Man on Manitoba’s Most Wanted list – arrested with loaded firearm: C26-227137

Released: September 10, 2026 at 12:53 p.m.

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The Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit was actively searching for a man on the Manitoba’s Most Wanted list who had outstanding warrants for previous firearms and assault-related offences.

On March 3, 2026, the accused attended a residence in the downtown area.

While armed with a firearm, he threatened, assaulted and robbed an adult female in a domestic-related incident. He was not located and a warrant for his arrest was issued.  

On July 3, 2026, the accused attended a social gathering in the southwest area of the city, where he pulled out a loaded firearm and waved it at the other occupants. He then fled and a report was made to police. He was not located and a warrant for his arrest was issued. 

The Major Crimes Unit continued both investigations and the accused became a wanted person on the Manitoba’s Most Wanted list.

On September 9, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service’s Bail Compliance Unit and Tactical Support Team located the accused in the 400 block of Lipton Street. He was found in possession of a loaded Glock handgun.

21-year-old, Benjamyn John BEAULIEU was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Warrant: Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Warrant: Armed Robbery with Firearm, Pointing Firearm, Forcible Confinement, Assault with Weapon, Utter Threats to Kill or Cause Bodily Harm
  • Warrant: Fail to Attend Court

He was turned over to the Major Crimes Unit and then detained in custody.

The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to survivors of intimate partner violence.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

There are helpful police and community resources available, including, WPS Victim Services 204-986-6350, and Manitoba Justice Domestic Violence Support Service. For information regarding family violence shelters, you can call Ikwe Widdjiitiwin at
1-800-362-3344 and Willow Place at 204-615-0311.

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