RCMP Safety Alert: Two Arrested After Violent Disturbance in Mossey River

On the morning of April 26, 2026, officers from Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residence in the Rural Municipality of Mossey River, Manitoba. When police arrived around 11:30 a.m., they encountered extensive property damage and a volatile situation unfolding inside the home.

Police arrested an adult male at the scene. As officers attempted to remove him from the residence, an adult female allegedly assaulted officers and then attempted to seize an officer’s firearm outside the home. She was taken into custody after what police describe as active resistance to arrest. Both individuals have now been charged and released on conditions pending future court dates.

Official RCMP Incident Details

According to the RCMP, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a private residence in the RM of Mossey River at approximately 11:30 a.m. on April 26. When they arrived, officers observed a vehicle in the driveway with all windows smashed. From inside the residence, they heard a loud commotion, including the sound of breaking glass.

Upon entering the home, officers encountered an adult male and an adult female. The male was arrested and taken into custody without the use of lethal force. As officers attempted to leave the residence with the male, the situation escalated further.

Police report that the female pushed the door into two officers, then exited the residence and allegedly made an attempt to grab an officer’s gun. Officers quickly intervened and arrested her, noting that she resisted during the process of being taken into custody.

Charges Laid

A 36-year-old male has been charged with the following offences:

• Assault
• Mischief over $5,000

A 32-year-old female has been charged with:

• Resisting arrest (four counts)
• Disarming a police officer
• Assaulting a police officer (two counts)
• Breach of recognizance

Both accused appeared in court on April 27, 2026, and were released on conditions while they await their next court appearance. The RCMP has not released their names at this time.

Incidents involving attempts to take an officer’s firearm are treated as extremely serious due to the potential threat to police, bystanders, and the wider community. For broader context on safety patterns and crime trends in nearby Manitoba communities, residents can review resources such as the Winnipeg area crime statistics and safety data compiled by CrimeCanada.ca.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident in the RM of Mossey River highlights the risks first responders face when attending disturbance calls, especially when property damage, aggression, and attempts to access weapons are involved. While this alert does not indicate any ongoing threat to the public, it underscores how quickly situations inside private homes can escalate into life-threatening encounters.

Community members can help reduce risks by immediately calling 911 or local RCMP detachment numbers when a disturbance appears to be escalating, avoiding direct involvement if violence or weapons are suspected, and providing clear, calm information to dispatchers. Ongoing awareness of local crime trends and conditions, supported by data such as the Winnipeg Crime Statistics & Safety Report, helps residents understand patterns of property damage, assaults, and other high-risk behaviour across Manitoba. CrimeCanada.ca remains focused on providing timely, data-informed safety information so residents can stay alert, support frontline responders, and contribute to safer communities.

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.