Thompson RCMP responded to several multiple serious incidents this past week.
First, On June 4th at around 9:40, RCMP received a report of a 14-year-old that had been chased by two teenage boys wielding machetes near Juniper Dive. Officers immediately responded and helped the victim reach a safe location.
After multiple patrols of the area, a 15-year-old male was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He has been remanded into custody.
Police are searching for a second suspect in relation to the attack. 17-year-old Keathen Caillou Bradburn is described as 5’8 tall, 150 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
On June 5, at approximately 11:10 pm, Thompson RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing on a path near Nelson Road.
Once on the scene, officers located a 23-year-old male from Oxford House being treated by EMS for a stab wound.
The initial investigation has determined that the victim and another male were walking on a path near Nelson Road when they were attacked by two other males. The victim was stabbed during the attack and both suspects fled the scene.
The victim was transported to hospital in Winnipeg with serious injuries and is currently in stable condition.
On June 6, a 16-year-old male from Thompson was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He has been remanded into custody.
Police continue to search for the second suspect in relation to this stabbing. Trinity Flett is described as a 19-year-old male, 6' tall, 172 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and Failure to comply with a probation order. He is believed to be in the Thompson area.
And Finally, On June 6, 2019, at approximately 12:15 am, Thompson RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Sandford Bay.
Upon arrival, officers did not locate a victim and a search of the area was initiated. A little while later, officers on patrol located a 31-year-old male from Thompson on Princeton Drive who had been stabbed.
He was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Trinity Flett is also suspected to be responsible for this attack as well. If found, he should not be approached.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
RCMP continue to investigate all incidents.
