Carman RCMP arrest male, find methamphetamine in backpack

October 30, 2026 - Carman, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On Oct. 28, at approximately 9:50 a.m., RCMP on patrol in Carman observed a male wearing a mask or balaclava riding a bicycle in an alley near Highway 3.

RCMP attempted to perform a traffic stop on the individual, who ignored the officer and continued to ride for two blocks. He then got off the bike and went down an embankment on foot into the Boyne River basin. 

The officer pursued the male on foot and arrested him in the river. The suspect was identified as having a warrant of arrest for prior charges, including four counts of failing to comply with undertaking conditions. 

RCMP took the male back to the detachment and searched the backpack he was wearing, finding more than 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia.

Steven Woodend, 46, of the RM of Dufferin is charged with:

• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Drug possession;
• Disguised with intent to commit offence; and
• Resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

He was remanded into custody.