Police received a call from a concerned individual stating that a female was making vague suicidal comments on her Facebook page. Police located the female at her residence and spoke with her regarding the comments. The female stated that she was frustrated about relationship troubles that had happened the previous night and was trying to get better spiritually. Police ensured that the female had a support network in place and found a family member that could stay with the female. Approximately 10 minutes after departing, police were dispatched back to the residence. The family member informed police that the female had lied and did have plans to harm herself. Police spoke with the female who agreed to attend a medical healthcare facility for treatment.
At 5:15 pm, police received a call from an individual requesting assistance with a female that just rode her bicycle into the curb and fell, possibly breaking her arm. When police arrived, the female stated that she was peddling her bicycle and looking at a vehicle when she accidentally ran into the curb. The female admitted to drinking several beers before the incident. She was transported to a healthcare facility for treatment.
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).