Manhunt Ends in Collision: Suspect Injured After Crashing Scooter into Winnipeg Police Cruiser
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 50-year-old man is in unstable condition after colliding with a Winnipeg police cruiser while attempting to flee arrest on a scooter.
- The man was wanted on several warrants, including for parole suspension and being unlawfully at large.
- Officers seized cocaine and methamphetamine, and the man faces charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking.
An investigation is underway after a suspect collided with a Winnipeg police cruiser while attempting to evade arrest on a scooter. The incident occurred Monday evening when officers attempted to apprehend a 50-year-old man wanted on multiple warrants.
The man, who was sought for apprehension and parole suspension, as well as being unlawfully at large, reportedly used a scooter to flee from officers in the 300 block of Logan Avenue. During his escape attempt, he collided with a police vehicle, sustaining injuries.
Following the collision, the man was admitted to hospital in unstable condition. A search incident to his arrest led to the seizure of approximately $1,250 worth of cocaine and $345 worth of methamphetamine, along with $415 in cash.
The 50-year-old suspect now faces a series of charges, including possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, and resisting a peace officer. Due to the seriousness of his injuries, the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has taken over the investigation.
Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.