Winnipeg, Canada – A 17-year-old teen in Winnipeg has been arrested and charged five counts of Killing or Injuring Animals. The teen, who has not been named publicly, is accused of intentionally running over multiple Canada Geese, killing and/or maiming six of the protected birds.
In a news release, the Winnipeg Police outlined the results of their investigation into the youth, who was driving a white 2024 Subaru Solterra during the deadly incidents:
Officers documented the following incidents:
• April 25 at 9:53 p.m.: A sleeping goose was driven over and injured in a parking lot in the 1-99 block of Henlow Bay
• April 25 at 9:57 p.m.: Two sleeping geese were driven over and killed in a separate parking lot in the 1-99 block of Henlow Bay
• April 25 at 10:17 p.m.: Two geese were chased from their nest in a parking lot in the 550 block of Sterling Lyon Parkway, then driven over and killed
Officers identified the 2024 Solterra and linked the male youth as its driver during the above-mentioned incidents.
The teen was released on an Appearance Notice for court at a later date.
The investigation is continuing.
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