Suspect hiding in clothes dryer among seven arrested

Police arrested seven people — including one who was hiding in a clothing dryer — in Gypsumville earlier this week in an effort to “remove violent and repeat offenders” from the streets.

The Manitoba integrated violent offender apprehension unit — a joint force of RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service officers set up to capture the province’s most dangerous accused criminals — were sent to the Interlake community on Tuesday, with RCMP police dogs and tactical team members in tow.

Two of the arrests occurred after an officer saw one of the suspects walking across a field and into a residence. The suspects barricaded themselves inside, RCMP said, and officers got a warrant to enter.

Officers found Harley James Sinclair, 34, hiding inside of a dryer. He was wanted on several warrants for violent crimes, weapons offences and court order breaches.

They also arrested Clint Charles Marsden-Traverse, 27, on warrants for assault, mischief, uttering threats and court order breaches in the same house.

Elsewhere in Gypsumville, police found Douglas George Traverse, 45, who was wanted for theft and a breach, hiding behind a wall in a bathroom shower.

Police also arrested Lee Thomas Woodhouse, 41, Alvina Ardele Beardy, 46, Waylon Noel Houle, 33, and a 50-year-old woman whose name was not made public. All had outstanding warrants.