On July 16, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit arrested a Corrections Officer regarding the sexual assaults of two men who were incarcerated at an adult correctional institution in Manitoba.
Police received separate reports about two adult men who were incarcerated and receiving medical treatment at a Winnipeg hospital when the assaults occurred.
In December 2024, the first man was receiving medical treatment at a hospital overnight, under the guard of two correctional officers. When one of the officers temporarily left the room, the man was sexually assaulted with a weapon by the other correctional officer. He was injured but did not report the incident until a later date.
In January 2025, a second man was receiving medical treatment at a hospital, under the guard of two correctional officers. When one of the officers left the room, the man was sexually assaulted by the other correctional officer. He was not physically injured and did not report the incident until a later date.
A 37-year-old man is charged with two counts of sexual assault and sexual assault with a weapon. Police didn’t release the name of the man.
He was released on an Undertaking.
The Winnipeg Police Service say they are committed to providing support to survivors of sexual assault. Anyone wishing to speak to an investigator can call 204-986-6245 or make a report online at: https://www.cybertip.ca
Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.
