Man charged for assaulting employee in St. Boniface Hospital parkade: C25-268615

Released: November 20, 2025 at 9:49 a.m.

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On November 8, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., a female employee exited her vehicle when she was confronted by an unknown man in the parkade who asked her for the time. She was trapped between two vehicles and sexually assaulted. The victim screamed and the suspect fled. She alerted security, who then contacted police. She did not require medical attention.

On November 9th, around 3:30 a.m., hospital security observed the suspect and detained him until police arrived.

Ermiyas Isaac DANGERFIELD (27), was charged with sexual assault and detained in custody.  

The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to survivors of sexual assault. Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.

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