Winnipeg, MB – A forensic breakthrough has led Winnipeg Police to arrest a man allegedly tied to a string of property crimes spanning multiple Manitoba jurisdictions.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, members of the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit arrested 31-year-old Richard Scott Rayland on November 5, 2025, at a residence in the 100 block of Garry Street.
Investigators say the case began after a 2014 Honda Accord Touring was stolen between April 2 and April 3 from Hull Avenue. The vehicle was later found abandoned on May 23 in the 1-99 block of Kingfisher Crescent. Forensic officers recovered fingerprints linking the vehicle to Rayland, prompting a broader investigation.
Police discovered that between January 8 and October 22, 2025, a total of 10 outstanding warrants had been issued for Rayland’s arrest by both the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP. Charges include multiple counts of possession of property obtained by crime, theft, trafficking, break and enter, and failure to comply with release orders.
Authorities say Rayland was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and remains in custody.
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