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09/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2026 14:19

September 17-18, 2026 Synopsis – MVC, Arson and Weapon-related incidents

Released: September 18, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

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Motor vehicle collision with motor scooter: C26-234516

On September 17, 2026, just after 10:00 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 200 block of Pembina Highway for the report of a single motor vehicle collision and Vespa. The 72-year-old driver of the Vespa was transported to the hospital in unstable condition. The Traffic Division is continuing the investigation. As a result of this investigation, traffic disruptions occurred for several hours.

Single motor vehicle collision involving motorcycle: C26-234999

On September 17, 2026, just before 7:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of Salter Street and St. Johns Avenue in response to a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. A 28-year-old man sustained an injury to his upper body and was transported to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded to stable. The Traffic Division is continuing the investigation.

Hit and run investigation involving pedestrian: C26-235054

On September 17, 2026, just before 8:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of King Street and Logan Avenue for the report of a hit and run involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. The victim was taken to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded to stable. The Traffic Division is continuing the investigation.

As a result of these investigations, anyone with information, or with video surveillance, or dashcam video regarding the manner of driving of the involved passenger van prior to the collision, is asked to contact the Traffic Unit at 204-986-7085, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

C26-234285 - Stabbing

On September 17, at 12:15 a.m. (on 17th), officers from Central District with the assistance of the K9 and Drone units responded to a parking lot in the 600 block of William Avenue for the report of a delivery driver who had been stabbed.

Officers located an injured man lying in the parking lot and they provided emergency medical care; including a tourniquet. The victim in his 60s was transported to hospital in unstable condition and was later upgraded to stable condition.

The Major Crimes Unit is continuing this investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

C26-235223 - Stabbing

On September 18, at 1:00 a.m., officers from East District with the assistance of the K9 Unit responded to a hotel establishment in the 300 block of Nairn Avenue for the report of a stabbing.

The victim in his 20s was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition.

The Major Crimes Unit is continuing this investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

C26-235233 - Arson

On September 18, at 1:18 a.m., officers from Central District responded to a fire that began outside and moved inside a shared residence in the 300 block of Pacific Avenue. A man was taken into custody and charged with arson. The other residents were unharmed; however, they were unable to return to the residence.

Bronxton Herman STRONG, (20), was charged with the following offences:

  • Arson with Disregard for Human Life
  • Arson Causing Damage to Property
  • Possession of Incendiary Material x 2
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 2
  • Warrant Fail to Attend Court - Appearance Notice
  • Warrant Fail to Attend Court - Release Order

He was detained in custody.

C26-235258 - Arson

On September 18, at 2:00 a.m., officers from Central District responded to a fire at a three-storey apartment in the 200 block of Young Street. Several tenants were in the building during the fire, but were unharmed.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service located a man inside the suite that was on fire. He was safely removed and taken into police custody.

Ali Ahmed NUNOW (50), was charged with:

  • Arson with Disregard for Human Life

He was detained in custody.

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