Man, 20, faces charges in street-racing incident

Speeding drivers were racing through Transcona at up to 200 km/h overnight, Winnipeg police say.

Around 2 a.m. July 26, police got reports of a Corvette and other vehicles racing along Disraeli Freeway. Using the Winnipeg Police Service’s helicopter, officers monitored the vehicles and recorded speeds, including vehicles crossing the Nairn overpass at up to 200 km/hr

Officers with the central traffic unit tried to pull over a Jeep and a Corvette at Lagimodiere Avenue and Regent Avenue. The driver of the Corvette didn’t stop and sped past police, eventually stopping in the 100 block of Johnson Avenue, when the driver and passenger got out and ran.

The K9 unit tracked the suspects to the 100 block of Poplar Street. One of them was taken down by a police dog and received medical attention. Both were taken into custody.

A 20-year-old man is facing charges of fleeing from a police officer and dangerous driving. He was released on a court appearance notice and police didn’t release his name.  The driver of the Jeep was ticketed.

The other vehicles were not identified.