March 7th, 2022
Morden Police Service entered into an investigation of a possible sexual assault between two minors. Police are continuing to investigate this matter.
Police received a complaint of a scam phone call. The caller stated that they received a call from someone claiming to be an employee of the Canada Revenue Agency and asked for the last three digits of their Social Insurance Number. The victim gave the caller their full name and the last three digits of their SIN before realizing this was a scam. They were advised by police to change any passwords they have and to report this to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. March is Fraud Awareness month. For more information on the latest scams and how to combat them, please follow our social media accounts.
At 4:56 pm, police were dispatched to the 300 block of Thornhill Street in regards to three teenagers and a male yelling in a parking lot. One of the teenagers stated that they pulled their vehicle into the parking lot and were approached by the adult male who started yelling at them. Another one of the teenagers started recording the incident on their cell phone which escalated the situation. All parties were cautioned on their behavior, and they decided to part ways. Police later learned from a by stander that the teenagers had approached the adult male and instigated a fight.
March 8th, 2022
Morden Police Service received a complaint of intimate images being shared. The female caller stated that it was brought to her attention that an intimate video of her in the shower was being shared on Snapchat. As a result of this investigation a 24 year old female from Morden was arrested and charged with one count of Distribute Intimate Image and one count of Voyeurism. She was released on an Undertaking and will appear in Morden Provincial Court in May.
Morden Police Service received a report of a hit and run that occurred on February 24th at 34 Stephen Street. The victim returned to their gray 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee around 5:00 pm and noticed damage to the rear passenger side fender.
Police received a warrant of arrest for 26 year old Alexis Recksiedler for failing to attend Morden Provincial Court on this day. On March 9th, 2022, the accused turned herself in to police. She was later released on an Appearance Notice to appear in Morden Provincial Court in May.
March 10th, 2022
At 9:21 am, police received a report of a vehicle completely blocking a driveway in the 300 block of 6th Street. Police attended and were able to locate the driver who moved the vehicle.
At 1:10 pm, police were dispatched to the corner of Thornhill and 1st Street for a single motor vehicle collision. No injuries were reported, and one vehicle was towed from the scene.
Police received a report of fraud. The caller stated that a scammer was able to hack into their emails and use that information to reset passwords. The scammer was then able to reset the password for their Square App and withdraw a sum of money from their business account. All emails had also been rerouted to another email address. The victims have been advised to change their password and are currently out $500.
At 2:49 pm, police were dispatched to the corner of Thornhill and 1st Street for a two motor vehicle collision. No injuries were reported however a light standard was knocked over and one vehicle was towed from the scene.
At 5:44 pm, police were dispatched to the corner of Thornhill and 1st Street for a three motor vehicle collision. Police attended to help direct traffic and assist the drivers in exchanging information. No injuries were reported, and two vehicles were towed from the scene.
March 11th, 2022
Police were dispatched to a residence at 4:25 am, in regards to an assault. The female caller stated that her boyfriend, who was intoxicated, had kicked and pushed her down. A 56 year old male from Amaranth was arrested and charged with one count of assault. He was released on an Undertaking and will appear in Morden Provincial Court in May.
At 4:55 pm, police received a report of a vehicle being driven erratically. Police located the driver and issued a verbal warning.
March 12th, 2022
At 6:45 am, police were dispatched to a residence for a request to remove an intoxicated male who was causing a disturbance. Police attended the residence and a 27 year old male from Morden was arrested and charged with one count of Breaching Peace Bond. He was released on an Appearance Notice and to appear in Morden Provincial Court in May.
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)
