News briefs for Saturday, September 20, 2025

Man arrested after stolen car stopped by police

11:32 AM

A man has been arrested and charged following a pursuit of a stolen truck in which two Winnipeg police vehicles were damaged.

At 1:16 a.m. on Saturday, officers observed a stolen 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 with Alberta plates travelling northbound on Sherbrook Street at Ellice Avenue. Officers followed the stolen vehicle from a distance while several other units flooded the area. Officers used a safe window of opportunity to box the vehicle in at the intersection of Ellice Avenue and Smith Street.

The 28-year-old driver attempted to break containment, police said, causing minor damage to two police vehicles. The containment was successful and the driver was arrested without further incident. Once identified, police learned the driver is bound by two lifetime driving prohibitions.

No injuries were reported.

Chad Jeffery Stacey has been charged with flight while pursued by peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, operation of a conveyance while prohibited by order under Criminal Code and operation of a conveyance while prohibited pursuant to federal or provincial act

Stacey was detained in custody.

Man charged after curfew broken

8:44 AM

A man faces charges after police were notified of a broken curfew.

On Sept. 17 at 3:55 p.m., the Manitoba Justice Electronic Monitoring Program informed the Winnipeg Police Service that a 45-year-old man on absolute curfew had gone to a store in the 600 block of Notre Dame Avenue, contrary to conditions of his release order.

At 4:06 p.m., officers went to the suspect’s last known location, and located him in the 500 block of Furby Street, where he was taken into custody.

Officers also learned the man had been identified as a suspect in a Sept. 5, 2025 shoplifting incident in the 1500 block of Regent Avenue West, where approximately $1,500 worth of merchandise was stolen.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with theft under $5,000, failing to comply with a probation order, and failing to comply with condition of release order. He was detained in custody.