Stolen van involved in crash in Winnipeg's West End
A stolen van, which police say was being driven dangerously in Winnipeg’s West End, was involved in a crash on Saturday.
The incident began at around 6:45 p.m. when police saw the stolen van being driven in the area of Ellice Avenue and Ingersoll Street.
Officers said they tried to follow the van, but that the suspect sped away.
Winnipeg police said the driver then drove “dangerously” through the St. Matthews neighbourhood.
Police allege the driver ran a red light at St. Matthews Avenue and Arlington Street, and didn’t stop at a stop sign at St. Matthews Avenue and Maryland Street, where they hit another car.
Officers said the driver of the stolen van tried to run away, but was taken into custody.
The driver of the vehicle that was struck sustained minor injuries, but did not need to be taken to the hospital.
Winnipeg police officers searched the stolen van and found a knife and a small amount of what they believe is methamphetamine.
The van had been stolen from the Minto neighbourhood overnight between Jan. 12 and 13.
Courtney Marie Friesen, 31, has been charged with a number of offences including dangerous operation of a conveyance and possession of a weapon. None of the charges have been proven in court.
CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY
A few hours later at around 10:50 p.m., police responded to a separate robbery at a convenience store in the 1100 block of St. Mary’s Road,
Police allege two people – a man and a woman – stole a number of items at the store. Officers said when a store employee confronted the suspects, the man brandished a knife that was concealed inside his jacket.
The suspects then left the store with the stolen items.
With help from the K9 unit, officers were led to a suite at a residential complex in the first 100 block of Hastings Boulevard. Police took two suspects into custody and recovered a knife, as well as the merchandise they believe was taken from the store.
The major crimes unit continued with the investigation and charged Tyrone Jackson Beaulieu, 26 with robbery, possession of a weapon; and carrying a concealed weapon, prohibited device or ammunition. Alanna Mae Parenteau, 25, has been charged with robbery and four counts of failing to comply with the condition of an undertaking.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Grandparents killed in wrong-way crash on Hwy. 401 identified
A 60-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman killed in a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 earlier this week have been identified by the Consulate General of India in Toronto.
Golf season a summer tourism driver in Canada
Golf is a sign of spring and summer and a major driver for seasonal tourism, experts say.
TD worst-case scenario more likely after drug money laundering allegations: analyst
TD Bank Group could be hit with more severe penalties than previously expected, says a banking analyst after a report that the investigation it faces in the U.S. is tied to laundering illicit fentanyl profits.
The kids from 'Mrs. Doubtfire are all SUPER grown up now, and we're not OK
The adorable trio of child actors from the 1993 classic comedy 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' which starred the late and great Robin Williams, are all grown up and looking back on their seminal time together.
Quebec man who threatened Trudeau, Legault online sentenced to 20 months in jail
A Quebec man who pleaded guilty to threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier François Legault has been sentenced to 20 months in jail.
Britney Spears 'home and safe' after paramedics responded to an incident at the Chateau Marmont, source tells CNN
A source close to singer Britney Spears tells CNN that the pop star is 'home and safe' after she had a 'major fight' with her boyfriend on Wednesday night at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.
Police arrest 3 Indian nationals in killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar – as authorities continue investigating potential connections to the Indian government.
Canadian doctor concerned new weight-loss drug Wegovy may be used inappropriately
As Wegovy becomes available to Canadians starting Monday, a medical expert is cautioning patients wanting to use the drug to lose weight that no medication is a ''magic bullet,' and the new medication is meant particularly for people who meet certain criteria related to obesity and weight.
Drew Carey is never quitting 'The Price Is Right'
Drew Carey took over as host of 'The Price Is Right' and hopes he’s there for life. 'I'm not going anywhere,' he told 'Entertainment Tonight' of the job he took over from longtime host Bob Barker in 2007.