April 11th, 2022
Morden Police Service received a report of damage to the log cabin at the Morden Research Station. Unknown person(s) had damaged the door and entered the cabin causing a small amount of damage.
Morden Police Service received information regarding a male who may be attempting to harm himself. Police located the subject outside of a residence on the 100 block of 2nd Street. Police spoke to the male who was agitated and aggressive. Police attempted to take control of the subject to have them assessed, at which time the subject became combative with officers. Police deployed a taser and were able to get the male into custody after which he was brought to a medical facility. Police are continuing their investigation.
April 12th, 2022
Police received a report to assist a victim of a “grandparent scam”. The victim received a call from the scammer who attempted to remotely access the victim’s computer and requested large amounts of money, however the victim did not provide any information. Police would like to remind the public to educate yourself on these type of money scams and to never provide personal information over the phone to unverified sources.
Police attended to a vehicle fire on Evergreen Drive. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and located within the residence attached garage. Morden Fire and Rescue was on scene and were able to pull the vehicle out of the garage and onto the driveway where the fire was successfully extinguished.
Police responded to a residence on Victoria Street where an intoxicated male was removed from the residence and lodge into custody until sober. They were released without charges.
April 13th, 2022
Police responded to a residence on 11th Street for report of a female being assaulted by a male with knife involved. Police arrived and observed a struggle between the two parties and arrested the aggressor without incident. A male adult from Morden was arrested and released from custody by way of an Undertaking with a court date at Morden Provincial Court.
Police attended to a hotel in Morden in response to a call from an intoxicated female stating that she was in danger. The female left the hotel and police subsequently located her walking along the highway where she was arrested under the Intoxicated Person’s Detention Act and released once sober.
Police received a report of a male breaching his Undertaking conditions in Morden. Police located the male where he was arrested and later returned to his residence with a court date.
April 15th, 2022
While on general patrol police observed a northbound vehicle on Mountain Street “fish tail.” Police initiated a traffic stop and while speaking to the driver they observed an odour of liquor on the driver’s breath. The driver was then required to provide a sample on a Roadside Screen Device, which resulted in a “fail.” The driver was issued a 90-day suspension and his vehicle was towed and impounded for 30-days.
Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of 6th Street in response to a stabbing. Police located an intoxicated injured male outside a residence. The victim was transported by ambulance to BTHC where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The victim and witnesses refused to cooperate with police and provide details on the incident.
April 17th, 2022
Police responded to the 300 block of 10th Street for a complaint of assault involving an intoxicated person. Upon arrival it was determined that the suspect had already departed, and the victim was declining charges. Police later located the intoxicated suspect walking and turned them over to a sober adult.
Anyone with information regarding the above incidents is asked to call the Morden Police Service at (204)822-4900, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637)
