AIR1 footage from Kidnapping – Arrest: C18-156912

Описание: On July 21, 2018, at approximately 12:50 a.m., a North District General Patrol unit was in the area of McGregor Street and Jarvis Avenue when they observed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. The vehicle ran a stop sign and officers began to follow.

The vehicle continued to drive in an erratic manner and it became apparent the driver was attempting to evade police. AIR1 was assigned and began to track the vehicle as police vehicles backed off and increased their distance.

AIR1 tracked the vehicle as it drove through the city at a high rate of speed, running several red lights and stop signs. The vehicle eventually turned onto the north Perimeter Highway where officers twice deployed a tire deflation device (“StopStick”) in an attempt to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.

While on the Perimeter Highway, the vehicle turned into the westbound lanes and drove eastbound against oncoming traffic at a high rate of speed estimated to be approximately 160-170 km/h.

At this time, the tire deflation device – which was effective – caused one of the vehicle’s tires to deflate gradually without causing a sudden blowout. The driver of the vehicle continued to flee and eventually the tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop against a ditch the driver fled on foot. He was taken into custody a short distance away

Officers came across a female in the vehicle that advised she had been taken against her will from her residence in the Weston neighbourhood.

A 32-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:

Driving While Ability Impaired
Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample - Drug Evaluation
Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer
Resist Peace Officer
Possession of a Weapon
Assault
Forcible Confinement
Kidnapping
Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He was detained in custody.