A man is facing several charges after a dangerous highspeed chase that included speeds in excess of 180 km/h and driving into oncoming traffic. 

On Sunday, June 3, 2019, Winnipeg Police Traffic Division units were focusing enforcement efforts on Cruise Night along west Portage Ave.

Police say the saw a motorcycle doing a lengthy ‘catwalk’ (driving with the front wheel lifted off the ground) on Portage Ave. east of Cavalier Dr. 

Police say that the motorcyclists and another vehicle filled with three people were driving erratically. When officers activated their emergency equipment the motorcycle fled. 

The driver of the second vehicle stopped and he was issued POA’s (Provincial Offence Act – tickets) based on his manner of driving. 

The WPS's helicopter was able to follow the motorcycle until police units were able to stop him. Over the course of the 40-minute chase, the driver accelerated to speeds reaching 180 km/h on the Perimeter and 140 km/h in the City. The driver also drove through numerous red lights, and at one point drove into oncoming traffic in a construction zone.

The driver eventually stopped and was arrested by East District General Patrol officers. The motorcycle had no licence plate, was not insured, and the driver did not possess a motorcycle licence. 

A 22-year-old male was charged with the following offences:

- Dangerous Operation of Conveyance (CCC)

- Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer (CCC)

- Drive With Improper Licence (HTA)

- Drive Without Liability Insurance (HTA)

He was released on a Promise to Appear and a Province Offence Notice Appearance Notice.