Swan River RCMP

10/13/2026

On Oct. 11, at approximately 2:25 a.m., RCMP received a tip from the public about a possible impaired motorist driving erratically in Swan River.

RCMP began patrolling the area and located the vehicle parked in a lot at a business on the 400-block of Westwood Road. Officers found the suspect sleeping in the driver’s seat.

RCMP formally conducted a traffic stop, knocking on the window to wake the male. Once awake, the suspect was arrested. The suspect subsequently provided breath samples that revealed blood-alcohol levels above the legal limit.

An 18-year-old male Swan River male faces charges of:
• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired; and
• Operation of motor vehicle above .08 per cent.

The male was released on an appearance notice for court in December. His name cannot be publicly released until the charges are sworn.

10/09/2026

On Oct. 8, at approximately 5:10 p.m., RCMP executed search warrants at two Swan River residences as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

The investigation was led by the Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS), with support from Swan River RCMP detachment officers and the RCMP West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST). Officers arrested three males at the homes, located on the 300-block of 5th Avenue South.

A fourth suspect that was seen leaving the residence minutes earlier was arrested a short distance away.

RCMP subsequently located and seized prescription medications, drug paraphernalia and $545 in cash as a result of the search warrants.

Marino Thrones, 53, of Swan River is charged with:
• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000; and
• Mischief under $5,000.

Thrones was released on a released order.

Three Swan River – ages 53, 52 and 20 – each face charges of:
• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking; and
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The three males were all released on undertakings. Their names can’t be publicly confirmed until charges are sworn.

10/09/2026

The following is a summary of police activities in the Swan River Detachment Area. The reporting dates are between September 1st and September 30st, 2026. During this period, police responded to 410 calls for service.
Traffic Violations
• 7 - Traffic Accidents
• 43 - Provincial Stats, including roadside suspensions
• 6 - Impaired Operation
Provincial Statues
• 42 - Mental Health Act, Child Welfare Act, coroner’s Act, 911 Act, etc.
Crimes against Persons
• 28 - Assault
• 2 - Sexual Assault
• 4 - Utter Threats
• 0 - Harassing Communications
• 0 – Distribute Intimate Image without Consent
Crimes against property
• 28 -Theft Under $5,000
• 4 - Theft Over $5,000
• 49 - Mischief
• 8 - Break and Enter
• 6 - Fraud
Other Police Activities
• 57 - False Alarms, Suspicious Person, Assistance Given etc. / Well being Checks
Other Criminal Investigations
• 23 - Fail to Comply with Undertaking / Fail to Comply with Order
• 8 – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
• 2 - Possession of Weapon
Special Unit GIS
• 8 Warrants Executed

10/08/2026

Alex Ames is known to frequent Swan River and area.

Call Swan River RCMP or report to Crime Stoppers to provide information on his whereabouts.

Alex AMES is WANTED by Steinbach RCMP.

AMES, 25, is wanted on three separate arrest warrants for:
• Break and enter;
• Allegation of non-compliance of a conditional sentence order and;
• Fail to comply with a probation order.

He is known to frequent the Steinbach, Anola and Swan River areas.

AMES is 5’10”, 245 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on AMES’ whereabouts is asked to call Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

10/07/2026

Ten people face drug trafficking offences after the Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS) executed search warrants at four residences last week.

The warrants were executed at two homes on Parkview Drive on Oct. 1, followed by a residence on 7th Avenue South and a home on Main Street on Oct. 2.

In total, RCMP found and seized approximately 50 grams of co***ne, 252 prescription pills, and $7,450 in cash from the four residences, plus packaging materials and drug-related paraphernalia.

Local GIS officers were supported at the scenes by officers from Swan River RCMP, the Manitoba West District GIS, Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) and RCMP Police Dog Services.

Tyson Burwash, 46, of Swan River is charged with:
• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking x3;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and
• Obtaining sexual services for consideration.

Travis Neely, 46, of Swan River is charged with four counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Phillip Spence, 43, of Swan River is charged with:
• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking x4; and
• Failure to comply with an undertaking condition x2.

Collin Kosolowsky, 43, of Swan River is charged with:
• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking x2; and
• Failure to comply with an undertaking condition.

Michael Makasoff, 38, of Swan River is charged with:
• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking; and
• Resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

All were remanded into custody.

Additionally, two Swan River females – ages 41 and 44 – face two charges each of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

A 41-year-old male from the RM of Minitonas-Bowsman and a 35-year-old Swan River female each face a charge of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

A 35-year-old female from the Pine Creek First Nation face charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

These four individuals were all released on undertakings.

10/05/2026

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8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Monday - Friday

For new complaints or emergencies call 204-734-3454 or 911

09/28/2026

On Sept. 24, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS) executed a search warrant on the 1200-block of 1st Street North as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

GIS officers, assisted by Swan River RCMP, seized co***ne, drug paraphernalia, packaging materials and cash once inside the home.

Three Swan River females – ages 46, 40 and 26 – were arrested inside the home. They face charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

All three were released on undertakings. Their names cannot be published until charges are sworn.

09/22/2026

On Sept. 18, at approximately 10:25 a.m., RCMP received a report of a sexual assault against a female that had occurred the previous day at a residence in Swan River.

Officers, joined by members of the Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS), began investigating and identified two suspects, a 24-year-old male from Swan River and a 30-year-old male from Pine Creek First Nation.

The investigation also linked the same suspects to two other incidents that had occurred over the past week:

• On Sept. 15, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a 38-year-old male was chased by three males through a field near 4th Avenue North. The suspects caught up with and physically assaulted the victim near the skate park. RCMP were alerted to the incident and transported the victim to the Swan Valley Health Centre for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
• On Sept. 17, at approximately 6:20 p.m., a break and enter was reported at a residence on Parkview Drive. Multiple males wearing masks were seen exiting a home with a variety of items, placing them in an SUV, and driving away.

The 30-year-old suspect wanted in all three incidents was located walking on 1st Street South in Swan River on Sept. 18 and arrested without incident.

The 24-year-old suspect was located at a residence on 2nd Avenue South later that afternoon. At approximately 5 p.m., the suspect attempted to flee and ignored police instructions to show his hands, resulting in him being struck by an officer with a 40-mm extended range impact weapon. The suspect went back into the home, then surrendered peacefully to officers shortly thereafter.

Marcus George, 24, of Swan River is charged with:
• Sexual assault;
• Forcible confinement;
• Uttering threats;
• Break and enter;
• Aggravated assault; and
• Resisting arrest.

Jericho Flatfoot, 30, of Pine Creek First Nation is charged with:
• Sexual assault;
• Forcible confinement;
• Aggravated assault; and
• Break and enter.

A third suspect was arrested and charged in the skatepark assault. Mackenzie Macdonald, 26, of Swan River is charged with aggravated assault.

All were remanded into custody.

09/16/2026

On Sept. 13, RCMP received a report of multiple shoplifting incidents that had occurred involving the same suspect at a business in Swan River.

The incidents occurred at a store on the 1200-block of Main Street in Swan River. The first incident occurred on Sept. 9, at approximately 3:10 p.m., when a female entered the store, placed five bags of candy into her bag and began to walk out. As the suspect walked, a store employee asked her to drop the items and leave the store. The suspect placed one bag down at a till and left with the other items.

The second incident occurred on Sept. 13, at approximately 12:50 p.m., when the same suspect walked into the store with a male in a wheelchair. The suspect pushed the male through the store, grabbed items as she went and placed them in her bag. While the male paid for his items, the female left the store without paying.

On Sept. 15, the suspect was located and arrested without incident.

A 48-year-old female from Mafeking faces two charges of theft under $5,000.

She was released on an undertaking.

09/15/2026

On Sept. 11, at approximately 8:45 p.m., an officer from Swan River RCMP’s General Investigation Section (GIS) on patrol in the community attempted to pull over a truck that was being driven erratically.

The officer activated his emergency lights near the intersection of Main Street and Kelsey Trail. The driver ignored the lights and continued to drive erratically, drifting off the road or into oncoming traffic before self-correcting – all while going at speeds that fluctuated between 10 km/h and 50 km/h. After a period of time, the truck pulled over, the suspect was arrested and the truck was towed.

While searching the vehicle, officers located and seized 15 grams of crack co***ne and $1,280 in cash. A search warrant was subsequently executed at a residence in Swan River, where various prescription pills, $4,300 in cash and drug paraphernalia was found and seized.

Martin McKenzie, 46, of the RM of Mountain is charged with:
• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Flight from peace officer; and
• Failure to comply with release order condition.

He was remanded into custody.