Community Safety Alert: Break and Enter Suspect Arrested After Pursuit Near New Bothwell, Manitoba
Incident Overview
In the early hours of March 24, 2026, officers from Niverville RCMP responded to a reported commercial break and enter at a property on Fernwood Way in New Bothwell, Manitoba. The incident was reported at approximately 1:09 a.m. after an alarm was triggered at the business location.
The property owner confirmed that a male suspect had entered the premises and was attempting to steal equipment. As the suspect left in a pickup truck, the owner and a family member followed the vehicle. A confrontation later occurred on Road 33E near Zhoda, where RCMP quickly arrived and took the suspect into custody.
Official RCMP Details
Responding officers identified the suspect as Ryder Broesky, a 20-year-old resident of Sundown, Manitoba. The investigation revealed additional concerns related to prior warrants and a stolen vehicle.
According to RCMP, the investigation established the following key facts about the incident and the accused:
- On March 24, 2026, at 1:09 a.m., Niverville RCMP received a report of a commercial alarm at a property on Fernwood Way in New Bothwell.
- The property owner confirmed that a male suspect had entered the property and was seen attempting to steal equipment.
- The suspect left the scene in a pickup truck; the owner and a family member followed the suspect vehicle.
- A confrontation between the owner and the suspect occurred on Road 33E near Zhoda.
- RCMP officers attended that location promptly and arrested the suspect, identified as Ryder Broesky, 20, from Sundown.
- Police determined that Broesky was already wanted on three separate arrest warrants for property-related offences in the RM of Hanover, Niverville and Winnipeg.
- Further investigation showed the pickup truck used by the suspect had previously been reported stolen on February 2, 2026, to Falcon Lake RCMP.
Charges and Court Information
Following his arrest, Ryder Broesky was processed and released on conditions, with a scheduled court appearance date set in southern Manitoba.
The RCMP report notes the following charges and court details:
- Break and enter (commercial property in New Bothwell).
- Two counts of possession of stolen property (including the stolen vehicle and related property).
- Three pre-existing arrest warrants for property-related offences in the RM of Hanover, Niverville, and Winnipeg.
- Broesky was arrested and released with conditions.
- He is scheduled to appear in court on April 27, 2026, in St. Pierre-Jolys.
Niverville RCMP report that the investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
Residents looking to understand broader local crime trends related to property offences can review Niverville, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data as a backdrop to this type of incident.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the ongoing impact that property crime, including break and enter and vehicle theft, can have on smaller communities in Manitoba. Even when a suspect is quickly arrested, the risks to business owners, workers, and nearby residents are real, especially when a confrontation occurs away from the original scene.
For community safety, CrimeCanada.ca encourages business owners and residents to ensure commercial alarms, cameras, and lighting are in good working order; avoid directly confronting suspects when possible and instead provide detailed information to RCMP; and promptly report suspicious activity, unfamiliar vehicles in commercial yards after hours, or signs of tampering with doors, gates, and equipment. Coordinated reporting, combined with reliable data about local patterns of property crime, helps reduce repeat incidents and supports safer communities across Manitoba.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.