Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg police arrested a repeat offender Saturday evening after a series of vandalism incidents targeting Winnipeg Transit buses across the city earlier in the day.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the incidents occurred between 1:36 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, when a suspect allegedly boarded four separate transit buses and smashed a window on each vehicle, causing an estimated $3,000 in damage. The vandalism was captured on video surveillance and reported by transit staff.
Police said North District General Patrol officers located the suspect at 8:39 p.m. walking in the 800 block of Main Street, where he was arrested without incident.
Investigators identified the suspect as Jesse Albert Anton Jack, 30, who was allegedly court-ordered not to be on Winnipeg Transit property at the time of the incidents. He has been charged with four counts of Mischief Under $5,000 and Failing to Comply with a Probation Order. Police said he was detained in custody following the arrest.
Authorities emphasized that the alleged acts disrupted transit operations and posed safety concerns for passengers and staff. Winnipeg Police noted that riders, operators, and transit employees have a right to feel safe while using public transportation.
The arrest falls under the Winnipeg Violent Crime Intervention Strategy, which police say focuses on prevention, accountability, and maintaining a transit system that is welcoming and reliable for all residents.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not indicated whether additional charges could be laid.
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