collided with four civilian vehicles near Redwood/Main. Police deployed a tire-deflation device and the truck eventually stopped as it collided with a hydro pole. The three occupants exited the truck and ran from police.
After a short foot pursuit, the three suspects were taken into custody near Boyd/Charles.
No civilian injuries were reported during the motor vehicle collisions.
Trevor James WALTON (52) of Winnipeg was charged with the following offences:
- Break & Enter with Intent – Place
- Possession of Break In Instrument(s)
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- HTA Drive Without Valid Driver's Licence
- HTA Drive Suspended/Disqualified
He was detained in custody.
Jeremy Thomas TARASOFF (37) of Winnipeg was charged with:
- Break & Enter with Intent – Place
- Possession of Break In Instrument(s)
He was detained in custody.
A 39-year-old male of Winnipeg is also facing Break and Enter-related charges and was released on an Undertaking.