News release
Thompson RCMP arrest youth after serious threats made
August 24, 2026
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Thompson, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On August 22, 2026, at 12:08 p.m., Thompson RCMP were notified of a male youth who was armed and had departed a residence on Deerwood Drive after making threats about a person he knew.
Officers immediately began patrols for the suspect with the assistance of a drone in and around the surrounding areas, but he was not located.
Following an initial investigation, police determined there was no threat to the general public.
The search for the suspect continued throughout the night. At 7 a.m., he was located at a residence and arrested without incident.
A firearm was not located.
A 16-year-old male from Thompson was remanded and charged with the following:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purposes;
- Uttering threats against a person x2; and
- Possession of a restricted firearm.
Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.