Update 3-RCMP arrest male youth involved in violent incident in East St. Paul

The RCMP have been on the lookout for a youth who was involved in a violent encounter at a residence on Saddleridge Lane with officers at a party in October in East St. Paul.

A 15-year-old male from Winnipeg was arrested and is facing a charge of Mischief and was released with an upcoming court date. The youth is scheduled to appear in court on March 7, 2023.

The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.

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November 30 Update - RCMP make more arrests in violent incident in East St. Paul

A female was identified in a photo sent out in November following a violent encounter at a party in East St. Paul. A male was also in the photo who has yet to be identified and contacted. 

Four arrests were made over the week since November 17 including two females aged 15 and 16, from Winnipeg, a 16-year-old male from East St. Paul and a 17-year-old male from Winnipeg. They are all facing a charge of Mischief. They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on March 7, 2023.

The investigation is ongoing. 

 

November 24  Update- Red River North RCMP make several arrests in violent incident in East St. Paul

RCMP officers were called to a residence on Saddleridge Lane in East St. Paul on October 29 due to a large party taking place. Youth jumped on police cars severe damage to the vehicles. 

The RCMP worked diligently to identify every individual that was captured on video and had been damaging police vehicles.

Over the past several weeks, investigators have identified and arrested four people responsible for the damage to police vehicles. Three men aged 18, 17, and 16, and a 17-year-old female, all from Winnipeg, were charged with Mischief. They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on March 7, 2023.

A number of other suspects on top of police vehicles have been positively identified through the investigation. The RCMP is not releasing their names and photos at this time as officers are in the process of locating them to place them under arrest.

These people, widely and clearly captured on social media videos and police vehicle cameras, are encouraged to immediately contact the RCMP and make arrangements to turn themselves in.

Apart from the people noted above, RCMP is looking to identify and speak with a male and female who were present at the party and may have information that could further assist the investigation (photos attached).

“We made it very clear that the behaviour exhibited that evening was unacceptable. We anticipate that every individual who took part in damaging police vehicles will be arrested and charged,” says  Superintendent John Duff, East District Commander for the Manitoba RCMP. “I have also reviewed video where a vile racial slur is directed at a RCMP officer. I have spoken with the officer and expressed my dismay that he had to endure such hateful language from those in attendance.”

Officers also intervened and stopped a sexual assault that was about to occur. The two male suspects fled and the victim was taken to hospital. This matter remains a priority for the RCMP and is under investigation.

Additional arrests are expected.

 

October 31 - Red River North RCMP encounter violence while responding to large party

Red River North RCMP received numerous calls for service in relation to a large party made with many youth at a residence on Saddleridge Lane in East St. Paul, Manitoba, on October 29 at about 10:00 p.m. Police from Red River North RCMP Detachment responded, and when they arrived on scene, they were swarmed by approximately 70 intoxicated youth.

Several youths jumped on two RCMP vehicles and kicked in a windshield on one of the vehicles while the other suffered major damage to the roof and hood. As the incident unfolded, it became apparent there was far more youth in attendance than the initial amount that swarmed the police vehicles. Officers estimate there were several hundred party-goers present during the incident

Immediately, RCMP officers from Selkirk, Oakbank, Central Traffic Services, Police Dog Services, and Winnipeg Police Service Canine Units and General Patrol officers responded as backup.

Racial slurs were made against visible minority officers responding to the scene, officers were spat on, and fireworks were launched at them and their police vehicles. Excessive drug use was apparent to officers as was a severe level of intoxication amongst many of the party attendees.

Police located an intoxicated female youth who was being dragged into an adjacent bush where two male youths attempted to sexually assault her. Both males fled when officers intervened. The female was transported to local hospital for serious injuries.

“Some of the youth at this party were in vulnerable states and clearly in danger, yet many in attendance were preventing our officers from doing their jobs. We are very concerned that there may be more victims of crime that night,” says  S/Sgt Kyle McFadyen of the Selkirk RCMP. “We are asking anyone who may be a victim or who may have been a witness to a crime to contact us immediately.”

“What occurred on Saturday and what our officers faced is unacceptable. The level of violence and the racist language directed at responding police officers is beyond disturbing. Be assured that we are reviewing video and audio captured by our police vehicles as well as the videos posted to social media. We will hold people accountable for their actions,” says John Duff, East District Commander, Manitoba RCMP.

No police officers were injured during this incident.

The damage to the residence, the property, and the police vehicles was significant. No dollar figure is currently available.

The homeowner was out of province at the time of the party and is cooperating with police in the investigation.