During this reporting period, MPS issued:
- One ticket for Drive While Disqualified which carries a fine of $672 and a 30-day vehicle impound
- One ticket for Disobey Traffic Control Device, namely Red Light which carries a fine of $203
- One ticket for Drive an Unregistered Vehicle which carries a fine of $298
- One ticket for Fail to Yield Right of Way to Pedestrian at Pedestrian Corridor which carries a fine of $174
May 2nd, 2022
At 6:15 pm, police received a call regarding a highly intoxicated male who threatened to stab an employee at a local business. Police located the suspect who was arrested for Uttering Threats. The 28-year-old Morden male was held in cells until sober and released on an Undertaking to attend court in July.
May 4th, 2022
While on general patrol police observed a male staggering on the shoulder of the highway. The suspect was found to be highly intoxicated and arrested under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act. He was lodged in cells until sober and released without charges.
At 4:30 pm, police were dispatched to the railway tracks near 9th Street as the caller observed a male lying across the tracks. Police attended and located the male who was not coherent when speaking to police. EMS arrived on scene the male was transported to the hospital for an assessment.
May 5th, 2022
Police were dispatched to a local business regarding an intoxicated male who was causing problems inside the business. The male was arrested under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act and lodged in cells. He was released without charges.
At 2:40 pm, police observed a male youth who was known to police as being arrestable for failing to comply with conditions of an Undertaking. The male was arrested without incident and a knife was located in his possession. He was released on an Appearance Notice to appear in court in June.
May 6th, 2022
While on general patrol, police conducted a traffic stop and detected an odor of liquor coming from the driver. Police made a demand for the driver to provide a sample of their breath on the Roadside Screening device which resulted in a warn reading. The driver was issued a 72-hour driving suspension, a 3-day vehicle impoundment, and a $400 administrative penalty.
May 9th, 2022
Police were dispatched to a residence regarding an intoxicated male. The caller advised that her boyfriend was intoxicated and smashing things in the residence. Police attended and the male was arrested under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act. He was lodged in cells until sober and released without 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)