Winnipeg (Rajeev Sharma): Winnipeg police arrested a 35-year-old man after observing a vehicle travelling the wrong way in the St. Matthews neighbourhood. Officers spotted the vehicle in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street and conducted a traffic stop. Upon identifying the driver, police discovered he was wanted on existing warrants for being unlawfully at large and a parole suspension. Further investigation at the scene indicated the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol.
A subsequent search of the vehicle and the individual yielded a significant quantity of illicit substances with a total estimated street value of approximately $24,560. The seizure included 99.6 grams of crack cocaine, 196 grams of powder cocaine, 11 grams of methamphetamines, and 11 Xanax pills. In addition to the narcotics, officers recovered $3,382 in Canadian currency, which is believed to be proceeds of crime.
The suspect now faces a long list of charges, including possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking, impaired driving, failure to comply with a demand, and possession of property obtained by crime. The man remains in custody, and while the investigation is ongoing, none of the charges have yet been tested in court. This incident highlights the intersection of traffic safety enforcement and broader criminal investigations in the downtown Winnipeg area.
