Community Safety Alert: Seven Violent Offender Arrests in Gypsumville

Earlier this week, the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit (MIVOAU) carried out a focused operation in Gypsumville, Manitoba, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals wanted on a range of serious and repeat-offence charges. This coordinated action is part of an ongoing effort to locate, arrest, and remove violent and high-risk offenders from Manitoba communities.

On May 5, 2026, members of the RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) working under MIVOAU executed four entry warrants in Gypsumville, with support from RCMP Police Dog Services and the RCMP Emergency Response Team. Several of the wanted individuals attempted to hide or barricade themselves, but all seven were ultimately located and taken into custody without reported injuries.

Official Incident Details

The Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit consists of officers from both the RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service. Their deployment to Gypsumville on May 5 included planned warrant enforcement and targeted efforts to locate known violent or repeat offenders.

Two of the arrests occurred at one residence after a MIVOAU officer observed a suspect crossing a field and entering a home while speaking with a community member. When officers approached the residence, the suspects barricaded themselves inside. A warrant of entry was obtained and approved, allowing police to lawfully enter and conduct a search of the dwelling.

Arrests and Alleged Offences

The following individuals were arrested in connection with outstanding warrants and related matters. All charges listed are those that were associated with warrants at the time of arrest and have not been proven in court.

• Harley James Sinclair, 34
  • Wanted on multiple warrants linked to alleged offences including:
  • Forcible confinement
  • Two counts of assault with a weapon
  • Two counts of assault
  • Two counts of uttering threats
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Multiple counts of failure to comply
  • Failure to appear in court
  • Sinclair was located by officers concealed inside a clothes dryer within the residence.
• Clint Charles Marsden-Traverse, 27
  • Wanted on warrants related to:
  • Assault
  • Two counts of mischief
  • Two counts of uttering threats
  • Three counts of failure to comply
  • Failure to appear in court
• Douglas George Traverse, 45
  • Wanted for the alleged theft of an ATV
  • Failure to comply
  • Traverse was found hiding in a walled space located behind a bathroom shower.
• Lee Thomas Woodhouse, 41
  • Wanted on warrants for:
  • Assault
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000
  • Failing to stop a motor vehicle when pursued by police
  • Failing to attend court
  • Three counts of failure to comply
• Alvina Ardele Beardy, 46
  • Wanted on warrants for:
  • Criminal harassment
  • Failure to comply

These five individuals were remanded into custody following their arrests.

• Waylon Noel Houle, 33
  • Arrested on warrants connected to alleged offences of:
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Uttering threats
  • Houle was released from custody with conditions.
• Unidentified 50-year-old woman
  • Arrested on warrants for:
  • Failing to attend court
  • Failing to attend for identification
  • She was released on an appearance notice.

This operation in Gypsumville reflects the broader work happening across rural and northern Manitoba communities to manage violent and repeat offenders. For context on crime patterns in other Manitoba regions, residents can review data such as the Gillam, Manitoba crime statistics and safety trends compiled by CrimeCanada.ca.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, targeted enforcement actions like this MIVOAU operation are a key tool in reducing the risk posed by individuals with histories of violence, weapons offences, and chronic non-compliance with court orders. Removing high-risk offenders from the community helps lower the likelihood of further harm, particularly in smaller or remote Manitoba communities where resources can be limited.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about warrants, safety advisories, and local crime patterns, and to report suspicious or dangerous behaviour to police as soon as it is safe to do so. While this alert focuses on Gypsumville, the issues of repeat offending and non-compliance affect communities across the province, from major centres to smaller municipalities like those profiled in our Gilbert Plains crime and safety statistics. Ongoing community vigilance, prompt reporting, and support for victims all contribute to a safer Manitoba for everyone.

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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.