News release

MIVOAU arrests 24 violent and prolific offenders

March 20, 2026 - Island Lake, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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The Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit (MIVOAU) arrested 24 violent and prolific offenders last week in four northern communities.

The unit, consisting of RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) officers, targets the most violent, dangerous and prolific offenders – including suspects in serious and violent crimes and individuals who are wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.

From March 9-14, MIVOAU officers deployed to Garden Hill, Wasagamack, Red Sucker Lake and St. Theresa Point First Nations to locate and apprehend violent offenders – all of whom were wanted on outstanding warrants. MIVOAU’s efforts were supported by Island Lake RCMP officers, Manitoba Sheriffs, Corps of Commissionaires and local First Nation Safety Officers, who provided information and insight.

Ten new charges for breaches and firearm offences were laid as a result of MIVOAU’s work. 

“Working closely with our partners, MIVOAU officers used their advanced investigative skills to locate and apprehend 24 violent offenders,” said Manitoba RCMP Insp. George Whelan. “The work of MIVOAU is often dangerous, but it is necessary to remove violent offenders out of communities and improve public safety. We would like to thank the four First Nation communities for their incredible support to our officers .”

The ages of the various suspects apprehended ranged from 17 to 44 years of age.

A number of notable apprehensions were made during the operation, including:

• On March 10, MIVOAU officers arrested a 32-year-old male in Garden Hill First Nation on five outstanding warrants of arrest. Kyle John Longfoot was previously charged with a number of violent offences that remain before the courts, including aggravated assault, forcible confinement, multiple firearms offences and participation in a criminal organization. 
• On March 12, MIVOAU officers arrested a 35-year-old male in St. Theresa Point First Nation who had three outstanding warrants of arrest and was being sought with multiple robberies that had occurred last week in the community. Officers located and arrested the suspect, who was found to be in possession of a loaded sawed-off shotgun. Allan Michael Wood has been charged with numerous offences, including breaching his probation order and possessing a prohibited weapon. Wood was previously charged with a number of violent offences that remain before the courts, including assault, robbery and weapons offences and multiple firearm prohibitions.

The Manitoba’s Most Wanted website showcases violent and dangerous offenders that MIVOAU is actively searching for. It can be viewed at www.MBMostWanted.ca.