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On July 31, 2024, at approximately 1:18 a.m., West District Community Support Unit (CSU) members observed a stolen white Ford 350 being driven in the Varsity View neighbourhood.

With the assistance of the Tactical Support Team (TST) and West District General Patrol officers, a follow of the vehicle was initiated in an attempt to bring the vehicle to a stop.

Officers requested assistance from the Flight Operations Unit (Air 1), which quickly acquired the stolen vehicle and provided visual containment information to ground units.

A lengthy follow ensued, lasting approximately forty minutes, extending to the West Perimeter and the municipality of Headingley. Several successful stop sticks were deployed, resulting in the vehicle coming to a stop at Charleswood Road and Roblin Boulevard. No collisions or injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

Officers subsequently confirmed that the 2006 Ford 350 Lariat had previously been reported stolen from Portage la Prairie.

Two occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody. A small quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine were seized as a result of the arrest.

A 34-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

• Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
• Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
• Possession of Scheduled Substance - Methamphetamine
• Possession of an Identity Document
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 6

He was detained in custody.

A 46-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

• Possession of Scheduled Substance - Methamphetamine
• Possession of Scheduled Substance - Cocaine
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

He was released on and Appearance Notice and Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

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