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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, July 15, 2023
RCMP arrest home invasion suspect
9:21 AM
A man wanted in connection to a violent home invasion in Selkirk on June 28 has been arrested, said RCMP in a release Friday night.
Police previously arrested two other suspects in the home invasion, in which a gunshot was fired at a homeowner, who was not injured.
Justice Langlois, 28, was also allegedly involved in a pursuit with officers on June 30 and is facing additional charges.
Bombers lead Redblacks 11-0 after first Q
3:45 PM
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lead the Ottawa Redblacks 11-0 after one quarter of play at TD Place.
The Bombers opened with a single-point rouge, then had Sergio Castillo connect on a 52-yard field goal, followed by a one-yard QB sneak touchdown by Dakota Prukop.
The Bombers (4-1) have won eight of the last nine games against the Redblacks (1-3).
Bombers lead Redblacks 18-3 at halftime
4:28 PM
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers head into halftime with an 18-3 lead over the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place.
The Bombers led 11-0 after the first quarter, as Sergio Castillo connected on a 52-yard field goal and Dakota Prukop punched in a 1-yard QB sneak touchdown. Winnipeg added to their lead in the second quarter after QB Zach Collaros found Nic Demski in the end zone for a 15-yard score.
The Redblacks cut into the lead late in the second frame, with kicker Lewis Ward making it 18-3 with a 47-yard field goal.
Bombers lead Redblacks 25-6 after third Q
5:16 PM
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have a 25-6 lead over the Ottawa Redblacks heading into the fourth quarter at TD Place.
The Bombers led 11-0 after the first quarter, as Sergio Castillo connected on a 52-yard field goal and Dakota Prukop punched in a 1-yard QB sneak touchdown. Winnipeg added to their lead in the second quarter after QB Zach Collaros found Nic Demski in the end zone for a 15-yard score.
The Redblacks cut into the lead late in the second frame, with kicker Lewis Ward making it 18-3 with a 47-yard field goal. The Bombers answered back in the third quarter, with Collaros finding Drew Wolitarksky for an eight-yard TD.
Bombers lose stunner to Redblacks, 31-28, in OT
6:08 PM
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were stunned by the Ottawa Redblacks, falling 31-28 in overtime at TD Place Saturday.
The Bombers, who got three touchdowns from Dakota Prukop, Nic Demski and Drew Wolitarksy, as well as a 52-yard field goal from Sergio Castillo, dropped to 4-2 with the loss. The Redblacks, who countered with three field goals and a defensive TD before rookie QB Dustin Crum rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winner in extra time, improve to 2-3.
The Bombers return home next week to welcome the 0-6 Edmonton Elks in a Week 6 matchup at IG Field.