Arrest made in hate crime investigation: C26-231699

Released: November 1, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

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Arrest made in hate crime Investigation: C26-231699

On September 8, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service received multiple complaints from community members regarding hate-motivated signs and a hate-motivated symbol displayed in the window of a residence in the Polo Park area.

The Major Crimes Unit initiated a hate crime investigation into the incident and identified a suspect.  

On the evening of October 30, investigators, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at the residence and took the suspect into custody.

Michael Ryan WALLBANK (42), in consultation with Manitoba Prosecutions, has been charged with Willful Promotion of Hatred x 4 and Willful Promotion of Hatred – Hate Symbols.

WALLBANK was detained in custody.

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