Manitoba RCMP say armed, dangerous suspect arrested and in custody

By The Canadian Press

Wes Wadien has been arrested, in the RM of Rockwood and is in custody.

RCMP said there was no issues that occurred while he was apprehended.

Previously Manitoba RCMP had warning people about a man they considered to be armed, dangerous, and an immediate threat to the public.

RCMP in a release Wednesday say Wesley Manfred Wadien, who is 38, is wanted on allegations of uttering threats and pointing a firearm, as well as arrest warrants for other offences.

RCMP suspect

Police issues photo of suspect Wes Wadien.

Police say the warning applies to the Selkirk, Interlake and Winnipeg areas.

They say if people see Wadien he should not be approached and they should call 911.

Police say he was last seen driving erratically in a white Dodge Ram on Highway 17 in the Interlake shortly before 4 p.m.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2021

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