Selkirk RCMP arrest off-duty WPS officer

May 14, 2021
RM of St. Andrews, Manitoba

News release

On April 22, 2021, at approximately 1:00 am, Selkirk RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence in the RM of St. Andrews. Officers attended to the scene and arrested a 28-year-old male. The male is a member of the Winnipeg Police Service. He was off-duty at the time of the offence. He is facing charges of Assault, Mischief Under $5000, and Possession of a Scheduled Substance (psilocybin).

The male has been released on an Undertaking.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has been notified and is taking a monitoring role in the investigation.

Any inquiries regarding duty status or years of service can be directed to the Winnipeg Police Service.

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Contact information

Tara Seel, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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