Suspect arrested for string of arsons and property damage following lengthy investigation: C25-277211

Released: November 19, 2025 at 2:20 p.m.

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On November 18, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit arrested a man in the 100 block of Magnus Avenue after a lengthy investigation.

Between June 11, and November 18, 2025, a total of 22 arsons, break and enter, and damage-related offences occurred to the following addresses:

  • 1763 Main Street (Nahanni Fontaine’s constituency office)
  • 804 Selkirk Avenue (Bernadette Smith’s constituency office)
  • 456 Main Street (Commonwealth Kitchen and Bar)
  • 100-177 McDermont Avenue (Johnny G’s)
  • 111 Princess Street (Exchange Event Centre)
  • 436 Main Street (Palomino Club)
  • 191 Main Street (Boujee Restaurant)
  • 1577 Wall Street (Winnipeg School Division administration building)
  • 155 Smith Street (La Roca)
  • 285 Portage Avenue (Tipsy Cow)
  • 146 Magnus Avenue (A Provincial Treatment Centre)

Jesse Robert Shawn WHEATLAND, (35), has been charged with the following:

  • Arson with Disregard for Human Life
  • Arson Causing Damage to Property x 13
  • Mischief Under $5,000/Obstruct in Enjoyment x 4
  • Break Enter and Commit Arson – Place x 2
  • Break and Enter with Intent – Place x 2

He was detained in custody.

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