January 4th, 2022 – January 10th, 2022

During this reporting period, MPS:

  • Conducted 1 compliance check for travelers who were under a Mandatory Isolation Order.

During this reporting period, MPS issued:

  • One ticket for Speeding (128 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone) which carries a fine of $416

January 4th, 2022

Police received a report of a snowmobile and trailer stolen from a property on Grant Street. The snowmobile is described as a black and white 2014 Arctic Cat snowmobile with green skis. The investigation is ongoing.

January 6th, 2022

At 2:27 pm, police were dispatched to a motel regarding a suspicious male yelling in the parking lot. When police arrived, they spoke with the male who stated that he was upset because his vehicle wasn’t working. Police observed that he had calmed down and cleared the scene without further issue.

Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle. The damage was noticed on December 23rd while the victim was inspecting his vehicle in his garage. The black 2010 Honda Accord EX-L received damage to the driver side front fender but it is unknown when or where this occurred.

Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle that occurred between December 13th, 2021 and January 3rd, 2022.  The driver noticed damage to the driver side front fender of his white Cadillac CT5 while parked at Co-op Gas Bar and is unsure where this may have happened.

January 8th, 2022

Morden Police Service received a complaint of a scam. The caller stated that on January 5th, his phone was hacked and all email passwords had been changed and money had been transferred from his bank account. The caller also reported the fraud to their financial institution, who continue to investigate the matter.

At 3:33 pm, police received a report of a male was knocking the caller’s door wanting to fight them. Police attended and spoke with both parties and mediated the situation. No charges were laid as a result.

January 9th, 2022

Police received a report that sometime overnight, an unknown person came to the caller’s front door. The person then walked around the side of their garage and went to the back door near their deck. Nothing was reported as stolen or damaged.

Morden Police Service received a report of assault that happened overnight. Police learned that the victim owed the suspect money and as a result was assaulted. The victim stated that they did not want charges laid but wanted police to be aware. No charges were laid as a result.

Police received a report of a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Cochlan Drive and South Railway Street. When police arrived on scene, they learned that the driver of a blue 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe proceeded before safe to do so, hitting the driver of a white 2016 Chevrolet 2500 pickup who was travelling westbound on South Railway Street. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene and no injuries were reported.

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).