Tag Archives: RCMP Releases

Main St. Building Damaged in Car Accident

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 […]

2013/01/19Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Report – December 2012

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 & […]

2013/01/16Local Interest

Weather Related Accidents in the Swan Valley

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 […]

2013/01/11Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Respond to Fire Near Cowan

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 / […]

2013/01/01Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigate Rollover

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 […]

2012/12/23Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigating Suspicious Vehicle Fire

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 […]

2012/12/22Local Interest

Rollovers Reported by 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 […]

2012/12/21Local Interest

RCMP Checkstop Update – December 17, 2012

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 […]

2012/12/17Local Interest

Snow Mobile Accident in Benito

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 […]

2012/12/17Local Interest

Swan River RCMP – Crime Mini Spotlight

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 […]

2012/12/14Local Interest

RCMP Holiday Checkstop Program -1st Weekend

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, […]

2012/12/10Local Interest

RCMP Swan River – Drug Search Warrant

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. […]

2012/12/04Local Interest

Missing Benito Area Man Found Deceased

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 […]

2012/11/09Local Interest

Elderly Man From Benito Reported Missing

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. […]

2012/11/09Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigate Attempted Murder

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 […]

2012/11/06Local Interest

RCMP Swan River – Vehicle Collision with Cyclist

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 […]

2012/10/25Local Interest

RCMP Swan River – Intersection Collision/Rollover

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 […]

2012/10/19Local Interest

RCMP Swan River: Fatal Collision – Street Racing Charges

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 […]

2012/10/18Local Interest

RCMP Investigate Break & Enter of a Local Business

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 […]

2012/10/17Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigate Arson

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 […]

2012/10/15Local Interest

RCMP Update – Swan River Accident Fatality

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. […]

2012/10/04Local Interest

Two Vehicle Collision Near 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 […]

2012/10/02Local Interest

Swan River Man Arrested for Impaired Driving

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. […]

2012/10/01Local Interest

Accident Leaves Swan River Man in Critical Condition

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 […]

2012/09/30Local Interest

Swan River RCMP – Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle

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 […]

2012/09/24Local Interest

Business Break, Enter and Theft in Swan River

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 […]

2012/09/12Local Interest

Complaints of Shots Fired in Swan River

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 […]

2012/09/12Local Interest

RCMP Lay Charges in Swan River Aggravated Assault

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 […]

2012/08/23Local Interest

Swan River RCMP – Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle

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 […]

2012/08/02Local Interest

Swan River RCMP – Rodeo Weekend (2012) Overview

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, […]

2012/07/31Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigate Business Break, Enter and Theft

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 […]

2012/07/30Local Interest

Crime Stoppers – Benito Vandalism

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 […]

2012/07/19Local Interest

Swan River RCMP – Careless Use of Firearms

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, […]

2012/07/19Local Interest

Crime Stoppers Bulletin – Cars on Runway

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 […]

2012/07/18Local Interest

Swan River RCMP – Aggravated Assault

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 […]

2012/07/18Local Interest

RCMP Recover Truck Stolen from Swan River

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 […]

2012/06/11Local Interest

Swan River RCMP – Suspicious Person

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 […]

2012/06/01Local Interest

Fatal Accident Near Benito

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 […]

2012/05/12Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigate Vehicle Thefts

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 […]

2012/05/04Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigate Robbery

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 […]

2012/04/12Local Interest

Body Discovered in Benito Identified

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 […]

2012/03/26Local Interest

Body Located in Benito

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 […]

2012/03/23Local Interest

RCMP Swan River – Drug Search Warrant

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 […]

2012/03/09Local Interest

RCMP Swan River – Drug Search Warrant

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 […]

2012/02/22Local Interest

RCMP Investigate Pine Creek Homicide

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 […]

2012/02/11Local Interest

Missing Person: Beverly Chartrand UPDATE

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 […]

2012/01/16Local Interest

Mafeking Man Injured in Pine River Accident

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 […]

2012/01/13Local Interest

Missing Person: Beverly Chartrand

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 […]

2012/01/12Local Interest

Fire in Cowan Destroys Business

RCMP Media Release | On December 23, 2011 at about 8:30 p.m. Swan River RCMP and the Pine River Fire Department were dispatched to a Fire involving a business in Cowan, Manitoba. Nash’s Cool Treats Restaurant was found to be fully engulfed in flames. The structure succumbed to the fire. There were no injuries. Total […]

2011/12/28Local Interest

Rural Break and Enters

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP report that a few rural farm break and enters have been reported in the past three weeks. Police are reminding property owners to ensure their property is secured at all times. Police are also asking the public to be vigilant of suspicious persons/vehicles traveling in the area and […]

2011/12/19Local Interest