News release
Update 4 – Portage la Prairie investigating after two adults located deceased
January 13, 2025
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Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services, along with Portage la Prairie RCMP have worked continuously over the last few weeks to identify and locate the outstanding suspect(s). Through their investigation, a male suspect was identified.
On January 9, 2025, the suspect was located by Manitoba First Nations Police Service in Sandy Bay following a short pursuit, and was taken into custody.
Preston Whitford, 30, of Portage la Prairie has been charged 2nd Degree Murder x2 and was remanded into custody.
Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 431-489-8106, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
The investigation continues.