RCMP say their officers faced a barrage of abuse Saturday when they arrived at a party attended by hundreds of youths on East St. Paul, a community just outside of Winnipeg. Mounties began receiving calls around 10 p.m. for a large party, attended mostly by young people, at a home on Saddleridge Lane, a news release said Monday. When officers arrived, about 70 intoxicated youths swept them up, the release said. Bystanders also jumped on two RCMP vehicles, kicking out a windshield on one and damaging the roof and hood of another. Videos of some bystanders jumping on top of a police vehicle were shared on social media. It soon became clear there were many more youths at the party than those who initially mobbed police, RCMP said. Mounties estimate there were several hundred people at the party. WATCHES | Officers swarmed, attacked by drunk youths at party on East St. Paul:
Officers swarmed, attacked by drunk youths at party on East St. Paul
RCMP say their officers faced a barrage of abuse Saturday when they arrived at a party attended by hundreds of youths on East St. Paul, a community just outside of Winnipeg, Man. When police arrived, some bystanders also jumped on two RCMP vehicles, kicking a windshield in one and damaging the roof and hood of another. Some officers who responded to the incident, who are people of color, were called racial slurs, RCMP said. Others spat and police said some in the crowd threw fireworks at their vehicles. Police said many of the partygoers were highly intoxicated and “excessive drug use” was also evident. Officers from Selkirk, Oakbank and other RCMP units as well as the Winnipeg Police Service responded as backup. No officers were injured, the statement said. Mounties also intervened in an attempted sexual assault when an intoxicated young woman was seen dragged into a nearby bush, where two male youths attempted to sexually assault her, the release said. The young woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, while the two young men took off when officers intervened, RCMP said. Police said they are concerned there could be more victims of crime that night. Mounties said the owner of the house used for the party was not in Manitoba and was cooperating with police. “What happened on Saturday and what our officers faced is unacceptable. The level of violence and racist language directed at the responding officers is beyond disturbing,” said Supt. John Duff said in the release. “Please be assured that we are reviewing video and audio taken from our police vehicles, as well as videos posted on social media. We will hold people accountable for their actions.”
‘He was everywhere’: neighbor
A person who lives in the area said he returned home shortly after 11pm that night and the first warning sign came when he and his daughter saw 40 youths getting off a bus at the last stop on Henderson Highway. “We thought, ‘OK, there’s a big party somewhere,’” said Jason, whose last name CBC News agreed to withhold, on Monday. The homeowner was out of the province at the time of the party, RCMP say. (Travis Golby/CBC) When they turned the corner into their neighborhood, Jason said there were 20 police vehicles on the block and hundreds of people going to the party. “They were everywhere. They were in the bushes,” he said, adding that his home surveillance caught footage of officers chasing people in his yard. “They weren’t actually playing loud music – it was just a mob of kids.” Jason said he learned that the house where the party took place had been sold and the new owners were to move out soon. The next morning, she said she spoke with the outgoing homeowner’s son, who apologized and said he was the one who called police in the first place. “He started getting messages on social media that there was a party at his old house,” Jason said, adding that he was told the drywall and hardwood floors inside the house were damaged. “I don’t think any of these guys are inherently bad,” he said. “Peer pressure is a crazy thing.” Anyone with information about the incident or who was the victim of a crime that night is asked to call the Red River North RCMP Detachment at 204-482-1222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com. Support is available for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. You can access crisis lines and local support services through this Government of Canada website or the Ending Violence Association of Canada database. If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety or the safety of others around you, call 911.
title: “Officers Swarmed Attacked By Drunken Youths As Hundreds Reveled On East St. Paul Manitoba Rcmp " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-05” author: “Stephanie Daniel”
RCMP say their officers faced a barrage of abuse Saturday when they arrived at a party attended by hundreds of youths on East St. Paul, a community just outside of Winnipeg. Mounties began receiving calls around 10 p.m. for a large party, attended mostly by young people, at a home on Saddleridge Lane, a news release said Monday. When officers arrived, about 70 intoxicated youths swept them up, the release said. Bystanders also jumped on two RCMP vehicles, kicking out a windshield on one and damaging the roof and hood of another. Videos of some bystanders jumping on top of a police vehicle were shared on social media. It soon became clear there were many more youths at the party than those who initially mobbed police, RCMP said. Mounties estimate there were several hundred people at the party. WATCHES | Social media footage of drunken youths partying on East St. Paul:
Officers swarmed, attacked by drunk youths at party on East St. Paul
RCMP say their officers faced a barrage of abuse Saturday when they arrived at a party attended by hundreds of youths on East St. Paul, a community just outside of Winnipeg, Man. When police arrived, some bystanders also jumped on two RCMP vehicles, kicking a windshield in one and damaging the roof and hood of another. Some officers who responded to the incident, who are people of color, were called racial slurs, RCMP said. Others spat and police said some in the crowd threw fireworks at their vehicles. Police said many of the partygoers were highly intoxicated and “excessive drug use” was also evident. Officers from Selkirk, Oakbank and other RCMP units as well as the Winnipeg Police Service responded as backup. No officers were injured, the statement said. Mounties also intervened in an attempted sexual assault when an intoxicated young woman was seen dragged into a nearby bush, where two male youths attempted to sexually assault her, the release said. The young woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, while the two young men took off when officers intervened, RCMP said. Police said they are concerned there could be more victims of crime that night. Mounties said the owner of the house used for the party was not in Manitoba and was cooperating with police. “What happened on Saturday and what our officers faced is unacceptable. The level of violence and racist language directed at the responding officers is beyond disturbing,” said Supt. John Duff said in the release. “Please be assured that we are reviewing video and audio taken from our police vehicles, as well as videos posted on social media. We will hold people accountable for their actions.”
‘He was everywhere’: neighbor
A person who lives in the area said he returned home shortly after 11pm that night and the first warning sign came when he and his daughter saw 40 youths getting off a bus at the last stop on Henderson Highway. “We thought, ‘OK, there’s a big party somewhere,’” said Jason, whose last name CBC News agreed to withhold, on Monday. The homeowner was out of the province at the time of the party, RCMP say. (Travis Golby/CBC) When they turned the corner into their neighborhood, Jason said there were 20 police vehicles on the block and hundreds of people going to the party. “They were everywhere. They were in the bushes,” he said, adding that his home surveillance caught footage of officers chasing people in his yard. “They weren’t actually playing loud music – it was just a mob of kids.” Jason said he learned that the house where the party took place had been sold and the new owners were to move out soon. The next morning, she said she spoke with the outgoing homeowner’s son, who apologized and said he was the one who called police in the first place. “He started getting messages on social media that there was a party at his old house,” Jason said, adding that he was told the drywall and hardwood floors inside the house were damaged. “I don’t think any of these guys are inherently bad,” he said. “Peer pressure is a crazy thing.” Anyone with information about the incident or who was the victim of a crime that night is asked to call the Red River North RCMP Detachment at 204-482-1222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com. WATCHES | Officers gathered, attacked as hundreds feasted on East St. Paul:
Officers swarm, attacked by drunken youths as hundreds revel on East St. Paul
RCMP say their officers faced a barrage of abuse Saturday when they arrived at a party attended by hundreds of youths on East St. Paul, a community just outside of Winnipeg. Support is available for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. You can access crisis lines and local support services through this Government of Canada website or the Ending Violence Association of Canada database. If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety or the safety of others around you, call 911.
