July 19th, 2021 – July 26th, 2021

During this reporting period, Morden Police:

  • Conducted 5 compliance check for travelers who were under a Mandatory Isolation Order.

During this reporting period, Morden Police issued:

  • Two tickets for Drive an Unregistered Vehicle which carries a fine of $298
  • Three tickets for Speeding which carry fines of $285 $410 and $391
  • One ticket for Overtake and Pass on the Right which carries a fine of $174
  • Two tickets for Use Cellular Telephone or Other Hand Operated Electronic Device While Driving which carries a fine of $672 and a three-day license suspension
  • One ticket for Improper Side Window Tinting which carries a fine of $174

July 19th, 2021

Police received a report of mischief to a construction site. The caller stated that over the weekend, a garage door was kicked, causing damage to it. Nothing was taken or disturbed inside the building.

Police received a report of a stolen bike. The green CCM 18 speed mountain bike was taken sometime overnight from a residence on the 300 block of 9th Street.

July 20th, 2021

Morden Police received a report of a hit and run that occurred at the Giant Tiger parking lot on April 7th, 2021. The victim was parked in the parking lot around 3:00 pm and noticed damage to the rear passenger side fender of her white 2017 Ford Focus when she returned. No information was left behind.

Police received a report of a hit and run that occurred on Nelson Street and Thornhill Street. The victim stated that he was parked on the side of the road in his blue 2016 Honda Civic, when a 2018 black Dodge Journey, that was parked in front of him, started reversing. The Journey hit the front end of the Civic and then drove away. Police were able to locate the driver of the Journey and they attended the office to complete a Traffic Accident Report.

July 21st, 2021

While on general patrol, police observed a female walking on a sidewalk. Police knew the female to be on conditions to be at her residence at all times. A 42-year-old female from Morden was charged with one count of Fail to Comply with a Release Order and will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in October.

July 22nd, 2021

At 9:20 am, police were dispatched to a residence for a fight. When police attended, they were met at the door by a male who stated that he and a friend had been drinking and gotten into a fight. Both parties did not wish to pursue charges and stated that the issued had been resolved.

Police were dispatched to a business for a male refusing to wear a mask. Police attended and gave the male a verbal warning. He agreed to wear a mask while inside the business.

At 5:00 pm, police were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at the corner of 12th Street and Thornhill Street. A green 1994 Mazda MX5 was turning off Thornhill Street when a grey 2010 Honda Civic hit the Mazda from behind. Police assisted both parties in exchanging information and the Civic was towed from the scene.

July 23rd, 2021

Police received a report of a historical sexual assault.  Police are continuing their investigation.

At 11:05 am, police received a call from a female requesting police assistance in removing her sister who had started arguing and throwing things around her apartment. When police arrived, the sister had already left.

July 24th, 2021

At 2:17 am, police were dispatched to a residence for a noise complaint. When police attended, they spoke with the homeowner who agreed to turn down the music for the night.

At 3:02 am, police received a report of an out-of-control male that was kicking in the door to a motel room. Police attended spoke with a witness that stated that he was inside his room when the suspect started kicking the door in and smashing the window.  Subsequently, a 22-year-old male from Birch River, Manitoba was arrested and charged with one count of Mischief Under $5000 and released on an Undertaking. He will appear in Morden Provincial Court in October.

Morden Police Service received a report of a suspicious male that had been following the caller around town and yelling at her. Police located the male and issued him a verbal warning.

Police received a call from an individual receiving unwanted communication from a former employer. The caller stated that he had recently had a falling out with his boss which resulted in the caller resigning from his position. Since that day, both the caller and his wife had been receiving messages and calls from the former employer. Police spoke with the employer who agreed to no longer contact the family.

Police received a report of a bike stolen from a residence on the 400 block of Thornhill Street. The bike is described as a black Mongoose BMX style bike and is believed to have gone missing between July 22 and July 24th.

July 25th, 2021

At 1:02 am, police were dispatched to a residence for a fight. When police arrived, they learned that a male and female got into an altercation resulting in the male getting kicked in the face. Police spoke with both parties who did not wish to pursue charges.

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).