April 5th, 2021

Morden Police entered into an investigation regarding a local church conducting a regular Service on April 4th, 2021 in contravention of the current Manitoba Provincial Health Orders.  Police are continuing their investigation.

At 11:15 pm, police received a report of an assault.  Police attended and observed a female wrapped in a blanket sitting on the boulevard.  She was upset and crying and reported that her ex-boyfriend had choked her.  EMS arrived on the scene and she was transported to the hospital.  While at the hospital she advised police that her ex-boyfriend was at her residence when he became upset and broke her TV.  He then assaulted her, choked her, and ripped off her clothing.  The 31-year-old Morden resident was arrested for Assault with a Weapon, Assault, Sexual Assault, Choke to Overcome Resistance, Uttering Threats and Mischief.  Police are continuing their investigation.

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).