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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, October 19, 2025
Nairn Ave. fire under investigation
1:45 PM
A fire at a commercial building on Nairn Avenue is under investigation.
The blaze happened at about 2:20 a.m. Oct. 19 in a two-storey building in the 300 block of Nairn Avenue. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews declared the fire under control at 2;57 a.m.
Firefighters searched the building, and no occupants were found, according to a Sunday afternoon news release.
The fire is under investigation and no damage estimates were available.
Man arrested after Elmwood police chase
12:41 PM
A 45-year-old man is accused of leading Winnipeg police on a chase in a stolen truck that ended with a Taser arrest Saturday night.
It happened after officers intervened in a domestic incident in a parking lot in the 1500 block of Regent Avenue just before 9 p.m. Oct. 18. No details were provided about the nature of the domestic incident officers observed, but when they attempted to box in the suspect’s 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck, which had previously been reported stolen, the man allegedly sped in the direction of an officer and led police on a chase through Elmwood that involved the police helicopter, a ground pursuit and a successful deployment of a stop stick.
The suspect abandoned the disabled vehicle near Nottingham Avenue and Molson Street and tried to break into a garage in the 400 block of Kent Road, police stated in a news release. Police eventually used a Taser on him and arrested him. The suspect’s name hasn’t been released to protect the identity of the involved parties, the Winnipeg Police Service stated.
He is charged with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, flight while pursued by a peace officer, dangerous driving, resisting a peace officer, breaking and entering, uttering threats, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order. He was taken into custody.
Restaurant staff assaulted
12:13 PM
A 24-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting three restaurant workers in the 1100 block of Main Street Saturday afternoon.
Winnipeg police said a woman had been causing a disturbance at the restaurant at about 3:48 p.m. Oct. 18 and when she was asked to leave, she assaulted employees, at one point using a key as a weapon. Several patrons stepped in to help staff until police arrived, the Winnipeg Police Service stated in a news release Sunday afternoon.
A woman is in custody following an assault on three employees of a restaurant in the 1100 block of Main Street. All three employees were treated on scene for minor injuries.
Anika Janae Acoby-Dowan is charged with two counts of assault and assault with a weapon. She was taken into custody.
Murder suspect arrested
11:04 AM
A 19-year-old male faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the Oct. 17 shooting death of a 37-year-old man on Wasagamack First Nation.
Coden Wood was arrested and has been remanded in custody, Manitoba RCMP stated in a news release Sunday. He also faces charges for other firearms offences.
The homicide is still under investigation by Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services and the Island Lake RCMP detachment.
RCMP previously stated a suspect was in custody in connection to the homicide. At about 12:30 a.m. Oct. 17, police received reports of gunshots in the northern Manitoba community of Wasagamack, and the 37-year-old victim was found dead outside of a residence in the community.
History
Updated on Sunday, October 19, 2025 11:04 AM CDT: Murder suspect arrested
Updated on Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:13 PM CDT: Restaurant staff assaulted
Updated on Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:41 PM CDT: Man arrested after Elmwood police chase
Updated on Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:28 PM CDT: Man arrested after Elmwood police chase
Updated on Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:45 PM CDT: Nairn Ave. fire under investigation