On the 19th of January 2013 the Swan River RCMP received a complaint of a theft from Rough Country Sports in Swan River Manitoba. The complainant advised that their compound was broken into overnight and 4 snowmobiles were stolen. Three (3) of them were 2013 Polaris Switchback Assault 800’s, and one (1) was a Polaris […]

RCMP Media Release | On January 17, 2013 at about 10:45 pm the Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and the Swan River Fire Dept were dispatched to a 2 vehicle motor vehicle collision on Hwy # 83 near Kenville, Manitoba. A semi truck was traveling northbound on Highway 83 just north of Kenville when a […]

Swan River RCMP received a call advising that a vehicle had driven into the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) office. Swan River RCMP, the Swan River Fire Department and Parkland EMS attended. Investigation reveals that a 2006 Buick Lucerne was leaving a parking space in front of Whites Drug store making a left hand turn […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report | December 2012 Swan River RCMP investigated 244 incidents in the Swan River Valley during the month of December 2012. Persons, property and criminal code offences in the Town of Swan River were at normal levels. Town of Swan River Detailed Statistics: Assaults 12 B&E Business 0 B&E Res & […]

Swan River RCMP reported two accidents in the Swan Valley related to poor weather conditions on January 11, 2013. A vehicle was reported in the ditch near Cowan at about 1:30 am and a semi with 2 trailers ended up in the ditch about 35 miles north of Swan River on Highway #10. Neither accident […]

RCMP Media Release | On December 26, 2012 at about 8:30 a.m., Swan River RCMP, Pine River Fire Department, and the Swan River Ambulance Service were dispatched via a 911 transfer call to a structure fire in the RM of Mountain, near the village of Cowan, Manitoba. The dispatch came in that a garage / […]

RCMP Media Release | On December 19, 2012 police received a report of a single vehicle rollover about 15 miles south of Benito, MB. A 2006 Dodge Ram Truck rolled over near a hill. Through investigation, it appears that the driver, a 60 year old female from the RM of Swan River, lost control of […]

RCMP Media Release | On December 16, 2012 a dispatch came in through a 911 transfer call regarding a vehicle fire at approximately 5 miles south of Swan River on Highway 83. The vehicle was fully engulfed, with no one around the area. Vehicle was parked on the shoulder of the highway. Swan River RCMP […]

RCMP Media Release | On December 19, 2012 police received a report of a single vehicle rollover about 15 miles south of Benito, MB. A 2006 Dodge Ram Truck rolled over near a hill. Through investigation, it appears that the 60 year old female driver lost control of her vehicle as she was ascending a […]

RCMP Checkstop Update | The Holiday Checkstop program continued in the Swan Valley this weekend. RCMP reported the following statistics for the past weekend: Checkstops – 2 Number of vehicles checked – 76 Impaired over .08 – 1 Reading (BAC) – 150 mg % Number of other HTA charges – 1 This high-visibility campaign focuses […]

Swan River RCMP and Parkland EMS responded to a single vehicle (snow mobile) accident in Benito, MB. Investigation indicates that a 23 year old male (& resident of the RM of Swan River) lost control of his snow mobile as he was west bound on the Government Road Allowance, and had pressed on the brakes […]

RCMP Media Release | Mischief/Vandalism – 100 block of Main st. W., Swan River, MB – paint balls. Occurred – overnight of Dec 10/11 Police received a report that a vehicle parked in front of a residence had been shot with a paint ball. There was no damage to the car and the yellow paint […]

RCMP Checkstop Update | The Holiday Checkstop Program begand in the Swan Valley this weekend. RCMP reported the following statistics for the past weekend: 6 checkstops, 69 vehicles checked, 5 tickets ( speeding, open liqour x2 and two others) This high-visibility campaign focuses on the detection of high-risk drivers, which includes drivers who are impaired, […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 30, 2012 at about 9:30 pm, following an investigation, the Swan River RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, Manitoba. Investigators found approximately 2.6 lbs of marihuana. The drugs seized has an estimated street value of $23,560. […]

RCMP Media Release | Carl ELLINGSON was last seen leaving Swan River Manitoba yesterday just after 5:00 p.m. and was traveling by vehicle to his home near Benito. At this time it appears that he did not arrive home. The pickup truck was located a short time ago in the vicinity of the residence by […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 79-year-old man from the Benito area. Carl ELLINGSON was last seen leaving Swan River Manitoba yesterday just after 5:00 p.m. and was traveling by vehicle to his home near Benito. At this time it appears that he did not arrive home. […]

On November 3, 2012 just after 7:30 p.m., Swan River RCMP as well as local emergency services were dispatched to a complaint of an injured male in a residence on Shoal River Cree Nation. On arrival, police located a 36-year-old Shoal River Cree Nation resident with serious injuries caused by an edged weapon. The victim […]

RCMP Media Release |On October 25, 2012 at about 8 am the Swan River RCMP and the Parkland EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with a cyclist at Main street and 5th Avenue, in Swan River, Manitoba. A 2003 Chevrolet Impala was southbound on 5th avenue, when a westbound cyclist cut across the […]

On October 15, 2012 at about 3 pm the Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and the Swan River Fire Dept were dispatched to a 2 vehicle motor vehicle collision/rollover at Hwy # 10 & Main street (near the Subway store), in Swan River, Manitoba. A 2005 Ford Escape (sport utility vehicle) was westbound on Hwy […]

RCMP Media Release | Investigation has revealed that two vehicles were street racing at the time of the collision. The second vehicle, a 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was not involved in the collision. The driver of the second vehicle, 25-year-old Dallas Joseph GENAILLE of Minitonas, Manitoba has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor […]

On October 16, 2012 just before 7 pm, the Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a break & enter of a business in the town of Swan River, Manitoba. Police attended the H & R Block at 102 – 6th avenue north to find that the main door to the business had been broken. Entry […]

On October 14, 2012 just before 9 pm, the Swan River RCMP and the Swan River Fire Dept were dispatched to multiple fires in the town of Swan River, Manitoba. Three (3) garbage dumpster fires (located behind Windsor’s Service, Hair Mechanics, and Chen’s Restaurant / Sports Lounge), and a 4th fire (pallets/boxes) against the rear […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE Late on October 3, 2012, the 26-year-old driver from Swan River succumbed to his injuries. __________ September 30, 2012: At about 1:40 a.m., Sunday morning, September 30th, Swan River RCMP attended the scene of a single vehicle collision at the corner of Main Street and Highway 83 in Swan River. […]

RCMP Media Release | On October 2, 2012 at about 7:00 am, the Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Dept, and Parkland EMS were dispatched to a call of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Hwy 83 & PR 486, near Swan River, Manitoba. It appears that a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck driven […]

RCMP Media Release | On Saturday afternoon, September 29, 2012, around 4:25 p.m., officers from the Dauphin Municipal RCMP detachment received a report of a possible impaired driver at a business in the south end of Dauphin. As officers were en route, they observed the suspect car turn onto Main Street in front of them. […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 1:40 a.m., Sunday morning, September 30th, Swan River RCMP attended the scene of a single vehicle collision at the corner of Main Street and Highway 83 in Swan River. It appears the driver and lone occupant was northbound into Swan River at a high rate of speed and failed […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 20, 2012 at about 6:00 pm, the Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a call of an erratic driver near the Provincial Building in Swan River, Manitoba. Through investigation it was found that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado had struck a flag pole and a hydro pole (at the Provincial […]

RCMP Media Release |On September 8, 2012 at about 2:00 am, Swan River RCMP were investigating an attempt mischief/theft from a motor vehicle at the Starlight Trailer Court located in the town of Swan River, Manitoba. At this time Police observed a person walking near the entrance of the trailer court and highway 10 across […]

RCMP Media Release On September 9, 2012 just after 6:00 p.m, Swan River RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in Swan River Manitoba. Investigation indicates that bullet holes had just been discovered by the homeowner, and that the incident occurred sometime over the weekend. There were no injuries reported. Police continue […]

RCMP Media Release | On the early morning of August 11, 2012, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the town of Swan River. RCMP learned that a 36-year-old local man was seriously assaulted. On August 14th, RCMP charged Marvin David FLETT, 47, of Swan River with Aggravated […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 31, 2012 at about 4:00 p.m., Swan River RCMP were flagged down at the Hwy #10 bridge (near the Swan Valley Historical Museum) where road construction has been taking place. Police were advised that a pickup truck had just driven by and clipped a flag man with its mirror […]

RCMP Media Release | Each year the Swan River RCMP enhances police presence and increases patrols during the annual Swan River Valley Northwest Round-up and Exhibition. This is to accommodate the influx of people enjoying the festivities, and to ensure the safety of the public. An overview of police calls to service (starting Friday evening, […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 29, 2012, the Swan River RCMP commenced an investigation on an overnight break, enter and theft that had occurred at a Swan River business. The Timberland Inn has suffered the loss of a till, a small amount of cash and liquor. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is […]

Swan River RCMP Detachment and Manitoba Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance with solving the following incident: Swan River RCMP and the Community of Benito were appalled at the senseless act of Vandalism in Benito on Saturday night, July 15th. Vandals pushed over and broke numerous street and traffic signs. Additionally, newly erected Benito […]

On July 14, 2012 at about 12:10 p.m., the Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a call of shots fired near a residence in Dawson Bay, Manitoba. A 57 year old male was reportedly intoxicated, uttering threats, and firing a rifle indiscriminately in a residential area. Police attended, and after a short period of time, […]

On Sunday night, July 15th at approximately 8:00 p.m. Swan River RCMP received a call regarding two cars driving on the local airport runway. This is a clear violation of The Federal Aeronautics Act and a serious community safety concern. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owners/drivers of a white 4 door […]

On July 15, 2012 at about 5:20 p.m., Swan River RCMP were dispatched to an altercation at a Swan River residence involving two adult females. A 27-year-old Swan River woman was treated for minor injuries at the Swan Valley Health Centre, and was released into police custody. A 30-year-old Swan River woman was Life Flighted […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 5:30 a.m., Sunday morning, June 10th, Swan River RCMP received a complaint of a 1991 Chevrolet pickup stolen from a local business parking lot in Swan River. At 7:05 a.m., with the public’s assistance, the truck was located in a ditch west of Swan River on Provincial Road 275 […]

Swan River RCMP are asking the public for assistance in solving a complaint of a suspicious person in Swan River, Manitoba. On May 30, 2012 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m, two children were walking near the 200 block on Main Street when they were approached by an unknown male. The children were able to […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 6:30 am on May 12, 2012 Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and Benito Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover on Hwy #83. A Chevrolet Aveo was traveling west bound on Hwy #83 (just prior to entering a highway curve), approximately 2 miles north of Benito, Manitoba when […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP have noted an increase in motor vehicle thefts, and an increase in thefts from motor vehicles. The Swan River RCMP is asking the public to ensure that all vehicles are locked, keys are not left in vehicles (or an easily accessible location), and that valuables are not left […]

RCMP Media Release | On April 10, 2012, at about 7:30 p.m. the Swan River RCMP responded to a complaint of a Robbery that had just occurred on 4th Avenue south, near Main Street, in Swan River Manitoba. Investigation indicated that an adult male had been assaulted by two unidentified males who then made off […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 22, 2012, at about 11:30 a.m. Swan River RCMP were notified of the discovery of a body at an outdoor area in Benito, Manitoba. A post mortem was conducted in Winnipeg on March 26th and confirmed the identification of the deceased as being 30-year-old Beverly Chartrand of Benito. Her […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 22, 2012, at about 11:30 a.m. Swan River RCMP were notified of the discovery of a body at an outdoor area in Benito, Manitoba. A search of the area had previously been made in January, 2012, in relation to a missing person report from the Benito area. At this […]

On March 2, 2012 at about 1:45 pm the Swan River RCMP executed a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) search warrant at a residence in Birch River, Manitoba. Investigators discovered approximately 27 grams of marihuana, a number of prescription pills, various drug paraphernalia, and $750.00 worth of cash. The drugs seized has an estimated […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 20, 2012, at about 4:00 pm the Swan River RCMP executed a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) search warrant at a residence in Swan River, Manitoba. Investigators discovered approximately 198 grams of marihuana, various drug paraphernalia, a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles), and $22,000.00 worth of cash. The drugs […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE – February 17, 2012: On February 15, 2012, 48-year-old George Louis LAMIRANDE of Pine Creek F.N. was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder. He remains in custody pending a February 21st court appearance in Dauphin. LAMIRANDE and the victim, identified as 26-year-old Steven Ray GENAILLE of Duck Bay, were […]

RCMP Media Release | Missing Person – UPDATE RCMP Swan River Detachment continue efforts to locate Beverly Lynn CHARTRAND of Benito, MB. Ms. CHARTRAND is describe as approximately 161 cms ( 5’3”), 125 kgs (225 lbs ) with either dark brown or bleached colored hair. She was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweat shirt […]

UPDATE: ValleyBiz has learned through local sources that the Swan River Fire Department was not dispatched to the scene and that members of the Pine River Fire Department provided assistance. __________________ RCMP Media Release | On January 12, 2012 just before 10:00 am the Parkland RCMP Detachment, along with the Winnipegosis Fire Department, Swan River […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Beverly Lynn CHARTRAND, age 30, of Benito , Manitoba . Beverly was last seen walking near her home in Benito, Manitoba early Sunday morning, January 8th. If anyone has seen Beverly, or knows her whereabouts, they are asked to contact the […]