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Winnipeg Police Arrest Trio Over School Threats, Community Impact

2/26/2026

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Winnipeg police arrested two teens and a 30-year-old woman in connection with threats to schools between February 3 and 19, 2026.
Staff Sgt. Shaun Venn of the Winnipeg Police Service said none of the 11 threats were credible.
The two teens and the 30-year-old woman face charges of uttering threats.
Investigations continue for five other incidents.
The impact on the community was significant because emergency resources were diverted.

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Story summary

Winnipeg police arrested two teens and a 30-year-old woman in connection with threats to schools between February 3 and 19, 2026.
Staff Sgt. Shaun Venn of the Winnipeg Police Service said none of the 11 threats were credible.
The two teens and the 30-year-old woman face charges of uttering threats.
Investigations continue for five other incidents.
The impact on the community was significant because emergency resources were diverted.