RCMP Safety Alert: 5-Ton Truck Theft and Officer Injured Near Oak Bluff

Overview of the Incident

On the morning of May 7, 2026, officers from Stonewall RCMP responded to a report of a stolen 5-ton truck taken from a business on Paramount Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The vehicle was seen heading southbound on the West Perimeter Highway. As officers moved in to intercept the truck, a sequence of dangerous events followed that resulted in an officer being injured and multiple collisions before an arrest was made.

The pursuit led officers toward the community of Oak Bluff, where the suspect driving the stolen truck allegedly struck a police officer, damaged a police vehicle, and later collided with a short bus. No students were on board the bus and no additional injuries from that collision were reported. The suspect, a 42-year-old woman from Winnipeg, was later located on foot and arrested without further incident, and the stolen truck was recovered nearby. The injured officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering at home.

Official RCMP Details

According to Manitoba RCMP, the chain of events began at approximately 9:35 a.m. on May 7, 2026, when police received a report of a 5-ton truck stolen from a business on Paramount Road in Winnipeg. The truck was observed travelling south on the West Perimeter Highway. Officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop.

Near the intersection of the West Perimeter Highway and Roblin Boulevard, the stolen truck came to a stop and officers engaged with the driver. The truck then suddenly moved forward, allegedly striking an officer and damaging a parked police car. On-scene members provided first aid to the injured officer while awaiting Emergency Medical Services.

The truck fled again, with officers following as it approached Oak Bluff. Police attempted to deploy a spike belt, but the driver reportedly swerved to avoid it, driving through the ditch and onto a service road. At the intersection of Highway 2 and Macdonald Road, the stolen truck collided with a short bus. There were no students in the bus and no injuries were reported from that collision.

The suspect fled once more in the 5-ton truck, and officers briefly lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly afterward, RCMP received a report of a suspicious person walking in a field near Road 50 North-East and Macdonald Road, just southwest of Oak Bluff in the RM of Macdonald. At around 11:15 a.m., officers located this individual and determined she was the driver of the stolen truck. She was arrested without further incident. The stolen truck was later found parked behind a shop on a nearby property off Macdonald Road.

The accused has been identified as Tara Kaminski, a 42-year-old woman from Winnipeg. She has been charged and remanded into custody on multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer and impaired driving-related charges.

Charges Laid

The following charges have been laid against Tara Kaminski (42), of Winnipeg:

• Assault on police officer with a weapon causing bodily harm
• Operation while impaired by drugs causing bodily harm
• Refusal to comply with a demand
• Theft of motor vehicle over $5,000
• Mischief
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Flight from police
• Resist peace officer
• Operation of motor vehicle while prohibited

The injured officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is reported to be recovering at home. Stonewall RCMP, assisted by Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services, continue to investigate the incident.

For broader context about policing and public safety in the area, community members can review Stonewall, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data to better understand trends that may impact local road and community safety.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how quickly vehicle thefts and impaired or dangerous driving can escalate into serious threats to both officers and the public. A stolen commercial vehicle, such as a 5-ton truck, can cause significant damage due to its size and weight, particularly when driven recklessly or under the influence of drugs. Situations like this underline the importance of reporting suspicious driving, erratic vehicle behaviour, and suspected impaired drivers to police as soon as it is safe to do so.

Residents in Manitoba are encouraged to prioritize their own safety if they witness similar events: avoid approaching suspected stolen vehicles, do not attempt to intervene, and instead provide detailed information (location, direction of travel, vehicle description) to police. Businesses operating larger commercial vehicles should review their security measures, including key control, secured parking, and surveillance, to reduce theft risk. Continued community awareness and cooperation with law enforcement is central to our shared mission of building safer streets and protecting both the public and first responders across the province.

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.